Paysafecard casino apps UK

How paysafecard works with casino apps

Paysafecard is prepaid online credit, part of the Paysafe group alongside Skrill and Neteller. You buy it at a shop counter or online, receive a 16-digit PIN, and type that PIN into a payment screen to spend it. Its UK site lists retailers such as ASDA, PayPoint outlets, WHSmith and One Stop, and says there are over 650,000 sales outlets worldwide.

There are two ways to use it in a casino app. The first is the PIN on its own: type the code in the cashier and the value moves across. The second is a free my paysafecard account, where you store your PINs and log in to pay. The account is the version casinos prefer, because it identifies you and allows money to come back. If you’re weighing up prepaid options generally, our prepaid card casino apps page covers the others.

Paying in cash doesn’t make gambling anonymous. A UK-licensed casino must verify your name, age and address before you deposit, whatever method you use.

Which UK casino apps take paysafecard

The Coral and Ladbrokes rule is worth spelling out: their help centres say paysafecard works through the account, not by typing a loose voucher PIN at the cashier. So if you only have a PIN from the shop, register it in a my paysafecard account first, then pay from the account. See Coral deposit methods and Ladbrokes deposit methods for their full cashier lists.

Buying paysafecard credit and setting up the account

1. Buy credit at a shop showing the paysafecard sign, or online, and keep the receipt with the 16-digit PIN somewhere private.
2. Download the my paysafecard app from the App Store or Google Play, or sign up on its website.
3. Register with the same name, date of birth and email you use for the casino.
4. Add your PIN to the account so the balance shows in one place.
5. Complete any identity checks paysafecard asks for, especially if you want to receive payouts.

How to deposit with paysafecard in a casino app

1. Open the casino app, log in and tap Deposit.
2. Choose paysafecard. At Coral or Ladbrokes, pick the account option.
3. Enter the amount, keeping within any deposit limit you set.
4. Log in to my paysafecard in the window that opens, or enter your PIN if the casino accepts PINs directly.
5. Confirm the payment and wait for the cashier to show your new balance.

Paysafecard deposits usually land straight away. If the cashier says the payment failed but your paysafecard balance has dropped, don’t try again; check the transaction list in the paysafecard app and send the reference to the casino’s support team. Our first deposit walkthrough covers the earlier steps if you’re new.

Withdrawing winnings when you paid by paysafecard

This is where paysafecard differs from cards and e-wallets. A paper voucher can’t receive money, so the casino needs somewhere else to send it. Both Entain brands, Coral and Ladbrokes, pay back to a my paysafecard account, but only if you have deposited by paysafecard before. Elsewhere, the cashier may offer a bank transfer instead, after you add and verify bank details.

• my paysafecard payouts have limits set by paysafecard: its UK fees page lists £250 a month for a standard account and £24,000 a year for an unlimited account.
• A bank transfer route usually needs proof that the account is yours, such as a statement screenshot.
• UK casinos can’t let you reverse a withdrawal to keep playing, a ban in force since 31 October 2021.

At Coral and Ladbrokes, withdrawals are reviewed first and then take from instantly to five banking days depending on the method; they don’t publish a paysafecard-specific time, and they charge no withdrawal fees. Read how to withdraw from casino apps for the review process and closed-loop payments for why the method matters.

Paysafecard fees to know about

Paysafecard is free to buy at face value in most cases, but it charges for leaving money idle and for some refunds. Its UK fees and limits page, at the time of writing, lists:

Worked example: a £10 PIN with £2 left after a casino deposit is worth very little if it sits in a drawer, because a single monthly fee can wipe it out. Spend small balances or combine them in the account. Casino fees apply separately; Casumo, for instance, charges £3 on withdrawals under £10.

Paysafecard and casino app welcome offers

Prepaid methods are among the most commonly excluded from UK welcome offers. Coral’s offer (18+, new players, bet £10 on slots for 100 free spins at 10p each, 7 days to use) and Ladbrokes’ offer (18+, new customers, spend £10 on slots for up to 500 free spins at 10p each, over 10 days) both exclude Paysafe and prepaid card deposits. A paysafecard deposit won’t trigger either.

Casumo’s 50% match up to £100 (18+, opt-in, £20 minimum deposit, 10x wagering on the bonus within 7 days, £5 max bet) says payment restrictions apply, and its full terms decide whether paysafecard counts. PlayOJO’s 80 free spins (18+, new UK customers excluding Northern Ireland, £10 minimum first deposit, 10p each on Big Bass Bonanza, no wagering) don’t name excluded methods in the headline terms, but check before you pay. Our payment method exclusions page explains why operators do this.

Using paysafecard to stick to a budget

Buying a fixed amount of credit in cash can make a budget feel concrete: when the PIN is spent, it’s spent. That only works if you don’t go back to the shop for another one. Back it up with a deposit limit in the casino app and, if you find yourself buying more vouchers than planned, take a break using the app’s time-out tool.

Money deposited is the price of entertainment, not an investment, and the house edge means the casino keeps more than it pays out over time. Our gambling budget guide shows phone tools that help, and casino app limits covers the limits inside each app. The National Gambling Helpline is free on 0808 8020 133.

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Where to use paysafecard in a UK casino app

Casumo lists paysafecard for deposits and 10bet is reported to accept it, and neither names it in headline offer exclusions; PlayOJO’s cashier is worth checking. The two Entain brands take it through the account but exclude it from welcome spins. All are UKGC-licensed and 18+, and offer terms apply.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Set a deposit limit before you play: how to set limits. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.