Gambling payment rules by market
What regulators require of gambling payments in each market we cover, from credit card bans to withdrawal deadlines, each rule linked to its official source and dated.
Key rules compared
| Rule | Great Britain | Ontario | US (selected states) | Europe (selected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit cards | Banned since 2020 | Not banned; operators may not lend | Banned in MA, TN; enacted in ME, VA | Banned in Ireland; credit-financed play barred in Sweden |
| Deposit limits | Must be offered and prompted (RTS 12) | Option at registration (2.23) | Varies by state | €1,000 cross-operator cap in Germany; mandatory in Denmark |
| Withdrawals | No cancelling a withdrawal (RTS 14B) | As soon as practicable (5.71) | Michigan: within 10 business days | Italy: winnings within 7 days |
| Payment providers | Only PSR-defined payment services (LC 5.1.2) | Deposits authorised by a financial services provider | Regulation GG blocking duties | Denmark: providers lawfully offered in Denmark |
| Crypto deposits | Not covered here | Not accepted (5.69 note) | Varies | Not covered here |
Market pages
Great Britain: gambling payment rules
Credit card ban, payment-provider condition, customer funds ratings, reverse-withdrawal ban, deposit limits, vulnerability checks and AML thresholds.
Canada: gambling payment rules by province
AGCO standards 5.69 to 5.82 on deposits, withdrawals and credit, FINTRAC's C$10,000 reports, and how Alberta, BC and Quebec handle payments.
United States: online gambling payment rules
UIGEA and Regulation GG, which states ban credit cards, how NJ, PA and MI regulate deposits and withdrawals, and FinCEN's casino reporting.
Europe: gambling payment rules by country
Ireland's and Sweden's credit bans, Germany's €1,000 cross-operator limit, Spain's new joint limits, Dutch defaults, Italy's 7-day withdrawals and the EU AML threshold.
Credit card gambling bans compared
One table of where credit cards are banned for gambling, where bans are targeted or pending, and where they are still allowed, each with its legal source.
Licence condition 5.1.2: payment methods and payment service providers
Which payment methods and providers a remote operator in Great Britain may use, and how to check a provider against the Payment Services Regulations.
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