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This page is for players in Ireland who want to use PayPal at online casinos. Ireland's Gambling Regulation Act 2024 created the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), which began accepting licence applications in 2026, and the Act bars licensed operators from accepting credit cards. PayPal supports euros, but it lets only gambling merchants it has approved take payments, so not every casino offers it. Below we explain how PayPal works and how to deposit and withdraw.
Online Gambling Regulation in Ireland
Ireland has a long history of legal gambling. After independence, land-based betting and gaming were governed by Irish laws such as the Betting Act 1931 and the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956. For decades Ireland has had a legal land-based gambling industry.
Online sports betting has been licensed and taxed through the Revenue Commissioners since the Betting (Amendment) Act 2015, but there were no licences for online casinos. This changed when Ireland passed a groundbreaking bill in 2024: the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 created the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), which was established in 2025 and began accepting licence applications in February 2026.
The Act also bars licensed operators from accepting credit card payments, so players are expected to use a different payment method for their deposits and withdrawals. In addition, the Bank of Ireland introduced voluntary measures to block gambling transactions for customers who believe they have a gambling problem.
With credit cards barred at licensed operators, alternative payment methods have more room in Ireland. PayPal had expanded in Ireland before online casinos were licensed there, and PayPal, the global eWallet, already had a footprint in the country.
PayPal is one of the oldest and best-known eWallets. It updates its terms as it follows laws in different jurisdictions, and it approves gambling merchants one by one, so check that a casino offers it before you register. If you want to learn more, the next section explains how it works.
Using PayPal Across Irish Online Casinos
PayPal began in 1998 in the USA. It is available in Ireland, and it supports payments in euros. Whether a particular casino accepts it is up to the casino and to PayPal's merchant approval.
PayPal can be used for payments in euros. If you want to pay a casino with coins, see our cryptocurrency pages. PayPal approves gambling merchants individually, so check the cashier of any licensed casino you plan to join.
PayPal follows gambling rules in each market where it operates and may restrict gambling payments where the rules require it. Check with PayPal and the casino if you are unsure whether a particular payment will be accepted.
To get started, decide whether to use PayPal in a browser or through its free app (from the Apple App Store or Google Play). Press Sign Up on its official website or in the app, then provide your email address and mobile phone number. Next, you may need to verify your identity with a government-issued document, and then fund the account by bank transfer or debit card. Credit cards cannot be used for gambling at licensed Irish operators.
Once your PayPal account is funded, you can pay at casinos that accept it. Payments in euros are the straightforward option for an Irish casino, so use whichever currency the cashier shows. The next section explains how to deposit and withdraw.
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Deposits and Withdrawals with PayPal
PayPal is listed at some online casinos that accept Irish players, but not all. When you look for a site to join, first make a list of sites that hold a proper licence. The GRAI began accepting licence applications in 2026, and we could not confirm how many online casinos it had licensed yet, so check its website. Next, compare game selections, and finally check that the site offers PayPal.
To register an account with the casino, press the Join Us or Sign Up button on its official website and enter the required personal details, like your full name and email. With your player account ready, make your first deposit with PayPal in these steps:
PayPal can receive payments as well as send them, so some casinos offer it for withdrawals too. This varies by casino, so check the Withdrawals section of the cashier before you rely on it.
To request a withdrawal, open the Payment Methods page, go to the Withdrawals section and check that PayPal is an option. Set the amount you would like to withdraw and send your request. The operator sets its own withdrawal policies and processing times, and approval may take 24 to 48 hours with some operators. After approval, the money is sent to your PayPal account.
Conclusion
Because licensed Irish operators may not accept credit cards, a PayPal account funded from a bank account or debit card is one option, where the casino offers it. PayPal can be used in euros, and it works only at casinos PayPal has approved, so check the cashier before you register. Set a budget before you deposit.
FAQs
Can I use PayPal at online casinos in Ireland?
Only at casinos PayPal has approved. PayPal says approved gambling merchants may operate only where gambling is legal, so not every casino offers it. Check the cashier before you register.
Who regulates online gambling in Ireland?
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), created by the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, which began accepting licence applications in 2026.
Can I use a credit card at an Irish online casino?
The Gambling Regulation Act 2024 bars licensed operators from accepting credit cards. An eWallet such as PayPal can be funded from a bank account or debit card instead.
Can I withdraw casino winnings to PayPal?
Only where the casino offers PayPal as a withdrawal method. Check the Withdrawals section of the cashier, and the casino's stated processing times.
Other ways to pay in Ireland
We also review these payment methods for players in Ireland: Apple Pay and Neosurf.
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