Can I Use Revolut for Gambling in the UK?
Often yes — if the site accepts Revolut/card payments and your Revolut gambling block is off (it's off by default). If the block is on, gambling payments are declined. And Revolut can't be used to dodge the UK credit-card gambling ban, which extends to fintech and e-wallet payments.
🔑 Key takeaways
- Revolut deposits work where the operator accepts card payments and your gambling block is off.
- The gambling block is off by default; switching it on declines recognised gambling payments.
- The block matches merchants by category, so a few payments can slip through — you remain liable.
- UK operators can't accept credit-card gambling payments — the ban covers e-wallets and fintechs too.
- Use only your own account and never someone else's card.
In many cases a UK player can use Revolut for gambling deposits, with two important caveats: the site must accept Revolut/card payments, and Revolut may block gambling transactions if you’ve enabled its gambling block.
The Revolut gambling block
Revolut’s help centre says the block can stop card payments it identifies as gambling — bookmakers, online casinos and betting apps. It is switched off by default, so a new account isn’t automatically blocked. Try to deposit £20 at bet365 or William Hill: with the block off, the payment may go through like any card transaction; with it on, it should be declined where Revolut recognises the merchant as gambling. Revolut’s wording is careful — the block applies to payments it identifies as gambling, and the Financial Ombudsman has noted that if some slip through, the customer can still be liable. This is the fintech version of a bank gambling block.
The UK credit-card rule
Since 14 April 2020, UK-licensed operators must not accept credit-card payments for gambling, and the Commission says the ban extends to credit-card payments made through money-service businesses, including e-wallets and fintechs. In plain English: using Revolut does not let you bypass the UK credit-card gambling ban.
Safe-use tips
Use only your own Revolut account, never someone else’s card — the same principle behind closed-loop withdrawals — and keep the gambling block on if you’re trying to control spend. If a payment fails, it’s often not the casino: it may be Revolut’s merchant-category block, your app settings, or the operator’s payment rules. Compare card-friendly operators on our casino hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Why was my Revolut gambling payment declined? +
Most likely the gambling block is on, or the merchant is recognised as gambling. Check the block in your Revolut app before assuming it's a casino problem.
Can I use Revolut to get around the credit-card ban? +
No. Since 14 April 2020, UK operators can't accept credit-card gambling payments, and the ban extends to payments routed through e-wallets and fintechs like Revolut.
Is the Revolut gambling block reliable? +
It blocks payments it identifies as gambling, but matching depends on merchant category — some can slip through, and Revolut notes you can still be liable for those.
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