How to Withdraw Online Casino Winnings Quickly

Opening an account and making a deposit at an online casino takes minutes. Getting your winnings out can take longer – sometimes much longer – if you do not know how the process works. Here is what happens when you request a withdrawal and how to make it as quick as possible.

1. Verify your account. Most casinos ask for ID, proof of address and sometimes proof of payment method before the first withdrawal. Licensed UK casinos must check your identity before you can play at all.
2. Check bonus wagering. If you used a bonus, you must meet its wagering requirement first. For example, a $100 bonus with 40x wagering means you need to bet $4,000 in total before bonus winnings can be withdrawn.
3. Open the cashier and choose the withdrawal option.
4. Pick a payment method. Casinos usually pay back to the method you deposited with, where possible.
5. Enter the amount within the casino’s minimum and maximum limits and confirm the request.

The total time has two parts: the casino’s own processing time and the time your payment provider takes to move the money.

• Pending period – many casinos hold requests for 24 to 72 hours before approving them. Some fast-paying sites approve within hours.
• E-wallets – Skrill, Neteller and PayPal are usually the fastest, often within a day after approval.
• Debit cards – typically one to five business days.
• Bank transfers – often three to seven business days, though instant banking methods are faster.
• Crypto – can be very quick at casinos that support it, once the withdrawal is approved.

Compare speeds, fees and limits in our guide to casino payment methods.

• Complete verification as soon as you sign up, not when you want to cash out.
• Use the same method for deposits and withdrawals.
• Read the bonus terms – or skip the bonus if you want to withdraw winnings straight away.
• Check daily, weekly and monthly withdrawal limits, especially if you hope to win big.
• Play in your own currency to avoid conversion delays and fees.
• Do not reverse a pending withdrawal to keep playing – it is one of the easiest ways to lose your winnings.

Many casinos also give VIP players higher limits and faster processing. Our casino reviews list the withdrawal times and limits for each site, so you can pick a fast payer before you deposit.