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PayPal casinos

How deposits and withdrawals with PayPal work at online casinos, what they cost, and which casinos in our database accept it.

By the Gambling Hero editorial team · Checked October 24, 2026

Short answer

PayPal is one of the best-known digital wallets, but its role at online casinos is narrower than many players expect. PayPal requires gambling merchants to get prior approval and only allows these payments where both the operator and its customers are in places where the activity is legal.

How PayPal works at casinos

As a result, PayPal is mostly found at casinos licensed in regulated markets, such as several European countries and Ontario in Canada. Where it is offered, deposits are instant and withdrawals are often among the faster options once the casino has approved them. Paying through PayPal means the casino never sees your card or bank details. PayPal's purchase protection does not cover gambling payments in a number of countries, and conversion between currencies uses PayPal's own rate. If a casino lists PayPal, that is generally a sign it holds a licence for your market.

Payment facts
Typee-wallet
CompanyPayPal Holdings, Inc.
Deposit speedinstant
Withdrawal speedoften 0–24h after casino approval (typical, varies)
FeesPersonal-account fees vary by country. Currency conversion uses PayPal's own exchange rate including a margin. Check PayPal's local fee page.
Casino policyPayPal's Acceptable Use Policy lists gambling and gaming among activities that need PayPal's prior approval, and only where the operator and its customers are located exclusively in jurisdictions where the activity is legal. In practice PayPal appears mainly at operators licensed in regulated markets. In Canada its availability is concentrated at operators regulated by iGaming Ontario. Gambling payments are excluded from PayPal's buyer and seller protection in several countries, including the US, Canada and Brazil.
VerificationA verified PayPal account in the same name as the casino account is usually required. Operators also run their own identity checks.

Pros

  • Widely trusted brand
  • Fast withdrawals at many licensed casinos
  • No card details shared with the casino

Cons

  • Only available at approved, licensed operators
  • Not available for gambling in many countries
  • Gambling payments are not covered by purchase protection in several countries

Casinos that accept PayPal

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