We have picked out some of the best Paysafecard betting sites below, based on our own experience of using their cashiers to deposit and withdraw funds.
Lottoland might not sound like a betting site when you first hear the name. That's a completely justified reaction, as the bookie only added the sportsbook a few years ago, partnering up with Altenar. Having said that, it's a very good option here.
Indeed, Lottoland is the only bookmaker that accepts deposits as low as £2 with Paysafecard, while there is no maximum specified. Like many other bookies, however, claiming one of the welcome offers is not possible with the method.
Cons
Minimum Deposit | £2 |
---|---|
Deposit Processing Time | Instant |
Betfred is one of the biggest betting sites in the UK, thanks to a very comprehensive sportsbook, and its reputation certainly goes a long way too. On the payments front, there are quite a few options and Paysafecard is one of them.
No maximum is specified for the method, but the minimum is set at a low £5. It should be noted that in order to claim any of the Betfred welcome offers, which require promo codes, you will have to use another method.
Cons
Minimum Deposit | £5 |
---|---|
Deposit Processing Time | Instant |
Bet365 needs no introduction, even if we cannot help but mention its fantastic bet builder. Many consider it to be the best product around, regardless of whether you are talking about the bet builder or the promotions.
In any case, Paysafecard is accepted on the site and the minimum amount is £5, while there is a maximum of £770. Despite the logo being present on the landing page for the welcome offer, Paysafecard cannot be used to claim it (so watch out here).
Cons
Minimum Deposit | £5 |
---|---|
Deposit Processing Time | Instant |
Minimum Withdrawal | £5 |
Withdrawal Processing Time | 57 minutes in our test |
BoyleSports initially made a name for itself in Ireland before making the expansion into the UK. With some good promotions and a very decent sportsbook, it has been a successful move so far.
Customers can deposit with Paysafecard but it must be a minimum of £5, while the maximum isn't specified. It's also not possible to claim the sign-up deal with this method.
Cons
Minimum Deposit | £5 |
---|---|
Deposit Processing Time | Instant |
Ladbrokes is known by many, especially punters, and there is a good reason for its positive reputation. Like with its sister Coral, some good prompotions can be found on the site and there is a decent number of payment methods in the cashier as well.
Paysafecard is one of the methods accepted on the site and in the app, with a minimum deposit of £5 and a maximum of £2,000. It should be noted that you need another method to claim the welcome offer.
Cons
Minimum Deposit | £5 |
---|---|
Deposit Processing Time | Instant |
Minimum Withdrawal | £5 |
Withdrawal Processing Time | Within 24 hours |
Paysafecard is a form of online payment that is very popular among some people in the UK. It works in the same way as a prepaid voucher, allowing people to enter a secure 16-digit PIN code. On betting sites that support this method, punters only need to enter this code to have the Paysafecard funds deposited into their betting account.
Founded in 2000, the company behind Paysafecard is headquartered in the Austrian city of Vienna and is now a part of Paysafe Group, which also runs leading e-wallets Skrill and Neteller. Therefore, those who have used one of these (or both) may already be familiar with Paysafecard as another alternative option.
While debit cards from the likes of Visa and MasterCard remain the default way to add funds into an online betting account for a lot of sports fans, Paysafecard is becoming more common, describing itself as the "simplest way to pay in cash online". Indeed, it is particularly handy for those who do not want to link their bank account to a betting site account.
As with any payment method, there are both pros and cons of using Paysafecard. Being a prepaid card, it is also a bit different to the rest of the payment methods you will usually find on a betting site. Therefore, we have put together three pros and cons of Paysafecard below:
Security: This is probably the top reason for using Paysafecard at betting sites. A lot of people want to avoid sharing their financial information with an online bookmaker, and this can be achieved by using Paysafecard.
Instant deposits: As soon as a punter enters the Paysafecard PIN on the betting site, the money will instantly be transferred and become available to use on sports bets.
The versatility: While using Paysafecard for online betting continues to get more and more popular in the UK, there are countless other outlets where Paysafecard is now being accepted as a payment option too.
Welcome bonuses ineligibility: Many bookmakers tend to restrict their welcome offers to deposits made with certain payment methods, and Paysafecard is rarely one of these. Of course, it should also be noted that Paysafecard is not accepted by all bookmakers.
Time-consuming process: Some people also find that the process of depositing with Paysafecard takes a lot of time, due to the steps involved. It is certainly not as easy to make a deposit 'on the fly', unless you already have a Paysafecard with funds.
Withdrawals not always allowed: While some betting sites will allow you to request a withdrawal to a Paysafecard account, many still prompt you to use another method (such as bank transfer) and this is something to take into consideration.
For punters who are new to Paysafecard for online betting in the UK, we have put together a step-by-step guide on how to deposit with Paysafecard below:
Paysafecard can be bought in person, but it's a lot easier to do this online. So, we opted to sign up for an account via the app. It isn't that different from creating a betting account, with the details being largely the same.
Next, you will need to fund your Paysafecard account. This, again, is very easy and similar to a betting deposit. You can either tick the option for Paysafecard to top up your account automatically, or provide you with a PIN that you can later use on betting sites.
After completing the deposit on Paysafecard, you will be given a 16-digit PIN, which you can either write down or access in the app.
Once it's time to make a deposit on a betting site, choose one that accepts Paysafecard and open the app/website. A button labelled 'Deposit' can usually be found in the top right corner, but you might also need to enter the account section to find this.
When you have reached this page, known as the cashier, you need to browse the payment methods available and tap on Paysafecard. As you can see, we opted to use Bet365.
As with any other payment method, you will need to enter some details. In this case, you need to sign in and then provide the 16-digit PIN code that you get with Paysafecard.
Once the PIN code has been added, and the amount you would like to deposit has been confirmed, you only need to tap on 'Pay' to complete the process.
Believe it or not, as Paysafecard has become an e-wallet of sorts, it's actually possible to withdraw funds to the method as well. With that said, bet365 - which we did our test with - did initially try to get us to withdraw with a debit card or a bank transfer. Below, you can see the process for a Bet365 withdrawal using Paysafecard.
As you do with any withdrawal, the first step is to navigate to the cashier. This, on Bet365, is found in the top right via the 'Profile' icon. Then, you need to tap the 'Banking' and 'Withdraw' options.
From here, you will be offered a dropbox menu for the different methods allowed to be used. Of course, here we want to select Paysafecard.
Finally, ensure that the details are correct and that your details between your accounts match. Your name needs to match, as does your email, and then you can request a payment. In our case, the money arrived in less than an hour, back to our Paysafecard account, fantastic!
It is possible to purchase Paysafecard vouchers in the UK, with many major outlets offering this option. For example, in a big city like Leeds, there are around a dozen places in the city centre alone where it is possible to purchase Paysafecard vouchers for online betting in the UK.
The good news is that the Paysafecard website has a store locator. This handy tool can be used by people to find nearby places where it is possible to purchase Paysafecard vouchers. People can enter their town, address or postcode to be presented with a handy selection of shops, stores and outlets where vouchers can be bought.
Customers then need to ask to purchase Paysafecard with a specific amount of money. For example, punters who plan to deposit £15 into their account through the use of Paysafecard might want to purchase £15 Paysafecard vouchers at their local sales outlet.
The sales outlet will then print out a physical voucher - which is the Paysafecard itself - once the customer has paid for it in cash. The customer is then able to spend the Paysafecard online.
Of course, you can also purchase a PaySafeCard online. This can be done through the website or the handy app - which is actually like an e-wallet these days.
Simply sign up, as was shown in the deposit section, and then add funds to your account. From here, you will be good to start depositing and your details can be saved for the future, to make the process even quicker.
In our test, we did not have an account. So from start to finish, we had made an account, added funds and deposited them onto a betting app in around five minutes. An easy process, indeed, with a lot to like!
One of the good things about UK online betting sites is that there are plenty of alternative payment methods that can now be used to make a deposit - with each of them having its own distinct list of advantages and disadvantages of using them - including the following top choices:
Debit cards: Visa and MasterCard remain the default way for a lot of people to add funds to an online betting site in the UK, especially since a change to the law banned credit card deposits.
E-wallets: These have become one of the most common payment methods for UK online betting sites, not least due to the fact they are one of the fastest ways to withdraw winnings. PayPal is probably the most famous e-wallet in the UK, with several sites accepting the method, but there are also options such as Neteller and Skrill.
Google Pay/Apple Pay: With mobile betting still on the rise in the UK, using a smartphone to deposit funds into a betting site account continues to get more and more popular. Apps such as Apple Pay and Google Pay provide users with a seamless way to top up a betting account.
Boku: Another way to add funds to UK betting sites via mobile devices is via the Boku system. This is a method in which people are able to top up their betting site accounts using phone bill credit. The number of top Boku betting sites in the UK still remains quite low at the present time.
Cryptocurrency: The list of online betting sites in the UK where cryptocurrency can be used to make a deposit remains relatively small, but more bookies are now embracing Bitcoin. While the value of crypto is famously volatile, it provides a very safe and secure online payment method.
Steven is an experienced iGaming content writer who has been working in the industry since 2018. He is passionate about sports betting and enjoys writing about all aspects of the industry, including bookmaker reviews, betting tips and strategies, and news and analysis.