Fitzdares is certainly an intriguing bookmaker. Its roots are deep within horse racing, and they have often been innovators in the industry, given they were the first to introduce 'text betting'. Furthermore, the membership programme is an interesting way of adding value to the service.
Whilst Fitzdares claims to be the 'finest' bookmaker, there is certainly a lack of deposit methods, which is quite frustrating. Below, we have collected everything you need to know about Fitzdares and depositing funds, from the payment methods accepted to the specific terms for each.
Payment Method | Min. Limit | Max. Limit | Transaction Fee | Processing Time |
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Visa | £10 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
Mastercard | £10 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
Apple Pay | £10 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
Operator | Welcome Offer | Bonus Code | Claim Offer | |
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| Welcome Offer Bet £50 get £25 in Free Bets + 10 No Wager Free Spins | No code required | Claim Offer | New customers only, 18+. Min deposit £10. Place a £50 bet on any sport at 2.0+ to qualify for £25 in free bets and 10 Free Spins. Free Bets and Spins valid 7 days. £0.10 Free Spins. T&Cs apply. BeGambleAware.org. |
| Welcome Offer Join Fitzdares Today | No code required | Claim Offer |
If you need assistance with depositing funds into a Fitzdares account, you can follow our step-by-step guide below:
Depositing is very straightforward on Fitzdares, and to begin the process, simply tap the 'Account' option in the bottom right corner of the screen. When shown the 'Deposit' option, tap this option.
Once you have entered this section, you will be asked to provide your billing address, and Fitzdares utilises an automatic address finder when you enter your postcode which certainly speeds up the process.
Following this, you will be asked to enter your deposit amount and select the payment method. Customers must deposit at least the minimum amount of £10, and then enter their payment details. We opted to deposit with a Visa debit card in our test.
The final step is to tap the 'Deposit' option, and you should be taken to a confirmation area. However, this was not the case when we first tried.
Instead, when we initially tried to deposit, the transaction did not go through due to our bank account flagging the transaction as suspicious. Whilst it was quickly cleared up, this has never happened in any other depositing process, so customers should be aware of this.
As a brand, Fitzdares has been around for around 140 years, but it is relatively new to the online world, even if it was one of the first to innovate the betting process with text betting. With its focus now on a more prestigious betting experience, it does not come as a surprise to see a minimum deposit amount of £10.
However, this is rather frustrating, given most bookmakers have a £5 minimum amount these days, except for Lottoland which even accepts deposits as low as £1.
Compared to some of its sister sites, Fitzdares offers slightly more options when depositing (and withdrawing), however, the choices are still quite underwhelming. It is no shock to see both Visa and Mastercard deposits available, and both require a £10 minimum deposit. Debit cards are probably the most popular choice for customers, but this is due to a lack of other options.
Payment Method | Min. Limit | Max. Limit | Transaction Fee | Processing Time |
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Visa | £10 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
Mastercard | £10 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
Seeing Fitzdares offer Apple Pay is somewhat confusing, as it would be more common to see an e-wallet accepted on the site. However, for iOS users, it can only be appreciated as another method available. Thankfully, Apple Pay deposits are also eligible when claiming the sign-up offer, which is quite nice.
Payment Method | Min. Limit | Max. Limit | Transaction Fee | Processing Time |
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Apple Pay | £10 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
As alluded to, the lack of e-wallets is a bit damaging for Fitzdares, given customers are beginning to use them more frequently. Those who like to bet with PayPal, therefore, will have to check out the bookmakers that accept that method instead of using Fitzdares.
Ben is an accredited football journalist who follows anything from League One to Serie A, also working for the likes of SempreMilan and Total Italian Football. As an avid punter, he has become the master tester at BettingLounge, refusing to take bookies by their words when it comes to withdrawal times and much more.