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Pennsylvania online bettors can no longer use credit cards to fund their bet365 accounts, as the operator has officially removed the payment option.
The move aligns bet365 with major competitors DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM, all of which have recently phased out credit card deposits as part of a broader industry shift toward responsible gambling and regulatory compliance.
This applies to both the operator’s Pennsylvania online casino platform and its Pennsylvania sportsbook.
Policy does not include withdrawals
Bet365 confirmed the change via its Pennsylvania help page, stating that as of April 13, credit cards are no longer accepted as a deposit method.
The update applies to both bet365 Sportsbook PA and bet365 Casino PA products. Any deposits made before that date will still be processed, but players must now use alternative methods such as debit cards, PayPal, or Apple Pay going forward.
The policy does not impact withdrawals, which can still be completed through existing methods.
Following industry leaders DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM
Bet365 is the latest operator to make the change, following a wave of similar decisions across the U.S. market.
DraftKings was among the first to act, ending credit card deposits in 2025. FanDuel did so earlier this year.
BetMGM began phasing out the option in March, including in Pennsylvania, after the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fined the operator $100,000 last month for Know Your Customer failures.
These moves mean that some of the largest operators in Pennsylvania now prohibit credit cards for funding betting accounts.
Responsible gaming, regulatory pressure driving change
The shift away from credit cards comes amid increasing scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers.
In Pennsylvania, BetMGM’s decision followed regulatory action tied to fraud and compliance issues.
More broadly, policymakers have raised concerns that credit cards can encourage bettors to gamble with borrowed money, potentially leading to debt. Some studies and lawmakers have highlighted that a significant portion of bettors used credit cards and could incur substantial fees.
Senator Wayne Fontana introduced Senate Bill 265 earlier this year. He would force all operators to eliminate credit card deposits from customers. Fontana said in his memo:
“Gambling and credit card debt often go hand in hand since this disorder can lead to financial problems that affect one’s ability to pay off debt.” …
“With the average Pennsylvanian having a credit card balance that exceeds $5,640, online gaming should not be another scenario to accumulate more debt.”
Several states already prohibit credit card gambling entirely, and more legislation is under consideration across the country.
With bet365 now joining its competitors, the removal of credit cards appears to be quickly becoming the industry standard in Pennsylvania and beyond.
