Why credit cards are not accepted and who may process payments
No: a casino licensed in Great Britain cannot take payment by credit card, because LC 6.1.2 prohibits it, and LC 5.1.2 requires payments to go through regulated payment providers, in force since 31 January 2024. This applies to licensed remote operators as of 13 November 2026. It depends on the exact wording of each condition and on how your payment is actually processed.
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The two conditions
Both conditions are in the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP), and both are addressed to the operator.
| Condition | What it sets | Date |
|---|---|---|
| LC 6.1.2 | Payment by credit card to a licensee is prohibited | Edition not checked |
| LC 5.1.2 | Payments accepted only through regulated payment providers | In force since 31 January 2024 |
What is allowed instead
The conditions do not name a list of accepted methods. Which methods a casino offers is shown in its cashier, and we have not confirmed a standard set.
Two methods have their own pages here: debit cards and open banking payments. Those pages do not discuss credit cards as a choice.
We have not read how the rules treat a wallet that is funded by another source. We publish no view on that.
If a casino offers a credit card
Treat it as a prompt to check, not as proof of anything.
- Look for the licence statement and account number in the footer.
- Search the number in the register and check status and domain.
- Read the cashier's own wording on card types.
- Stop if the licence cannot be confirmed.
More signs are on spotting an unlicensed live casino.
Keeping control of spending
Paying by debit card means the money is yours at the time of the deposit. A limit helps further.
Setting one before the first hand is explained on setting a deposit limit. Other pages in this area are under safer live play and money and ID checks.
Method and gaps
The two conditions are summarised from the Gambling Commission pages linked above, as recorded in our brief. We have not recorded the edition date of the wording, and we have not read any exceptions. A quotation will be added once the text is read.
Quick answers
- Can I deposit with a credit card at a licensed live casino?
No. LC 6.1.2 prohibits payment by credit card to a licensee. If a site offers it, treat that as a reason to check the register before you go further.
- What does LC 5.1.2 add?
It requires payments to go through regulated payment providers, and it has applied since 31 January 2024. It governs who handles the money, not which method you prefer.
- Are there exceptions to the credit card ban?
The condition text may contain exceptions. We have not read them for this page, so we publish none. Read the condition on the Gambling Commission site.
- Does this page compare payment methods?
No. Our payment pages cover debit cards and open banking only. Credit cards are not presented as an option there.