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PayPal betting sites: withdrawal conditions compared

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Short answer

Of the 24 UK bookmakers we compared, 16 list PayPal on their UK payment pages and 14 state that you can withdraw to it. Most only pay a withdrawal to PayPal if you deposited with PayPal, and stated PayPal times run from hours to working days depending on the bookmaker and the stage it describes. PayPal itself only allows gambling payments with merchants it has approved.

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How to read this comparison

The table shows every bookmaker we cover, including those that do not list PayPal. For each PayPal row you can see whether deposits and withdrawals are stated, the bookmaker’s own processing time, the payment transfer time, any single figure it gives (and whether it says which stage that covers), the minimum withdrawal, fees and the conditions it attaches. A blank stage shows as “not published”, never as instant.

PayPal at UK bookmakers

PayPal at UK bookmakers: deposits, withdrawals and stated times16 of 24 bookmakers we cover list PayPal on their UK payment pages; 14 state that withdrawals can be made with it. Times are what each operator states, by stage. Not a guaranteed receipt time.
BookmakerMethod as listedDepositsWithdrawalsOperator processingPayment transferSingle stated timeMin. withdrawalFeeConditionsChecked
10betBlue Star Planet LimitedPayPal (e-Wallet)12YesYesNot publishedNot published1–2 daysStage not stated£5Fee: Free3 conditions
bet365Hillside (UK Sports) ENCPayPal34YesYesUp to 4 hoursOperator processingNot published1–4 hoursStage not stated£10Not published3 conditions
BetfairTSE Malta LPPayPal5678YesYesNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published4 conditions
BetMGM UKLeoVegas Gaming PLCPayPal910YesYesNot published1–3 working daysPayment transferNot published£10We don’t charge any fees for withdrawals; however, your bank or payment provider may impose these fees3 conditions
BetUKLeoVegas Gaming PLCPayPal11YesYesNot publishedNot publishedNot published£10Not published1 condition
BetwayBetway LimitedPayPal121314YesYesUp to 24 hoursOperator processingNot publishedNot published£5Not published2 conditions
BoyleSportsBoylesports EnterprisePayPal1516171819YesYesUp to 6 hoursOperator processingNot publishedNot published£10Not published1 condition
CoralLC International LimitedPayPal20212223YesYesUp to 24 hoursOperator processingNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedCoral does not charge any withdrawal fees.3 conditions
LadbrokesLC International LimitedPayPal24252627YesYesUp to 24 hoursOperator processingNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedLadbrokes does not charge any withdrawal fees.3 conditions
LiveScore BetLiveScore Betting and Gaming (Gibraltar) LimitedPayPal2829303132YesYesUp to 24 hoursOperator processingAlmost instant once processedPayment transferNot published£5Free3 conditions
Paddy PowerPPB GE Ltd, PPB Counterparty Services Ltd and PPB Games Ltd (jointly 'Paddy Power'); sports betting licensed to PPB Counterparty Services LtdPayPal333435YesYesNot publishedNot publishedUp to 24 hoursStage not statedNot publishedNot published2 conditions
Sky BetSBG Sports LimitedPayPal36NoNoNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published1 condition
SmarketsSmarkets (Malta) LimitedPayPal373839YesYesUp to 6 hoursOperator processingNot published1–6 working daysStage not stated£10Fee | Free3 conditions
SpreadexSpreadex Ltd (register: Spreadex Limited)Paypal40NoNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published1 condition
Virgin BetVirgin Bet LimitedPayPal4142434445YesYesUp to 24 hoursOperator processingAlmost instant once processedPayment transferNot published£5Free3 conditions
William HillWHG (International) LimitedPayPal (for UK and Gibraltar)46YesYesNot publishedNot publishedUp to 1 working dayStage not stated£10William Hill does not charge any fees for PayPal transactions.2 conditions
BetfredNot listed on the payment pages we checkedGuide
BetVictorNot listed on the payment pages we checkedGuide
KwiffNot listed on the payment pages we checkedGuide
MatchbookNot listed on the payment pages we checkedGuide
MidniteNot listed on the payment pages we checkedGuide
QuinnBetNot listed on the payment pages we checkedGuide
talkSPORT BETNot listed on the payment pages we checkedGuide
UnibetNot listed on the payment pages we checkedGuide

Order: A to Z by default. Commercial relationships never affect order or inclusion.

Conditions and notes. Our summary of what each operator says alongside the figures above; follow the numbered sources for the exact wording.

10bet: PayPal (e-Wallet)

  • PayPal withdrawals only if PayPal was used to fund the account; one PayPal account per 10bet account; names must match.
  • Same page says funds are processed to PayPal 'within the time frame of 3 hours to up to 2 days'; help centre says e-wallets 'up to 2 business days'.
  • The PayPal withdrawal panel shows 'Min: £10' and 'Max: £10,000'; the table and FAQ give £5 and £50,000.

bet365: PayPal

  • Funds deposited by PayPal are paid back to the PayPal account used to deposit.
  • To deposit with PayPal, the PayPal Payer Status must be Verified.
  • Mastercard cannot be the default method for automatic (one-click) PayPal payments.

Betfair: PayPal

  • Listed under 'Other Methods'; only methods available in the customer's country are shown.
  • Betfair cannot display net-deposit figures for e-wallets online; customers must ask customer service.
  • Removing/deactivating a PayPal account requires proof of closure to preserve the closed-loop policy.
  • Withdrawal time and minimum appear only in an image table (see researcher_notes).

BetMGM UK: PayPal

  • The 1-3 business day figure is BetMGM's general withdrawal statement, not specific to PayPal.
  • PayPal account must be a personal account; BetMGM may request PayPal proof of ownership.
  • Table amounts have no currency symbol; GBP assumed (GB-only site).

BetUK: PayPal

  • The deposit maximum is printed as '20,00' (ambiguous), so it is not recorded.

Betway: PayPal

  • The 24-hour processing figure is a general statement in the terms, not specific to PayPal.
  • Only one PayPal account can be registered to Betway at a time; it must be in the customer's name and its ID must match the email on the Betway account.

BoyleSports: PayPal

  • No e-wallet-specific arrival time is published; the 2-5 working days figure refers to funds reaching a bank.

Coral: PayPal

  • Withdrawal to PayPal requires a successful PayPal deposit within the last six months; you can then withdraw to PayPal even if you also used other deposit methods.
  • If PayPal is used for the first deposit, sportsbook access is temporarily limited until identity verification is complete.
  • The approval window is Coral's general internal-review figure for all withdrawals; no PayPal-specific payout time is published.

Ladbrokes: PayPal

  • Withdrawal to PayPal requires a successful PayPal deposit within the last six months; it is then possible even if other deposit methods were also used.
  • Funds are sent to PayPal 'after our internal procedure has been completed'; no PayPal-specific withdrawal time is published.
  • New accounts that make their first deposit with PayPal have sportsbook access temporarily limited until identity verification is completed.

LiveScore Bet: PayPal

  • The 'Popular Withdrawal Questions' table gives PayPal 'Transfer Time' as 'Instant'
  • If the PayPal account has been closed, funds can be redirected to a bank account after review (up to 48 hours) plus about 2-3 working days
  • Closed-loop / Net Deposit rules: withdrawals go first to the method(s) with positive net deposits over the last six months

Paddy Power: PayPal

  • Listed under 'Other Methods'; only methods available in the customer's country are shown.
  • The PayPal account must be in the account holder's name; for deposits, the email address registered with Paddy Power must be used.

Sky Bet: PayPal

  • No longer accepted. Customers with a balance must add another method and make a £5 deposit with it before they can withdraw.

Smarkets: PayPal

  • GBP only; the PayPal article says not available in the Isle of Man, Guernsey or Jersey.
  • Minimum deposit conflicts: £25 (2026 hub) vs £20 (PayPal article, 2024) vs £20 min / £200 daily max ('Minimum and maximum deposits', 2025).
  • Withdrawal time conflicts: the PayPal article says 'processed within 1-2 business days'; the hub gives 6 Hours processing and a 'received in your bank account within 1-6 business days' note.

Spreadex: Paypal

  • Spreadex says it does not currently accept deposits from e-wallets, naming PayPal.

Virgin Bet: PayPal

  • The 'Popular Withdrawal Questions' table gives PayPal 'Transfer Time' as 'Instant'
  • If the PayPal account has been closed, funds can be redirected to a bank account after review (up to 48 hours) plus about 2-3 working days
  • Closed-loop / Net Deposit rules: withdrawals go first to the method(s) with positive net deposits over the last six months

William Hill: PayPal (for UK and Gibraltar)

  • UK customers cannot deposit by PayPal using funds from a credit card.
  • Having PayPal linked to the account prevents in-shop cash deposits and withdrawals through PLUS.

How PayPal works for betting payments

PayPal accounts for UK residents are provided by PayPal UK Ltd, an electronic money institution authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.47 PayPal treats gambling, including sports betting, as an activity a business needs PayPal’s approval to accept,48 and says that account holders may not send or receive gambling payments, including winnings, with a seller it has not approved.49 That is why a bookmaker either lists PayPal or does not: you cannot simply pay any betting site from a PayPal account.

PayPal does not charge UK personal accounts a fee to pay a merchant, unless a currency conversion is involved,50 and it lists no fee for moving a personal PayPal balance to a UK bank account or card without a conversion.50 It adds that the name on your bank account should match your PayPal account exactly, or a transfer from PayPal to the bank could fail.51

Because PayPal is an e-wallet, the Gambling Commission’s credit card ban reaches it too: a credit card cannot be used to fund gambling through an e-wallet.52 William Hill, for example, says UK customers cannot deposit by PayPal using funds from a credit card.46

Two separate waits: the bookmaker, then PayPal

A PayPal withdrawal from a bookmaker usually involves two steps. First the bookmaker reviews and releases the money to your PayPal account; the table shows what each states for that. Then, if you want the money in your bank, PayPal moves it: PayPal says an instant transfer to an eligible debit card or bank account typically takes a few minutes, up to 30 minutes, and offers a standard transfer as well.51 PayPal also says transfers can be reviewed and delayed, and that a withdrawal request cannot be cancelled.4751

Differences between bookmakers

  • Deposit with PayPal first. Most bookmakers return withdrawals to the method you deposited with. Ladbrokes and Coral, for example, say withdrawal to PayPal needs a successful PayPal deposit within the last six months.2024 bet365 says funds deposited by PayPal are paid back to the PayPal account used.3
  • Name and account matching. Betway says only one PayPal account can be registered at a time and it must be in your name,14 and Paddy Power says the PayPal account must be in the account holder’s name.35
  • Bookmakers that do not take PayPal. Sky Bet says it no longer accepts PayPal,36 and Spreadex says it does not currently accept deposits from e-wallets, naming PayPal.40
  • Times that disagree. Smarkets’ PayPal article says withdrawals are processed within 1 to 2 business days, while its newer payment methods page gives a 6-hour processing time and a separate arrival window.3738 10bet’s payment page gives different PayPal minimums and maximums in its table and in its withdrawal panel.1 We show the figures as published and flag the conflict.

Questions people ask

Can I withdraw to PayPal if I deposited by card?

Usually not, unless you have also deposited with PayPal. Bookmakers generally pay withdrawals back to the methods you deposited with, often in proportion to what you put in through each. Each bookmaker guide explains its own rule; see declined or returned withdrawals for what happens when the method you ask for is not allowed.

Is a PayPal withdrawal faster than a card withdrawal?

It depends on the bookmaker. Some state the same processing time for every method; others give PayPal its own figure. Several bookmakers now state faster card payouts than PayPal through Visa Fast Funds or Visa Direct. Compare both in fast withdrawals compared.

Does PayPal charge fees on betting withdrawals?

PayPal’s UK fees page lists no fee for paying a merchant or for moving a sterling PayPal balance to a UK bank account or card, while currency conversions are charged.50 A bookmaker can set its own fees and minimums; the table shows what each publishes.

Can I block gambling payments through PayPal?

Yes. PayPal UK offers an optional Gambling Block under Payment controls, and if you turn it off there is a three-day cooling-off period before gambling payments are possible again.53 For other tools and support, see responsible gambling.

Sources

Each number links to the page we checked. We keep a dated copy of every source for our records; the operator's live page may have changed since.

  1. Payment methods 10bet (Blue Star Planet Limited), Deposits / Withdrawals panels, desktop tables and Payment help FAQ. checked 19 October 2026.
  2. When will I receive my withdrawal? 10bet (Blue Star Planet Limited), Article updated 2026-10-15. checked 19 October 2026.
  3. Withdrawal Methods bet365, Country United Kingdom, Currency GBP: withdrawal method table. checked 19 October 2026.
  4. Deposit Methods bet365, Country United Kingdom, Currency GBP: deposit method table. checked 19 October 2026.
  5. Deposit Queries Betfair, What payment methods do you accept?. checked 19 October 2026.
  6. Withdrawal Queries Betfair, Withdrawal Timescales; How to withdraw; Other FAQs; site footer. checked 19 October 2026.
  7. Why can't I withdraw to my chosen payment method? Betfair, Net Deposits / closed loop. checked 19 October 2026.
  8. PayPal FAQs Betfair. checked 19 October 2026.
  9. What payment methods does BetMGM accept? BetMGM (LeoVegas Gaming PLC), Deposit and withdrawal method tables (article updated 2026-10-18). checked 19 October 2026.
  10. How to withdraw my winnings? BetMGM (LeoVegas Gaming PLC), Withdrawal timeframes; Why hasn't my withdrawal gone through?; Important information (article updated 2026-10-18). checked 19 October 2026.
  11. What payment methods does BetUK accept? BetUK, Deposit and withdrawal tables (Zendesk API snapshot). checked 19 October 2026.
  12. Ways to Deposit Betway Limited, UK help centre (Genesys document 847dd3ff-d082-430d-a80d-82323cee0ba9, updated 2026-06-17). checked 19 October 2026.
  13. Terms & Conditions (Last updated: 21/08/2026) Betway Limited, Sections 2, 3, 4.2, 4.4, 5 (Payment Details / Withdrawals), 7.1, 9.2, 10. checked 19 October 2026.
  14. My PayPal deposit is not reflecting in my account Betway Limited, UK help centre (Genesys document 01c16e71-e6b9-49d6-b781-08383429d8af). checked 19 October 2026.
  15. What Payment Methods Can I Use? (updated 2026-10-17) BoyleSports. checked 19 October 2026.
  16. What Withdrawal Methods do you offer? (updated 2026-10-19) BoyleSports. checked 19 October 2026.
  17. How long do withdrawals take to reach me? (updated 2026-10-17) BoyleSports. checked 19 October 2026.
  18. What is the Minimum and Maximum amount I can Deposit? (updated 2026-10-18) BoyleSports. checked 19 October 2026.
  19. What is the Minimum Amount I can Withdraw? (updated 2026-10-17) BoyleSports. checked 19 October 2026.
  20. PayPal Frequently Asked Questions Coral. checked 19 October 2026.
  21. I have requested a withdrawal, but the amount has not been transferred yet. Coral. checked 19 October 2026.
  22. Deposit Methods Coral. checked 19 October 2026.
  23. What are the fees for a withdrawal? Coral. checked 19 October 2026.
  24. PayPal Frequently Asked Questions Ladbrokes, Payment Methods > PayPal. checked 19 October 2026.
  25. I have requested a withdrawal, but the amount has not been transferred yet. Ladbrokes, Payments FAQs. checked 19 October 2026.
  26. Deposit Methods Ladbrokes, Payments > Deposit Methods. checked 19 October 2026.
  27. What are the fees for a withdrawal? Ladbrokes, Payments FAQs. checked 19 October 2026.
  28. Payment methods LiveScore Bet, Zendesk API article 360013745659. checked 19 October 2026.
  29. How long will my withdrawal take? LiveScore Bet, Zendesk API article 360013677740. checked 19 October 2026.
  30. Popular Withdrawal Questions LiveScore Bet, Zendesk API article 20822720533650. checked 19 October 2026.
  31. My Payment Details have Changed, But I’ve Processed a Withdrawal LiveScore Bet, Zendesk API article 360013746139. checked 19 October 2026.
  32. Popular Deposit Questions LiveScore Bet, Zendesk API article 21283003011218. checked 19 October 2026.
  33. Deposit Queries Paddy Power, What payment methods do you accept?. checked 19 October 2026.
  34. Withdrawal Queries Paddy Power, Withdrawal Timescales; How to withdraw; Other FAQs. checked 19 October 2026.
  35. Payment Methods FAQs Paddy Power. checked 19 October 2026.
  36. A change to Google Pay and PayPal Sky Betting & Gaming. checked 19 October 2026.
  37. Payment Methods Hub Smarkets, Payment Methods for United Kingdom (UKGC) table (article updated 2026-07-23). checked 19 October 2026.
  38. PayPal Smarkets, Updated 2024-01-31. checked 19 October 2026.
  39. Minimum and maximum deposits Smarkets, Updated 2025-02-06. checked 19 October 2026.
  40. Payment Information | Sports Spread Betting | Spreadex Spreadex, Account FAQs > Payment Information, plus site footer. checked 19 October 2026.
  41. Payment Methods Virgin Bet, Zendesk API article 360013356273. checked 19 October 2026.
  42. How long will my withdrawal take? Virgin Bet, Zendesk API article 360013356313. checked 19 October 2026.
  43. Popular Withdrawal Questions Virgin Bet, Zendesk API article 20385663655058. checked 19 October 2026.
  44. My Payment Details have Changed, But I’ve Processed a Withdrawal Virgin Bet, Zendesk API article 360013262894. checked 19 October 2026.
  45. Popular Deposit Questions Virgin Bet, Zendesk API article 21167923227154. checked 19 October 2026.
  46. Available Deposit and Withdrawal Options (Excluding customers registered in the Republic of Ireland) William Hill, Per-method limits and timescales tables. checked 19 October 2026.
  47. PayPal User Agreement PayPal UK Ltd, About Your Account; Adding or Withdrawing Money. checked 19 October 2026.
  48. PayPal Acceptable Use Policy PayPal UK Ltd, Activities Requiring Approval, section 6. checked 19 October 2026.
  49. What gambling activities does PayPal prohibit? PayPal UK Ltd. checked 19 October 2026.
  50. PayPal Consumer Fees PayPal UK Ltd, Buying with PayPal; Withdrawals Out of PayPal; Other Consumer Fees. checked 19 October 2026.
  51. How do I withdraw money from my PayPal account? PayPal UK Ltd. checked 19 October 2026.
  52. Using e-wallets to bet online Gambling Commission. checked 19 October 2026.
  53. What is PayPal Gambling Block? PayPal UK Ltd. checked 19 October 2026.