How do I pay a bookmaker in Australia?
Credit cards, credit-funded digital wallets and digital currency have been banned for online and phone betting in Australia since 11 June 2024. Debit cards and PayID are named in the rules and sources we have read. Which methods each bookmaker states is not yet confirmed, so every operator cell below reads Not confirmed.
Pages in this section
- 01Using PayID with an Australian bookmakerPayID and betting accounts: what operators list, what to know
- 02Debit cards for betting: what still works after 11 June 2024Debit cards and betting accounts after the credit card ban
- 03BPAY and bookmakers: is it offered, and for what?BPAY and betting accounts: what operators list
- 04Bank transfer with a bookmaker: what the banking pages sayBank transfers and betting accounts: what operators list
- 05Apple Pay and Google Pay with bookmakers: the debit-card conditionApple Pay and Google Pay for betting deposits: what applies
- 06Declined deposit: the rules and the checks behind itWhy a betting deposit is declined: card type, bank and rules
- 07What the 11 June 2024 ban on credit cards and crypto coversCredit card and crypto betting ban in Australia, from 2024
- 08Which payment methods do the bookmakers say they accept?Payment methods listed by 12 bookmakers: data snapshot
- 09What minimum deposits and limit options do operators publish?Minimum deposits and limit options: data snapshot
What is banned
Since 11 June 2024, ACMA's credit ban covers credit cards, credit-funded wallets and digital currency when used to bet online or by phone. Lotteries are not covered.
A review of the ban is open: the Department of Infrastructure lists a consultation from 29 October to 27 November 2026. We will record the outcome on rule changes.
The upshot: no credit, no crypto, for online and phone betting, since 11 June 2024.
Methods named in the rules
| Method | What the rules or scheme say | Bookmakers that state it |
|---|---|---|
| PayID | Payment address linked to a mobile number, email, ABN or Organisation Identifier; run by Australian Payments Plus | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 |
| Debit card | Visa or Mastercard debit is not covered by the ban | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 |
| BPAY | Not covered in the sources read | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 |
| Bank transfer | Not covered in the sources read | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 |
| Apple Pay, Google Pay | Banned where funded by credit; a debit-funded wallet is the condition | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 |
| Credit card, digital currency | Banned since 11 June 2024 | Not applicable |
The upshot: only the banned methods are settled; operator coverage waits on each banking page being read.
How we read banking pages
Check C08 asks whether the banking page lists deposit methods. Check C09 asks whether a minimum deposit in A$ is stated. Each is read from the operator's own page and dated.
An operator page that returns an error is shown as Not confirmed on {date} with the status code. We do not work around a blocked page.
This hub does not cover payout times.
Limits and controls
Deposit limits sit with the other tools on staying in control. Licensing questions are on licensing and legality.
18+ and where to get help
18+ only. Gambling can be harmful. Need help? Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7) or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. To exclude yourself from licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers, register with BetStop at betstop.gov.au. BetStop help line: 1800 238 786.
FAQ
Can I deposit with a credit card?
No. Credit cards, credit-funded wallets and digital currency have been banned for online and phone betting since 11 June 2024.
What is PayID?
A payment address tied to a mobile number, email, ABN or Organisation Identifier, run by Australian Payments Plus. Which bookmakers accept it is not yet confirmed here.
Does the ban cover Apple Pay or Google Pay?
It covers a wallet funded by credit. Whether a given bookmaker accepts a wallet is not confirmed on this site yet.
Where do I find a bookmaker's minimum deposit?
On its banking page. Check C09 records the minimum in A$ when one is stated, with the date it was read.