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What's changing?
New regulation from the Gambling Commission means that from 14th April 2020 you can't pay for most forms of gambling on your credit card in Great Britain anymore. From the 18th November 2020 this will extend to gambling transactions in all countries outside of the UK, including Northern Ireland.
When does this happen?
The ban came into place on the 18 November 2020.
What is classed as a gambling transaction?
This applies to all “online and offline gambling transactions, except lotteries that are run for good causes”. So this means it includes gambling on betting websites, in casinos, playing bingo and arcades, along with all forms of betting done in person at the bookmakers.
Can I still buy a lottery ticket with my credit card?
Yes, National Lottery tickets can still be bought on your credit card in supermarkets and newsagents, as long as they are purchased at the same time as other products.
Can I still buy drinks and food in a Casino with my credit card?
You should check this directly with the Casino you are planning to visit, as this will depend how they process payments.
What countries does this apply to?
From 14th April this initially applied to gambling transactions in Scotland, England and Wales. From 18th November it will extend to gambling transactions in all countries outside of the UK, including Northern Ireland.
Can I still gamble in other countries, for example, the USA?
No. From 18th November you will no longer be able to gamble in any country using your credit card.
Can I still use my debit card to gamble in Great Britain?
Yes, you can still use your debit card to pay for these transactions.
Where should I go if I’m worried about gambling?
BeGambleAware offers free, confidential advice to anyone who is worried about their own or someone else’s gambling.
Due to the current circumstances relating to COVID-19 (coronavirus) our phone lines are very busy. Please only call us if your enquiry is urgent.
New regulation from the Gambling Commission means that from 14th April 2020 you can't pay for most forms of gambling on your credit card in Great Britain anymore. From the 18th November 2020 this will extend to gambling transactions in all countries outside of the UK, including Northern Ireland.
When does this happen?
The ban came into place on the 18 November 2020.
What is classed as a gambling transaction?
This applies to all “online and offline gambling transactions, except lotteries that are run for good causes”. So this means it includes gambling on betting websites, in casinos, playing bingo and arcades, along with all forms of betting done in person at the bookmakers.
Can I still buy a lottery ticket with my credit card?
Yes, National Lottery tickets can still be bought on your credit card in supermarkets and newsagents, as long as they are purchased at the same time as other products.
Can I still buy drinks and food in a Casino with my credit card?
You should check this directly with the Casino you are planning to visit, as this will depend how they process payments.
What countries does this apply to?
From 14th April this initially applied to gambling transactions in Scotland, England and Wales. From 18th November it will extend to gambling transactions in all countries outside of the UK, including Northern Ireland.
Can I still gamble in other countries, for example, the USA?
No. From 18th November you will no longer be able to gamble in any country using your credit card.
Can I still use my debit card to gamble in Great Britain?
Yes, you can still use your debit card to pay for these transactions.
Where should I go if I’m worried about gambling?
BeGambleAware offers free, confidential advice to anyone who is worried about their own or someone else’s gambling.
Due to the current circumstances relating to COVID-19 (coronavirus) our phone lines are very busy. Please only call us if your enquiry is urgent.
Last edited by JonathanG; 23-11-20 at 10:25.
