What Betfair publishes for this route
Pay by Bank facts for Ireland
| Irish account currency | EUR must be selected as the preferred currency. |
|---|---|
| Eligible account | Use an eligible Irish personal or joint bank account where you are an account holder. |
| Deposit timing | Deposits are instant for eligible Irish banks. |
| Withdrawal timing | Instant withdrawals are currently listed for Revolut users; other Irish bank withdrawals are typically 2–6 hours. |
| First deposit hold | After the initial Pay by Bank deposit, withdrawal can be unavailable for up to 24 hours. |
| Limits | Limits depend on the bank and are shown after linking the method in the cashier. |
| Betfair fee | Betfair states that Pay by Bank has no fee. |
| Linked banks | A customer can have up to three bank associations at one time. |
Make a deposit with Pay by Bank
Pay by Bank is an Open Banking connection, not a transfer that you initiate separately in a bank app. Open Deposit in your signed-in Betfair account, choose Pay by Bank, and complete the hand-off that the cashier starts. Betfair says the bank authenticates the payment and that you return to Betfair to see whether it completed.
For an Ireland account, Betfair’s help specifies EUR as the preferred currency and an eligible Irish bank account. The list of participating banks appears while you add the connection. Availability can depend on the bank itself, so the account cashier is the useful check when a bank is not shown in a general help article.
Pay by Bank deposit steps
- Open DepositSign in to Betfair and open the Deposit area from the account or product menu.
- Select Pay by BankChoose the Pay by Bank option in the cashier, then select an eligible Irish bank from the list.
- Enter the amountEnter the deposit amount in EUR and use the account shown as your personal or joint bank account.
- Connect to your bankChoose Connect to your Bank and follow the bank hand-off started by Betfair.
- Authenticate the paymentConfirm the transfer in the selected bank app or online-banking flow.
- Return to BetfairReturn to the cashier and wait for Betfair to show the deposit result before starting another payment.
Read deposit and withdrawal timing separately
A successful deposit can settle immediately when the bank is eligible. The withdrawal path is different: Betfair currently names Revolut for instant Irish Pay by Bank withdrawals, and describes non-instant Irish withdrawals as typically arriving within 2–6 hours. After the first deposit, the help page also says a withdrawal may be unavailable for up to 24 hours. Do not apply the UK instant-withdrawal description to every Irish bank.
Use the cashier for limits
The deposit and withdrawal limits depend on the linked bank. Betfair says the customer can set limits and see them in the account after linking the payment route. This is why the public guide leaves out a single minimum or maximum amount: a number copied from another country, currency or method would not describe the amount shown to an Irish account.
Compare the other Ireland payment routes
A debit card uses card authorisation, and eligible Visa Debit or prepaid cards can use Fast Funds for withdrawals. Apple Pay sits beside card deposits, with withdrawal available only to a card previously used for an Apple Pay deposit on that Betfair account. Use the comparison below to decide which cash-in and cash-out path matches your account rather than judging by deposit speed alone.
Confirmed Betfair Ireland routes
| Method | Deposit | Withdrawal | Limit and fee details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay by Bank | Instant for eligible Irish banks | Revolut instant; other Irish banks typically 2–6 hours | Bank sets the limits; Betfair says no fee |
| Debit card | After the issuer authorises the card | Fast Funds only for eligible Visa Debit or prepaid cards | Cashier and card issuer determine the available amount |
| Apple Pay | Betfair lists it beside card deposits | Only to a card used earlier for an Apple Pay deposit | Cashier shows the account-specific amount |
More Betfair payment steps
Choose the next step
- Debit cardDeposits follow card authorisation; Fast Funds is limited to eligible Visa Debit or prepaid cards in Ireland.
- Apple PayA deposit route beside cards. Withdrawals return to a card already used for an Apple Pay deposit.
- Deposit guideOpen the general cashier steps when you have not chosen a payment method yet.
- Withdrawal guideCompare the account-specific withdrawal route and the times Betfair publishes for each method.
- Payment hubReview the three Ireland routes documented by Betfair and choose the one in your cashier.
- Offer termsCheck which deposit methods qualify for the named promotion you plan to use.
- Deposit not showingFollow the separate steps for a payment that appears complete but has not reached the balance.
Pay by Bank questions
Can I use Betfair Pay by Bank in Ireland?
Betfair’s help says Ireland customers need EUR as their preferred currency and an eligible Irish bank account. The available bank list appears while linking the method.
Are Irish Pay by Bank deposits instant?
Betfair says deposits are instant for eligible Irish banks. A bank that is not eligible will not necessarily use that timing.
How long do Irish Pay by Bank withdrawals take?
Betfair currently lists instant withdrawals for Revolut users. Other Irish bank withdrawals are typically 2–6 hours, and the first deposit can lead to a withdrawal wait of up to 24 hours.
What are the Pay by Bank limits?
The limits depend on the bank. Betfair says the cashier shows them after the bank association is linked.
Does Betfair charge a Pay by Bank fee?
Betfair’s Pay by Bank help page says fees do not apply to this method.
Can I send the money directly from my bank app?
Betfair says to make Pay by Bank deposits through the Betfair application or website so the payment starts in its cashier flow.