In the United States, bet365 has ceased allowing credit cards as a deposit option, reflecting a significant industry trend as regulators enhance consumer protection measures for sports wagering.

Starting April 13, 2026, users will no longer be able to use credit cards to add funds to their accounts, although they can still utilize alternatives like debit cards and Apple Pay, as long as these are not associated with credit lines.

This change aligns bet365 with major U.S. sportsbooks, such as DraftKings and FanDuel, which have also enacted similar restrictions recently due to increased scrutiny around the financial dangers linked to gambling.

Concerns have been growing among industry stakeholders regarding high transaction fees and interest rates associated with credit card usage.

The transition occurs amidst a rising tide of regulations throughout the United States, with several states contemplating or implementing bans on credit card usage for sports betting. Senator Elizabeth Warren voiced her worries about “predatory credit card betting fees that exploit Americans” in a correspondence addressed to gambling operators in February.

By eliminating credit card deposits, bet365 might bolster its efforts to penetrate the Massachusetts market, where such payment methods are not permitted for betting. The sportsbook previously missed out on entering the state at the time of its legal sports betting launch in 2023.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has recently reopened the licensing application process at bet365’s initiative, potentially paving the way for the operator’s entry into the state.

“I find it encouraging that companies still wish to participate in the legalized market in Massachusetts,” said MGC chair Jordan Maynard last week. “I genuinely respect that.”

FanDuel has highlighted the advantages of establishing uniform payment regulations across different jurisdictions, stating that consistent guidelines can help mitigate regulatory complexities for customers traveling between states.