OfferBet credits for new customers
LicenceUKGC, MGA
VisaPayPalApple PayBank
At a glance
| Type | E-wallet |
|---|---|
| Deposit speed | Instant |
| Withdrawal speed recorded | Within 24 hours on every operator that offers it |
| Fees | None from operators; PayPal may charge to move money onward or convert currency |
| Minimums | 5 to 10 units of currency |
| Bonus eligibility | Eligible on the operators we tested |
| Verification | The PayPal account must be in the same name as the betting account |
| Availability | Licensed markets only: the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, the Nordics, a few more |
How it works at a bookmaker
PayPal only works with licensed gambling operators in countries where it has decided to allow the category, so its presence on a payment page is itself a small sign of legitimacy. Deposits pull from your PayPal balance or the card and bank behind it; withdrawals arrive as a PayPal balance you can spend or move to your bank.
Deposits and withdrawals
Deposits are instant with a minimum of five or ten. Withdrawals were the quickest fiat payout in our tests on every operator that offers the method: requested in the evening, in the PayPal account the next morning, sometimes within the hour. Moving the money on to a bank account is free in most countries and takes a day.
Fees and bonuses
No operator we tested charges for PayPal in either direction. Unlike Skrill and Neteller, PayPal is not excluded from welcome offers on the licensed European books. Currency conversion inside PayPal carries a spread, so keep the betting account and the wallet in the same currency.
Verification
The wallet email and name must match the betting account; a mismatch blocks the withdrawal until documents are provided.
Where it is not available
Nowhere the operator lacks a local licence, and in no Curaçao-licensed site. Bettors in Africa, Asia and Latin America will not see it.
Tested bookmakers that accept PayPal
Six of the twenty-two on their main sites, all with national licences; Marathonbet takes PayPal only on its Italian site.
OfferFree bets for new customers
LicenceUKGC, Gibraltar
VisaPayPalApple PayBank
OfferFree bets, sportsbook and exchange
LicenceUKGC, MGA
VisaPayPalSkrillNeteller
OfferWelcome offer, live streaming
LicenceMGA, UKGC
VisaPayPalTrustlyBank
OfferFree bets for new customers
LicenceMGA, UKGC
VisaPayPalSkrillPaysafecard
OfferFree bet for new customers
LicenceMGA, UKGC
VisaPayPalApple PayBank
Frequently asked questions
Why does my bookmaker not offer PayPal?
PayPal works only with licensed operators in countries where it permits gambling.
Is PayPal excluded from bonuses?
Not on the operators we tested, unlike Skrill and Neteller.
How fast is a PayPal withdrawal?
Within 24 hours in every test, often much less.