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Payment & consumer guide

Payment controls and safer gambling tools

Use bank controls, operator limits or a break to reduce access to gambling payments. If you need help, contact an independent support service.

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Set a boundary before a payment is available

Banks and payment providers may offer gambling blocks, spending controls or transaction notifications. Features differ by provider, so check the current settings and what a block covers. A bank control is a personal safeguard; it is not a payment troubleshooting step to bypass. If you have chosen a block, keep it in place and contact your bank if it is not working as expected.

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UKGC-licensed operators must provide information about safer-gambling tools and controls. Limits and exclusion tools may be available in an account, but availability and terms vary. If controlling gambling payments feels difficult, stop using the payment route and reach out for support rather than trying another route.

Get help

GamCare provides the National Gambling Helpline at 0808 8020 133 and online support. Its current contact options are listed on GamCare’s website. GAMSTOP is a free online self-exclusion service for licensed gambling accounts; read how it works on the separate GAMSTOP guide.

This page contains no operator links, offers or gambling prompts. If there is immediate danger or a financial crisis, contact local emergency or debt-support services.

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