StarSports has a minimum deposit amount of £5, increasing it from the initial £1, and you can only deposit with Visa, Mastercard and Instant Bank Transfer.
Below, we break down all deposit options, fees, limits, and which ones qualify for the welcome bonus.
StarSports may be fairly new to the online betting game, but it has been around the horse racing block for a long time. Indeed, starting as an on-course bookmaker, the online version was really just a way to build on an already great reputation. So far, with Playbook Gaming providing the platform, it has gone well for the bookie.
One of the main selling points used to be the £1 minimum deposit, but it has since been increased by the bookie to £5. Below, we have collected everything you need to know about Star Sports and depositing funds, from the payment methods accepted to the specific terms for each.
| Payment Method | Min Deposit | Max Deposit | Deposit Fee | Processing Time | Triggers Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | £5 | Not specified | No fee | Instant | |
Mastercard | £5 | Not specified | No fee | Instant | |
Instant Bank Transfer | £5 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
| Operator | Welcome Offer | Bonus Code | Claim Offer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betting Offer Bet £20 to Get £10 in Free Bets | BET20GET10 | Claim Offer | 18+ New customers only. Bet £20 (or more) EVS (2.0) or greater Get 2 x £5 Free Bets. 1 x £5 Free Bet paid automatically & following £5 Free Bet after 24hrs. Min Free Bet odds 4/1 (5.0) on accumulators Trebles & upwards. Expires after 24hrs. Full T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org |
If you are new to StarSports and would like to find out how to deposit money into an account, you can follow our guide below:
Once you have logged in on the site or app, simply look to the top right corner of the screen, and tap the 'Profile' icon, then tap the 'Deposit' option.

Here is where you would normally choose a method, but there are no options, or at least if you don't count the instant bank transfer option. Instead, just insert your deposit amount and continue.
Following this, you will be taken to a payment screen, where you must insert your details. You may also be asked to verify your payment with your bank here too. Once done though, you can begin betting straight away.
Unlike some of its sister sites, StarSports' minimum deposit comes in at £5. You used to be able to deposit as little as £1 with the bookie, but this perk was removed at the start of 2025. Nevertheless, the current amount is still nice and low, which is good.
Debit cards remain the most popular method for UK punters, especially since you need it to claim most of the good welcome offers, and it's one of just two ways to deposit funds at StarSports. The minimum amount is great, as already mentioned, but more methods could be needed in the future.
| Payment Method | Min Deposit | Max Deposit | Deposit Fee | Processing Time | Triggers Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | £5 | Not specified | No fee | Instant | |
Mastercard | £5 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |
The other method at StarSports is Instant Bank Transfer, which probably comes in handy more for withdrawals. Nevertheless, the minimum deposit is just as low for this method and given how quick and easy it is, we feel it could be very popular in the future.
| Payment Method | Min Deposit | Max Deposit | Deposit Fee | Processing Time | Triggers Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Instant Bank Transfer | £5 | Not specified | No fee | Instant |

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