Key takeaways
- Use a debit card.
- £10 triggers most offers.
- One payment, not two.
- No credit cards.
Quick answerMake your first deposit by debit card, in a single payment, for the amount the welcome offer needs: £10 at four of our five casinos and £20 at Casumo.
Making the deposit
- Open the cashier or deposit page.
- Choose debit card.
- Enter the amount.
- Opt in to the welcome offer first if the casino requires it.
- Confirm; your bank may ask you to approve it in its app.
How much
| Casino | Smallest deposit | Welcome offer needs |
|---|---|---|
| PlayOJO | £10 | £10 |
| Coral | £5 (£10 for the welcome offer) | £10 |
| Ladbrokes | £5 by debit card (£10 for the welcome offer) | £10 |
| Casumo | £10 (£20 for the welcome offer) | £20 |
| 10bet | £10 | £10 (check at sign-up) |
A £5 deposit is accepted at Coral and Ladbrokes but triggers neither offer, and because a welcome offer belongs to your first deposit, you may not get a second chance at it.
Why a debit card
It qualifies for every welcome offer here. Coral and Ladbrokes do not credit theirs for deposits by PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, Paysafe or prepaid cards. You can add PayPal afterwards for withdrawals.
What you cannot use
Credit cards have been banned for gambling in Britain since April 2020. A site that accepts one is not licensed here.
If your deposit is declined
The commonest causes are a credit card, a card in someone else's name, a gambling block switched on in your banking app, or a deposit limit already reached. Your bank's app will usually say which.
Guides for this step
Keep reading: How to play baccarat, How to play casino poker and Getting started at PlayOJO.
Keep handy: the one-page cheat sheet and the ready-to-play checklist.
Offer terms were read from each casino's published conditions and dated 5 October 2026. Game rules and house edges are standard published figures. Casino details other than offers come from independent reviews; we have not opened real-money accounts. How we check. 18+. Free help: 0808 8020 133 or safer gambling.
Frequently asked questions
How do I deposit at an online casino?
Open the cashier, choose debit card and enter the amount.
How much should my first deposit be?
The amount the welcome offer needs, usually £10.
Can I deposit by PayPal?
Yes, but it may not earn the welcome offer.
Can I use a credit card?
No.