Over 2.5 million people use PayPal in the UK, including punters! However, how can you tell which bookmakers are PayPal betting sites and which aren't?
Luckily for you, you landed on this page.
We have a complete list of PayPal bookmakers in the UK, we illustrate exactly how to use PayPal for online betting, and even highlight the absolute best PayPal betting sites out there.
Open Account Offer
Up to $200 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365.
Sign up, deposit $10* or more to your account and bet365 will match your qualifying deposit in Bet Credits when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply. The bonus code CD365 can be used during registration, but does not change the offer amount in any way. Full list below. #ad
Wagering Requirements: Deposit must be bet 1 times
Minimal odds: 1.20
Open Account Offer
Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of $10 or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for a 100% matched amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of $200*. Once claimed, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable
To release your Bet Credits for use, you must place qualifying bets to the value of your qualifying deposit (capped at $200*) and they must settle within 30 days of claiming the offer. Only qualifying bets settled after claiming the offer will count towards this requirement.
Apple Pay, Fast Bank Transfer, Google Pay, PayPal, paysafecard and all other prepaid credit and debit cards, where available, cannot be used for either your qualifying deposit or any subsequent withdrawal of returns from Bet Credits stakes unless we have successfully verified an accepted form of your Identity Documents and you have entered a Postal Verification Code (PVC), or we have successfully verified two accepted forms of your Identity Documents. See full Terms and Conditions for details.
Sign up, deposit $10 (or currency equivalent) or more to your account and bet365 will match your qualifying deposit in Bet Credits when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply.
Full T&Cs apply. 18+ begambleaware.org New customers only. Opt in required. Qualifying bet must be £10 or more and placed at odds of 1.5 or higher. Free bet must be used in-play. Free bet is non-withdrawable, expires after 7 days and is not returned with winnings. #ad
*New UK customers only. Min Deposit: £5. Maximum Free Bet: £30. First bet on a Football multiple with 3+ selections. Overall odds: 3.00 (2/1) or higher. Free Bets available upon settlement of the qualifying bet. Debit card deposits only. This is offer is valid for 7 days from your new account being registered. 18+ BeGambleAware.org Full terms apply. #ad
18+, New Customers Only / Customers will be awarded £20 Free Bet + up to 100 Free Spins for casino and vegas. Freebets Valid for 3 days. Free Spins valid for 30 days after issuing date. T&Cs Apply. #ad
New Customers only • $10 min deposit • The bonus will be applied once the full deposit amount has been wagered at least once with cumulative odds of 1.5 or greater • Wagering must be cleared within 60 days • This offer may not be combined with any other offer • Casino Bonus valid for selected games only • Bonus wins capped at $500, exc. JP wins • To withdraw bonus & related wins, wager 30 x (bonus amount) • Wagering requirements vary by game Full T&C’s apply #ad
New customers using Promo Code P30 only, min £10/€10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 2 x £15/€15 (30 days expiry), free bet/payment method/player/country restrictions apply. #ad
Only available to new William Hill customers in the UK or Ireland;
Customers must sign up using Promo Code P30;
Only one ‘new account offer' per person, household address, email address, debit/credit card number, or IP address is allowed;
Duplicate accounts will not qualify for this offer;
This Promotion is not available to new accounts depositing funds with Entropay, Paypal, Neosurf, iDeal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill, ecoPayz, Kalibra/Postpay;
Offer will run from 00:01 on 12 November 2019 until 23:59 on 31 March 2020;
Only available for customers who deposit in GBP pounds (£) sterling or Euro (€) currencies;
Qualifying bet must be placed with a unit stake of £10/€10 or greater;
For bets placed as an Each Way bet, only the win part for the bet will count towards to offer;
Qualifying bet must be placed at odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater;
Qualifying bet must be placed on the William Hill Sportsbook site only;
Qualifying bet must be struck using funds from your main balance;
Qualifying bet can be pre-match or in-play;
Cash in my bet is not available for bets placed that trigger a free bet as part of a promotion until at least one selection has been resulted or is In-Play. At this point, Cash in my bet will become available as long as all the other availability conditions are met;
Free bets will be paid as 2 x £15/€15 denominations;
Free bets can be used on any sportsbook product (excluding tote, pool, and lottery bets);
Free bets will be available for 30 days;
Free Bet is non-refundable and may not be withdrawn;
Free Bet stake will be excluded from any winnings;
Free Bet cannot be partially redeemed;
Cash in my bet will be available for bets placed using a free bet (minus the value of the initial free bet);
Player, country, currency, Market restrictions and terms apply.
18+ begambleaware.org. New customers only. Min deposit £10. Money back as bonus if first bet loses. Wagering requirements: sportsbook 3x at min. odds of 1.40 (2/5), casino 35x. Unless forfeited the sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the casino bonus. Bonus expires 7 days after opt-in. No deposit required for NI customers. Call 08081699314 to claim. Full T&Cs apply. #ad
£40 Money Back as Bonus on Your First Bet + £10 Casino Bonus.
The minimum qualifying deposit is £10.
You must wager your bonus money 3x to make it withdrawable at odds of 2/5 (1.40) in the Sportsbook, 25x for Casino.
Your first bet is not considered to be a qualifying bet if betting on horse racing, greyhound racing, trotting, and/or virtual sports
Unless forfeited the sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the casino bonus
The bonus will expire after 7 days of opt-in.
No deposit required for NI customers
This offer applies to your first bet only. If you win your first bet the bonus has been used. If you place a system bet only the first settled column of £10 or higher will count towards the bonus.
18+ | UK new customers only | KYC verified |Max £20 free bet | Min £20 bet | Min odds 7/10 (1.70) | Bonus Code: EXTRA10 | Free bet stake not returned | Certain Markets/sports/payment methods restrictions apply | Qualifying bet must be made within 3 days | Free bet valid for 7 days | T&Cs apply and General Promotions Terms apply #ad
New customers only. Deposit £10 min and claim in ‘my offers' 1x100% mobile in-play profit boost. Max stake £10. Max extra winnings £100. Valid for 30 days. Skrill/Neteller deposits do not qualify. 18+ Full T&Cs apply www.begambleaware.org #ad Full T&Cs Here
New customers only. Place your FIRST bet on any sportsbook market and if it loses, Paddy Power will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund for this offer is £20. Only deposits made using Debit Cards or Paypal will qualify for this promotion. T&Cs apply. Paddy's Rewards Club: Get a £10 free bet when you place 5x bets of £10+. T&Cs apply. #ad
If you'd rather not have to compare and contrast yourself, we recommend just picking a category from the table below, and then clicking the "Claim" button. This will take you to the best PayPal betting site for that category, where you can sign up and start betting with PayPal.
18+ begambleaware.org. New customers only. Min deposit £10. Money back as bonus if first bet loses. Wagering requirements: sportsbook 3x at min. odds of 1.40 (2/5), casino 35x. Unless forfeited the sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the casino bonus. Bonus expires 7 days after opt-in. No deposit required for NI customers. Call 08081699314 to claim. Full T&Cs apply. #ad
£40 Money Back as Bonus on Your First Bet + £10 Casino Bonus.
The minimum qualifying deposit is £10.
You must wager your bonus money 3x to make it withdrawable at odds of 2/5 (1.40) in the Sportsbook, 25x for Casino.
Your first bet is not considered to be a qualifying bet if betting on horse racing, greyhound racing, trotting, and/or virtual sports
Unless forfeited the sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the casino bonus
The bonus will expire after 7 days of opt-in.
No deposit required for NI customers
This offer applies to your first bet only. If you win your first bet the bonus has been used. If you place a system bet only the first settled column of £10 or higher will count towards the bonus.
18+, New Customers Only / Customers will be awarded £20 Free Bet + up to 100 Free Spins for casino and vegas. Freebets Valid for 3 days. Free Spins valid for 30 days after issuing date. T&Cs Apply. #ad
Open Account Offer
Up to £100 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365.
Sign up, deposit £5* or more to your account and bet365 will match your qualifying deposit in Bet Credits when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply. The bonus code CD365 can be used during registration, but does not change the offer amount in any way. Full list below. #ad
Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5* or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for a 100% matched amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £100*. Once claimed, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable
To release your Bet Credits for use, you must place qualifying bets to the value of your qualifying deposit (capped at £100*) and they must settle within 30 days of claiming the offer. Only qualifying bets settled after claiming the offer will count towards this requirement.
Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, paysafecard and all other prepaid credit and debit cards, where available, cannot be used for either your qualifying deposit or any subsequent withdrawal of returns from Bet Credits stakes unless we have successfully verified an accepted form of your Identity Documents and you have entered a Postal Verification Code (PVC), or we have successfully verified two accepted forms of your Identity Documents. See full Terms and Conditions for details.
Sign up, deposit £5 (or currency equivalent) or more to your account and bet365 will match your qualifying deposit in Bet Credits when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply.
New customers only. Deposit £10 min and claim in ‘my offers' 1x100% mobile in-play profit boost. Max stake £10. Max extra winnings £100. Valid for 30 days. Skrill/Neteller deposits do not qualify. 18+ Full T&Cs apply www.begambleaware.org #ad Full T&Cs Here
New customer offer. Place 5 x £/$10 or more bets to receive £/$20 in free bets. Repeat up to 5 times to receive maximum £$100 bonus. Min odds 1/2 (1.5). Exchange bets excluded. T&Cs apply. #ad
Open Account Offer
Up to £100 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365.
Sign up, deposit £5* or more to your account and bet365 will match your qualifying deposit in Bet Credits when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply. The bonus code CD365 can be used during registration, but does not change the offer amount in any way. Full list below. #ad
Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5* or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for a 100% matched amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £100*. Once claimed, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable
To release your Bet Credits for use, you must place qualifying bets to the value of your qualifying deposit (capped at £100*) and they must settle within 30 days of claiming the offer. Only qualifying bets settled after claiming the offer will count towards this requirement.
Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, paysafecard and all other prepaid credit and debit cards, where available, cannot be used for either your qualifying deposit or any subsequent withdrawal of returns from Bet Credits stakes unless we have successfully verified an accepted form of your Identity Documents and you have entered a Postal Verification Code (PVC), or we have successfully verified two accepted forms of your Identity Documents. See full Terms and Conditions for details.
Sign up, deposit £5 (or currency equivalent) or more to your account and bet365 will match your qualifying deposit in Bet Credits when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply.
New UK & NI customers only. promo code ‘SPORTS60’. Deposit & place first sports bet of £10+ in one bet transaction, at odds of Evens (2.0) +. settled within 60 days. First bet must be on Sports. £30 in Free Bets credited within 48 hours of bet settlement, 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS validation may be required. Max 60 Free Spins on Justice League Comics. 7-day expiry.Full T&Cs apply. #ad
Bet £/€10, Get £/€30 + 60 Spins on Justice League Comics
Key Terms:
Customers must be 18+
New UK (and Northern Ireland) customers only
Sign up using promo code ‘SPORTS60’
Only your first bet counts as a qualifying bet
A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least £10 placed on any sports markets
Minimum odds of Evens (2.0)
Free bets credited up to 10 hours after qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days
Free bet stakes not included in returns
Customers may be required to confirm their participation by responding to an automated SMS validation process via a SMS message. Validation must be completed within 60 days of the first bet being settled. The £30 free bet will be credited within 24 hours of SMS validation taking place.
Customers depositing using prepaid Visa’s and Mastercard’s, or e-Wallets will not qualify for this promotion.
Free Spins Key Terms:
your 60 Free Spins will be credited to your account within 48 hours of settlement of qualifying Sports bet
Free Spins will be valued at £0.05 each and can only be used on Justice League Comics
Winnings from the Free Spins will go into a customer’s (withdrawable) Chip Balance once all Free Spins have been used
There are no wagering requirements attached to any winnings received from the Free Spins.
Full T&C’s apply - Gamble Responsibly - www.begambleaware.org
18+, New Customers Only / Customers will be awarded £20 Free Bet + up to 100 Free Spins for casino and vegas. Freebets Valid for 3 days. Free Spins valid for 30 days after issuing date. T&Cs Apply. #ad
£15 worth of free bets are released upon placing qualifying bet.
Bonus amount must be wagered once.
Free bets are valid for 3 days each.
Free Spins are valid for 30 days after issuing date . Casino free spins available for Starburst, Starburst Xxxtreme, and Scudamore's Super Stakes..
Deposits made with Skrill, NETeller and/or PayPal do not qualify for the sign-up offer.
18+, New Customers Only. Play Responsibly - www.begambleaware.org
Depositing at PayPal Betting Sites
PayPal is a great deposit option and thankfully it's very easy to make a deposit on most online sports betting sites.
While each individual betting site's set-up may be slightly different, the steps remain the same.
How to Deposit:
Log in to the betting site and click 'deposit'
Choose 'PayPal' as your deposit method
Enter the amount you wish to deposit
Press 'Deposit'
You will be redirected to your PayPal account (often via a pop-up so ensure these are allowed)
Authorise the payment
Start using your deposited funds!
Can I Use PayPal for Betting Withdrawals?
Yes, you can use PayPal for betting site withdrawals. In fact, due to AML regulations, bookmakers in the UK tend to prefer withdrawal methods like PayPal as they are required to use the same payment method a punter used for deposits.
Luckily for those who aren’t the most tech-savvy, making betting site withdrawals with PayPal is really simple.
How to Withdraw:
Go to your bookmaker account and find it's 'Withdraw' page
Choose PayPal as the withdrawal method
Enter the amount you wish to withdraw
Press 'Withdraw'
The money should be on its way!
Now, you're probably wondering...
How Long Do PayPal Withdrawals Take?
Part of the problem of some withdrawal solutions is that your funds can end up taking ages to reach you - bank transfers are the biggest guilty party here, taking around a week, whilst debit cards don't fare too much better.
The beauty of e-wallets is that they’re so fast - PayPal, in particular, is one of the quickest payment methods that bookmakers can partner with.
The one thing to be aware of is that every betting site will be different when it comes to exact timing, but they range from instant payment to 48 hours maximum, and then the money is back in your PayPal account, ready to use on whatever you like.
It's clear that any product is improved when you add a feature that offers speed and reliability, so it's no wonder that having PayPal as a payment option makes total sense for the majority of betting sites. Knowing that thousands use PayPal in their day-to-day lives, bookmakers know they have the chance to bring in loads more new customers. This is why betting with PayPal is considered convenient.
And from a user perspective, if you know that you can deposit instantly and withdraw safely and securely, with a lot more privacy and retain all control over the payments, then you're going to trust the bookmaker a lot more for using such a strong product.
PayPal will only be available for UK customers with bookmakers that have a UKGC license (UK Gambling Commission), so again you can rest assured that if your sportsbook of choice is a PayPal bookmaker, that you're dealing with a reputable bookie.
18+, Welcome Bonus: New Players only, 1st Deposit, Min Deposit,: £10, max £10 free bet valid for 14 days, bets must be placed at odds of 1/1 or greater and be settled within 14 days of placement. System bets not eligible. Neteller,Skrill and Paypal not eligible. T&Cs apply #ad
New Players Only. Minimum stake £10, minimum odds 1.5, stake not returned. 10X wagering the winnings from the free bet. Wagering occurs from real balance first. Wagering requirement is calculated on bonus bets only, wagering starts from real funds. Free bet is valid for 7 Days from issue. Max. conversion: £20. Excluded Skrill deposits. #ad
Customers must select one of the options from the drop down menu on the promotions page. Options are as follows:
100% boost on £10 bet
90% boost on £20 bet
80% boost on £30 bet
70% boost on £40 bet
60% boost on £50 bet
50% boost on £60 bet
40% boost on £70 bet
30% boost on £80 bet
20% boost on £90 bet
10% boost on £100 bet
Additional terms apply.
Available to customers from the UK and Ireland only.
Minimum qualifying odds for the profit boost is Evs (1/1) (2.00).
Skrill and Neteller deposits do not qualify for this offer.
Minimum qualifying bet is £10. Maximum qualifying bet is £100.
Customers must opt-in to claim the offer.
18+, First in-play bet only.
Is it Safe to Use PayPal with Betting Sites?
PayPal is a trusted and well-known solution for all types of spending and transactions where it's easy to sign-up and easy to run your account. So yes, first and foremost, PayPal is one of the safest options available.
PayPal pride themselves on their user safety, even offering fraud protection - ensuring that they monitor against phishing, identity theft and other types of payment fraud. Also, from a bookmaker perspective, one huge upside is not having to disclose card details to multiple bookies when you can do it all via PayPal - ultimately ensuring that it's a safer option.
Mobile Betting with PayPal
Another huge advantage of banking through PayPal is that they have a full mobile app with all the functionality you need.
So if you need to deposit and place a bet whilst on the move, then you just need to follow the same process as on your desktop device.
As long as you can access your PayPal betting site or app of choice on your phone (there are more betting apps than ever in the Google Play store and Apple App Store), then you can use PayPal for betting on the go.
All the bookmakers in our list of top PayPal betting sites have released native smartphone apps and web apps - so there's really no reason why you can't use PayPal for mobile betting.
Top 3 PayPal Betting Sites Up Close
With so many online betting sites out there, it’s become harder for punters to choose between them. That's why we exist - to give you unbiased reviews and help inform your betting choices.
Even when looking at bookmakers that are considered to be industry leaders, there are plenty to choose from. This is why we want to shine a spotlight on the three PayPal betting sites we recommend above all others:
bet365
Already thought of as one of the best online betting sites in the world, let alone the UK, bet365 is possibly the top PayPal betting site out there.
Our reviewers have been bet365 users for years, most of them since before even becoming reviewers. Like many other UK-based punters out there, they have only really used PayPal with bet365 as the easiest and most convenient way to fund a bet365 account.
In our reviewers opinion the fact that this bookmaker supports a huge array of sports, as well as having one of the best live betting suites out there is testament to how amazing bet365 is. But the fact that you can easily deposit and withdraw using the UK's most popular ewallet really takes it to the next level.
Open Account Offer
Up to £100 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365.
Sign up, deposit £5* or more to your account and bet365 will match your qualifying deposit in Bet Credits when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply. The bonus code CD365 can be used during registration, but does not change the offer amount in any way. Full list below. #ad
Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5* or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for a 100% matched amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £100*. Once claimed, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable
To release your Bet Credits for use, you must place qualifying bets to the value of your qualifying deposit (capped at £100*) and they must settle within 30 days of claiming the offer. Only qualifying bets settled after claiming the offer will count towards this requirement.
Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, paysafecard and all other prepaid credit and debit cards, where available, cannot be used for either your qualifying deposit or any subsequent withdrawal of returns from Bet Credits stakes unless we have successfully verified an accepted form of your Identity Documents and you have entered a Postal Verification Code (PVC), or we have successfully verified two accepted forms of your Identity Documents. See full Terms and Conditions for details.
Sign up, deposit £5 (or currency equivalent) or more to your account and bet365 will match your qualifying deposit in Bet Credits when you place qualifying bets to the same value and they are settled. Min odds/bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. T&Cs, time limits & exclusions apply.
#ad
LeoVegas Sport
LeoVegas Sport are an excellent option for punters in the UK, and have been for a while now. The fact that they accept PayPal is just one item in a long list of things that LeoVegas does excellently.
For starters, LeoVegas were one of the first companies in the world to make betting on your mobile their number 1 priority. In fact, LeoVegas was specifically founded to create the best mobile experience possible. When you combine this with their excellent selection of bonuses and promotions, LeoVegas is one of the most convenient bookies to use.
It's no surprise that LeoVegas was ranked as one of the UK's top 3 PayPal betting sites. Whether you're a casual punter, or a hardcore bettor, it's likely that LeoVegas Sport has what you need from a betting site.
New customers only. Deposit £10 min and claim in ‘my offers' 1x100% mobile in-play profit boost. Max stake £10. Max extra winnings £100. Valid for 30 days. Skrill/Neteller deposits do not qualify. 18+ Full T&Cs apply www.begambleaware.org #ad Full T&Cs Here
Up to £100 Extra Winnings on your first LeoVegas SPORT bet.
The maximum bet is £10 on odds of 2.0 (1/1) or higher.
Only applies to first qualifying bet.
Should you place a combination bet the total odds must be 2.0 (1/1) or higher.
The qualifying bet must be placed with real funds.
Skrill/Neteller deposits do not qualify.
The qualifying bet has to be placed within 7 days from the first deposit.
18+, New Customers Only.
Unibet
Having made huge strides over the last few years, Unibet are a powerhouse sportsbook.
Offering other e-wallets such as Skrill and Neteller is great too, but it's their PayPal support that has the biggest impact - there are no fees applied by Unibet and they ensure that banking speeds are as fast as can be. When it comes to picking a PayPal sports betting site to call home, you can't go wrong with Unibet.
18+ begambleaware.org. New customers only. Min deposit £10. Money back as bonus if first bet loses. Wagering requirements: sportsbook 3x at min. odds of 1.40 (2/5), casino 35x. Unless forfeited the sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the casino bonus. Bonus expires 7 days after opt-in. No deposit required for NI customers. Call 08081699314 to claim. Full T&Cs apply. #ad
£40 Money Back as Bonus on Your First Bet + £10 Casino Bonus.
The minimum qualifying deposit is £10.
You must wager your bonus money 3x to make it withdrawable at odds of 2/5 (1.40) in the Sportsbook, 25x for Casino.
Your first bet is not considered to be a qualifying bet if betting on horse racing, greyhound racing, trotting, and/or virtual sports
Unless forfeited the sportsbook bonus must be wagered before using the casino bonus
The bonus will expire after 7 days of opt-in.
No deposit required for NI customers
This offer applies to your first bet only. If you win your first bet the bonus has been used. If you place a system bet only the first settled column of £10 or higher will count towards the bonus.
No need to disclose card or bank details to bookies
An extra layer of payment protection & safety
Real-time information and notifications on incoming & outgoing payments
You're likely already aware of PayPal's many advantages. If we had to pick the main benefit, it would be how fast PayPal is.
Convenience is the next key element - no one wants to be messing around with difficult accounts or having to remember loads of information each time they make a transaction. Once you've got an account with PayPal and a betting site, it really does become no more than clicking a few buttons to deposit or withdraw.
As we're talking about money - the other key advantages are PayPal's safety and privacy protection - firstly all of your card/bank details are held once at PayPal's end, rather than sharing them with numerous betting sites and being a little more exposed. On top of that, they're always looking to stay on top of fraud to ensure your account is safe with them.
Whether on desktop or mobile, you can see your PayPal balance and transactions in real-time - giving you peace of mind.
Cons of Betting with PayPal Online
Small fees apply to some types of transactions
Some bookies don’t allow e-wallet payments to qualify for promotions
To be fair to PayPal, there really aren't many disadvantages to using them to bet with, especially when you weigh them against the advantages.
However, using PayPal can make you ineligible for bonuses. Luckily, this doesn't apply to every bonus or promotion out there, but it’s a condition of many new customer welcome bonuses and free bets. Just deposit via debit card for your first deposit and first bet. Then you can easily go on to use PayPal again.
The other small disadvantage is the fees - most bookmakers won't apply fees, but PayPal still charge fees. There won't ever be fees for depositing, but transferring from PayPal to bank account incurs small charges.
The only other thing we'd suggest is to...
Watch Out for Scams and Phishing Schemes
As a big company with lots of important information to hand, they were always going to become targets for fraudsters and phishing scam specialists and you will see this happen on a regular basis. Whether you're betting with PayPal or just using it for online shopping, you're likely to receive a dodgy phishing email at some point. Luckily, your email spam filter should catch it, though.
As with any company, you need to make sure that any emails, texts or communications are from the official PayPal accounts and nowhere else - they'll never ask you for any important account information via email so there's no need to give it. This is the case whether you use Paypal for betting sites or just for online shopping and subscriptions, though.
Likewise, neither will an online gambling site - don't give any information if you don't think it's right to and contact the company customer service directly if you want to clarify anything.
PayPal Alternatives for Betting Online
In our opinion, this is by far the best payment method for betting sites but if you're looking to have multiple options then there are plenty of alternatives to online betting with PayPal.
Obviously, not every betting site supports every payment solution, so you'll have to check on a site-by-site basis. However, there are a few key payment methods that the best sports betting sites have, and these are:
Neteller
Skrill
Paysafecard
All of these have their own benefits and negatives - again often involving fees. Neteller is a popular e-wallet alternative on betting sites, while Paysafecard is a pre-paid voucher option. However, we tend to find that PayPal is the most accessible and user-friendly of them and are less likely to get you restricted from betting offers and bonus promotions.
Of course, another alternative is the humble debit card but here you'll find the withdrawal times a lot longer compared to the speed of an e-wallet solution.
PayPal Betting Sites FAQs
What's the best PayPal betting site?
When it comes to picking out a top-notch betting site, bet365 is a brand that comes up pretty often. Not only have they been in the industry longer than most others, but they're the betting site that others look to and emulate. Of course, no one bookie can possibly be the right fit for everyone, though, which is why we came up with our list of the top 11 PayPal sports betting sites.
What online betting sites accept PayPal?
Licensed online betting sites that are authorized on a local level accept PayPal. In simple words, if you are from the UK, and the bookie has a UKGC license, the chances are that you can deposit with PayPal. For more information, check out our PayPal for betting sites overview.
Do all betting sites accept PayPal?
On an international level, no. PayPal is only available on betting sites licensed by an organisation within their own country. UK punters will be happy to hear, however, that they live in a place where betting sites accept PayPal. Take a look at our full list of UK PayPal betting sites to see if your favourite bookie is a PayPal betting site.
Do I need to verify my PayPal account before depositing at betting sites?
Yes, though verifying your PayPal account shouldn't take more than a day or two. Once this is done, making deposits at betting sites that use PayPal is as easy as a few clicks. We even have guide to making PayPal deposits at betting sites for step-by-step instructions on how to do that. Making betting site withdrawals via PayPal are just as easy, and tend to be the quickest withdrawals available!
Can I claim Free Bets and Sign-up Offers with PayPal deposits?
In most cases no. However, pay attention to the qualifying deposit methods in the bonus offer T&Cs. Some online bookmakers while disqualifying Skrill and NETeller deposits, will give you a bonus on your PayPal deposit as a new customer. Luckily this one of the only possible downsides to online betting with PayPal.
Which is the best PayPal alternative at online sports betting sites?
PayPal, although undisputed, has a few alternatives, such as Skrill, NETeller and EcoPayz. However, none of these can deliver quite the same experience as PayPal. Here are our top picks for alternative payment methods for those who aren't huge fans of PayPal, or are in a country where PayPal isn't available.
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