# Which betting apps list the most ways to pay from a phone? > Criterion C5 counts five payment methods per betting app in Ireland, with credit cards excluded by law. See the method list and the table to be filled. Source: https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/betting-apps-mobile-payments-compared/ Updated: 2026-11-07 Criterion C5 counts which of five payment methods an operator lists for Ireland. The five are debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and bank transfer or Open Banking. On 7 November 2026 none of the eight candidates has been read, so no operator leads yet. Credit cards are excluded by law (s.165), so they never score. ## The five methods The list is closed. Each method the operator documents for Ireland earns 2 points, so C5 carries 10 of 100. **Source: AppScore v1, criterion C5 · checked 7 November 2026** | Method | What counts | Points | |---|---|---| | Debit card | Visa Debit and Mastercard Debit as one entry | 2 | | Apple Pay | Named on the operator's payment page for Ireland | 2 | | Google Pay | Named on the operator's payment page for Ireland | 2 | | PayPal | Named on the operator's payment page for Ireland | 2 | | Bank transfer or Open Banking | Either route, as the operator documents it | 2 | Other wallets sit outside the list and do not score. **In short:** Five methods, 2 points each, 10 points at most. ## Candidates and results Only operators that pass the licence gate are scored. Order is alphabetical until scores exist. **Source: operator payment pages for Ireland (not yet read) · checked 7 November 2026** | Candidate | Debit card | Apple Pay | Google Pay | PayPal | Bank transfer or Open Banking | Listed (of 5) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | bet365 | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | BetVictor | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | Betway | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | BoyleSports | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | Paddy Power | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | Sky Bet | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | Unibet | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | | William Hill | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | Not checked | **In short:** Eight rows, five methods, no cell filled yet. ## Why credit cards are excluded Section 165 of the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 bans credit cards and e-methods funded from credit cards. It has applied since 5 February 2026. An app that lists such a method would be a finding, not a point. Detail: [the credit card ban and wallets](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/credit-card-ban-and-mobile-payments/). **In short:** Credit cards never score. ## A listed method can still fail - Banks can block gambling payments: AIB, Bank of Ireland, EBS, PTSB and Revolut offer blocks per the GRAI list ([data](https://beforeyouinstall.com/data/bank-gambling-blocks-and-protection-tools/)). - Apple Pay is a wallet on Apple devices; Google Pay is a wallet on Android phones. - Fees, minimum and maximum amounts, and withdrawal times are recorded as published, with a date. None is recorded yet. Withdrawal speed is Not checked. **In short:** A list shows what is documented, not what your bank will allow. ## Check a payment method yourself 1. Open the operator's payment or banking help page for Ireland. 2. Note each method named, for deposits and for withdrawals. 3. Look for credit cards in the list. If you find one, stop and read [Is a betting app safe in Ireland](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/are-betting-apps-in-ireland-safe/). 4. Ask your bank whether a gambling block is on. **In short:** Four steps before the first deposit; see [nine checks before your first deposit](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/before-your-first-deposit-from-a-phone/). ## Who is not included - Operators with no entry on the GRAI register on the working day. - Brands known only from the old Revenue list. - Exchanges and prediction markets, until the licence type is checked. - Casino and slots payment pages: those products are not licensed in Ireland. ## Operator links No operator link is attached in this build. If added, up to five links sit in one block that opens with Ad and shows 18+ · T&Cs apply. See [How we earn money](https://beforeyouinstall.com/how-we-earn/). ## How we checked This version uses the compliance brief and the C5 criterion text. No payment page was opened. We did not make a deposit, so we cannot speak to how a payment behaves. Method: [AppScore v1](https://beforeyouinstall.com/guides/appscore-method/). ## What changed 7 November 2026: first version. Every table cell reads Not checked. ## Related questions ### Can I use a credit card in an Irish betting app? No. Section 165 bans credit cards and e-methods funded by them. It has applied since 5 February 2026. ### Which betting app lists the most payment methods? Not known yet. On 7 November 2026 no operator payment page has been read, so every count is Not checked. ### Can my bank still block a payment the app lists? Yes. AIB, Bank of Ireland, EBS, PTSB and Revolut offer gambling blocks per the GRAI list. A block can stop a listed method. ## Safer gambling 18+ only. Gambling can be addictive – play responsibly. Set limits, take breaks and never bet more than you can afford to lose. Free 24/7 support: 1800 936 725 · gamblingcare.ie. More tools are on [Responsible gambling](https://beforeyouinstall.com/responsible-gambling/). ## FAQ **Can I use a credit card in an Irish betting app?** No. Section 165 bans credit cards and e-methods funded by them. It has applied since 5 February 2026. **Which betting app lists the most payment methods?** Not known yet. On 7 November 2026 no operator payment page has been read, so every count is Not checked. **Can my bank still block a payment the app lists?** Yes. AIB, Bank of Ireland, EBS, PTSB and Revolut offer gambling blocks per the GRAI list. A block can stop a listed method.