Unibet Deposit Guide - Methods and Options for 2024

If you’re new to Unibet, take advantage of their new customer promo code and there’s no need to add any card details straight away. Instead, they give the option to select from their multiple deposit methods after account creation. Be sure to read our article on withdrawing funds from your Unibet account.

Once your account is created, you'll have the option to select from multiple deposit methods. Deposit methods have different terms, such as minimum and maximum limits and the time it takes for funds to clear. In this article, we'll review each of them so you can make the choice that's best for you.

Always keep the regulated closed-loop policy in mind, which forces you to withdraw your funds via your initial deposit method to the value of that deposit. Our Net Deposits and Closed-Loop Restrictions article goes into more detail

It also helps to make yourself aware of Unibet's terms and conditions.

Visa, Mastercard, Visa Electron and Maestro Debit Cards

Deposit a minimum of £5 and a maximum of £10,000 instantly.

Unibet accepts various Debit Cards, more than most online platforms, accepting Visa, MasterCard, Visa Electron and Maestro. All have a minimum deposit limit of £5 and a maximum of £10,000.

This limit is relatively low compared to other online platforms, with some specifying no maximum limit. Once saved, the card used to deposit funds is remembered when you start withdrawing. You can change the withdrawal method, but the closed-loop policy will require at least some funds to be withdrawn to this card.

Paysafecard

Not eligible for the Welcome Bonus. Deposit a minimum of £10 and a maximum of £425 instantly with no fees. Paysafecard is not an approved withdrawal method.

Also accepted with Bet365 and Paddy Power, the Paysafecard is a prepaid card that can be used online but not for withdrawals at ATMs.

You may be wondering why the deposit limit is so low, but that can be explained by how it's funded. To add funds to your Paysafecard, you need to purchase vouchers, and it's unlikely that you're going to need or want a prepaid card with a massive amount of credit on it, especially when so many e-wallets exist and can store your money without the need to buy credit. However, sticking with your Paysafecard is beneficial if you're looking for a way to limit how much you deposit into your Unibet account. A significant negative is that you can't take advantage of Unibet's welcome bonus if you deposit with your Paysafecard.

You need to be aware that you must also use another method to deposit funds into your Unibet account. This is because you won't be able to withdraw funds to your Paysafecard, and you can only select an alternative withdrawal method if it has first been used to deposit.

Skrill

Not eligible for the Welcome Bonus. Deposit a minimum of £5 and a maximum of £10,000 instantly, with no fees attached.

This method is also available with Bet365 and Paddy Power but not with Virgin Bet or Sky Bet. When it comes to e-wallets, the functionality tends to be the same across the board, with personal choice determining which you choose.

You'll need to create your Skrill account before selecting it as a deposit method, and you must ensure that the name on your Skrill account matches that registered on your Unibet account.

Unfortunately, this is another deposit method ineligible for Unibet's welcome bonus.

Neteller

Deposit a minimum of £5 and a maximum of £10,000 instantly, with no fees attached.

Another e-wallet growing in popularity, Neteller operates differently from Skrill and PayPal because you can get a card with it, allowing you to withdraw money from ATMs. Either use it solely as an e-wallet or get the Net+ card.

The great thing about using e-wallets to manage your Unibet funds is that you don't ever have to withdraw them to a bank account, leaving them as separate sources of funds.

Bank Transfer

Deposit a minimum of £10 and a maximum of £10,000. No fees are attached, and funds will be deposited in 1 - 3 banking days.

With some online betting platforms, depositing funds via Bank Transfer provides the maximum deposit limit. This higher limit tends to be its only benefit since it's also the method that can take the longest for funds to clear.

Unibet is similar to Paddy Power and Bet365 in offering higher or equal limits on e-wallet transfers and, in some cases, a lower deposit minimum. The main benefit of depositing funds into your Unibet account via Bank Transfer is the element of security offered. With a Bank Transfer, the transaction takes place from your online banking platform.

Trustly

Deposit a minimum of £10 and a maximum of £10,000. No fees are attached, and funds transfer instantly.

With Unibet, the Bank Transfer deposit method has an extra layer. Trustly is an account to account payment platform that securely facilitates the transfer process. Because of their involvement, using the Bank Transfer method is usually instantaneous but can take up to 12 hours.

Apple Pay

Deposit a minimum of £5 and a maximum of £10,000. No fees are attached, and your deposit will clear instantly. Funds cannot be withdrawn via Apple Pay.

You'll likely have Apple Pay set up to cover in-app purchases if you use Apple products. It makes the process fast because your details are already saved on your device, meaning you don't need to go to another platform to approve the deposit.

With a minimum of £5 and a maximum of £10,000, it's a convenient way of paying for Apple users. The downside is that it will be connected to one specific card, meaning you can't switch between bank accounts. It's also not an approved Unibet withdrawal method.

How to Deposit Funds

Although it's an available option, you don't have to save a Debit Card to Unibet when you create your account. The Deposit icon sits at the top of the page at all times, making it easy to get started with your first deposit at any time.

You'll be presented with a menu with all the deposit methods available from this screen.

As you can see in the image above, Unibet reminds you which payment methods will result in you losing your welcome offer. You'll want to avoid those, at least for your first deposit, if you plan on claiming the bonus.

Once you've decided which payment method to use, click on the arrow to input a deposit amount and follow the steps to complete the transaction.

Always Bet Responsibly

Unibet has many tools to help keep you safe when gambling online. Although it's addictive and can result in problems, Unibet wants to make sure it's fun, which is why the first tool you'll find is a test that assesses your player profile. By answering their nine questions honestly, you'll get a clear picture of how in control you are of your gambling.

Setting Limits

As with other online betting platforms, Unibet prompts you to create a deposit limit when you open your account. However, you can find the safety options at any time by clicking on the Safer Gambling section at the top of the page.

A Deposit Limit enables you to set a fixed deposit limit for 24 hours, 7 days or 30 days. Although you can change these limits as you wish, the change isn't instant. Unibet will contact you 24 hours after your request, asking you to confirm that you still want to go ahead, giving you time to think and potentially change your mind. You can place bets with stakes as low as 10p at Unibet, so a lower limit needn

Other options include the reality check. Common on all online betting sites, you can set this reminder to alert you when you've been online or playing for 30, 60 or 90 minutes.

Unibet also offers a Product Block, which allows you to select a sport or online game you feel you need to take a break from. The product block can be from 24 hours to 6 months, and you won't be able to reactivate it during this time.

When it comes to taking a complete break, Unibet has several options. Taking a Time Out means you can prevent yourself from gambling with Unibet for 24 hours to 6 weeks. The Self-Exclusion feature blocks access to your Unibet account from 6 months to 5 years, and you can even add Gamban software to block betting sites from your device completely.

Taking things a step further, Unibet advertises that some banks offer the ability to freeze gambling transactions. You can also help prevent temptation by stopping online gambling adverts with Be Gamble Aware.

Unavailable Payment Methods

Unibet offers a variety of payment methods, but there are still some that are missing.

• E-wallets - Although Skrill and Neteller are accepted, PayPal, Much Better and Rapid transfer aren't. Much Better and Rapid Transfer have higher deposit limits than other online platforms. However, since Unibet operates a £10,000 limit across multiple deposit options, they're unlikely to increase it with these.
• Cash/Dedicated Card - Bet365 and Paddy Power have their own cash cards powered by Visa and MasterCard. Once activated, funds can be withdrawn from your online account to these cards and then they're used as a standard Debit Card for online purchases and ATM withdrawals. Like Sky Bet and Virgin Bet, Unibet doesn't offer such a feature at this time.
• Google Pay - Since Apple Pay is accepted, it seems unusual that Google Pay isn't. Operating similarly to Apple Pay, it's used for those not using an Apple product and is often favoured when depositing via your mobile or tablet.
• Credit Cards - In line with all other online gambling platforms and official regulations, Unibet does not accept Credit Cards as a payment method for depositing funds into your account.

Change Log

• 18th April 2023 - Removed PayPal as a deposit method.
• 3rd April 2024 - Created separate entries for Skrill and Neteller, previously just e-wallets.