Can I use my credit/debit card deposit for gambling?
Card deposits are the quickest way to top up your Skrill account. When uploading funds, you will be able to choose whether they could be used for gambling or not.
Every time you make a deposit, we will ask whether you would like to use your deposit for gambling, i.e. betting, casino sites, poker tournaments, etc. If you do, select “Yes”.
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Are there any specificities or exclusions regarding the use of my card deposits?
- Non-gambling funds cannot be used for gambling merchants (excluded funds). Once funds are deposited into your Skrill balance, their purpose of use cannot be changed, and you will not be able to use them on gambling websites.
- Money deposited with a credit card can’t be used on UK or Australian gambling sites.
- UK- and Australian-issued credit cards can’t be used on gambling sites.
Have in mind that Visa® and Mastercard® have different requirements and impose different limitations in terms of gambling transactions.
Visa® Deposits
Funds deposited with Visa® for gambling purposes can be used for all transaction types and there are no exclusions on their usage.
Money deposited for non-gambling purposes can be used for anything but paying to gambling merchants online.
Mastercard® Deposits
Funds, deposited with Mastercard® for gambling purposes can be used for most transaction types, including transfers to selected gambling merchants from this list. Such funds cannot be used for withdrawals to Neteller and to a crypto wallet, for paying non-gambling merchants, or gambling merchants that are not on the list.
Money deposited for non-gambling purposes cannot be used for merchant transfers of any type.
Are there countries where credit cards are not accepted for gambling?
Yes, certain countries have set up restrictions when it comes to using credit cards for gambling. Such countries are the United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium, and Australia. Credit cards issued in these countries cannot be used for gambling transactions anywhere in the world.