Casinos That Accept American Express

The following casinos all allow you to deposit using American Express, but some may not allow you to withdraw using the same method. We have discussed such issues in more detail further down:

• BetWay
• Paddy Power
• BetFair
• Bet365
• Bet Victor
• Mr. Green
• 888 Casino

You can also use American Express to deposit and withdraw on many poker rooms like PokerStars and PKR and you shouldn’t have an issue using it on sports books either. Of course, this changes completely if you reside in a country where online gambling is illegal or restricted, such as the United States and China. This is discussed in more detail in our American Express and gambling FAQ, which you can find at the bottom of this guide.

Facts About American Express

• They are one of the top credit cards in the world, behind only VISA, MasterCard and Chase in terms of global cardholders.
• They are available in 130 countries.
• There are around 6 billion transactions per year on American Express cards.
• They were once ranked as the 25th most valuable brand and the 17th most admired brand in the world.
• The company has a net income of more than $5 billion per annum.

Pros of Using American Express Casinos

• It’s accessible and used on most online casinos.
• It’s easy.
• It’s safe and there are chargeback schemes if you get scammed.
• It can be used all over the world.
• You can play with credit if you’re short on money.

Cons of Using American Express Casinos

• There are usually fees to deposit or withdraw.
• You will be charged a “cash transaction” fee by your bank if you use it to gamble.
• You have to wait for up to 5 days to get your winnings.
• You will not be paid in cash if you win and will simply have your debt reduced.

How to Deposit Using American Express

1. Sign-up: Check that your chosen online casino accepts American Express, sign-up and then click the “American Express” option to make a deposit. Make sure you claim any bonuses you are entitled to before you do this, otherwise you may render any offers invalid.
2. Deposit: You will need to enter the long number on the front of the card, as well as the security code. On other cards, this is an embossed 3-digit number on the back. On American Express cards it is a printed four-digit number on the front. Look for it towards the right side of the card.
3. Wait: Confirm the deposit and then wait. The money should be processed immediately. If the card is denied, check that you entered the number correctly and make sure you entered the right security code and the expiry date.

How to Withdraw Using American Express

1. Check: If you plan on using American Express to deposit and withdraw in an online casino then the first thing you should do is to make sure that your chosen casino actually accepts American Express as a withdrawal method. Many online casinos, including 888 Casino, will accept it as a deposit method but will not let you withdraw to it.
2. Withdraw: If they do accept then click “withdraw”, enter the amount of money you wish to withdraw and then confirm.
3. Wait: You will be asked to wait up to 5 working days for the money to transfer into your account. It will be deducted from the credit in your account. So if you owe $500 to the credit card company and you withdraw $100, then you will only owe $400. If you don’t owe them anything then this amount will go towards future credit.
4. Failure: If the money didn’t clear, check below.

What to do if an American Express Withdrawal Didn’t Process

There could be a number of reasons why you didn’t receive your money. These include:

• The Company Doesn’t Allow Credit Card Withdrawals: This is true for many, as stated above. They don’t always make their intentions clear and will sometimes allow you to go through the withdrawal process, only for it to fail and for them not to inform you what happened until you contact them. If you suspect this is the case, call them to confirm and then arrange another payment method.
• There Wasn’t Enough Time: It should take more than 5 working days, but this doesn’t include holidays, bank holidays and weekends, all of which can really slow the process down.
• It’s Not Showing on Your Statement: If you get your statements in paper form then you may not see the money until a month later. If you check online then there might be a delay with your bank. You can phone them to ask if there is a credit payment waiting to clear.