How fast an online casino pays out your winnings is critical to choosing which casino to play. Online casinos fall into three categories—instant withdrawal casinos (payment within 24 hours), fast payout online casinos (payment within a few days), and all the others.
Instant and fast payouts give you quick access to your money and peace of mind. Therefore, online casino withdrawal times are important when choosing where to play online.
North Carolina online sweepstakes casinos
Currently, real-money online casinos in North Carolina are illegal. However, various sweepstakes or social casinos are legal to play in North Carolina. While these casinos don’t use real money, you can redeem winnings for cash prizes.
When the North Carolina legislature legalizes real-money online casino gaming, you can expect the big names in online gaming to come to the Tar Heel state, such as:
The fastest-paying casinos
Most online casinos require verification or approval to qualify for fast payout or instant withdrawal. The payout times below assume your account is verified. Some payout methods are available only through the same method as your deposit.
BetRivers Casino
Instant withdrawals with RushPay, BetRivers Play+ card, and PayPal.
BetRivers uses RushPay, an automated payout system. RushPay approves 80% or more of the withdrawal requests instantly. That means your money is moved from the casino to your account instantly. You must use BetRivers Play+ as the withdrawal method for instant withdrawal.
BetRivers makes it quick and easy to get their Play+ card. You can use the card at any ATM that accepts Discover. Many retailers also accept Play+. You can transfer the funds back to your bank account from the card.
Another option for instant withdrawals on BetRivers is PayPal. With PayPal, the transaction takes no more than 30 minutes.
BetRivers online casino can be played in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and we hope soon in North Carolina.
Golden Nugget Casino
Instant withdrawals with Play+, fast payout or instant withdrawal with PayPal.
Golden Nugget also uses Play+ for instant withdrawal. The withdrawal amount must be between $10 and $25,000. Players with a VIP account can withdraw up to $100,000 per transaction.
PayPal is also an option. However, Golden Nugget states that it can take as long as 48 hours to complete the transaction. It is usually much faster.
Golden Nugget online casino can be played in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and we hope soon in North Carolina.
DraftKings Casino
Instant withdrawal is between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, a fast payout with a debit card.
DraftKings Casino processes withdrawals from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST daily. Withdrawal requests must be made before 2 p.m. EST. Requests after 2 p.m. are processed the following day.
Debit cards are the fastest payout at DraftKings, which takes about 24 hours. PayPal and Venmo withdrawals take up to 48 hours but are usually faster, often on the same day.
DraftKings online casino is available in Connecticut, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and we hope soon in North Carolina.
FanDuel Casino
Instant withdrawal with Play+, PayPal, Venmo, and sometimes e-checks.
FanDuel Casino processes most withdrawals in less than an hour. Your money is immediately in your account with Play+ or within minutes with PayPal or Venmo. E-checks may also be processed quickly at FanDuel Casino. We have seen processing times in less than an hour and sometimes instantly.
Note that the first withdrawal will be slower, but after the first run through the system, FaDuel approves most payouts quickly.
FanDuel is available in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, and powers Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut. We hope it comes to North Carolina soon.
BetMGM Casino
Instant withdrawal with Visa Fast Funds, BetMGM Play+ card, and PayPal.
BetMGM’s fastest withdrawal option is through Visa Fast Funds, which is as quick as 90 minutes. Visa Fast Funds is a payment system that allows users to withdraw winnings from an online casino to their bank account almost instantly. Visa Fast Funds is only available to Visa card holders. It also requires your bank to support the service.
Your other options are PayPal and BetMGM Play+ card, which deliver withdrawals in 24 hours or less.
BetMGM is available in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, and we hope North Carolina soon.
Bally’s Casino
Instant withdrawal with Visa Direct, Mastercard Send, and PayPal.
Bally’s usually processes withdrawals within 24 hours of a request. Using Visa Direct or Mastercard Send, the funds are available immediately. With PayPal, withdrawals are available in 24 hours or less.
Sweepstakes and social casinos
Until real-money online casinos become legal in North Carolina, sweepstakes and social casinos are great ways to play. Sweeps casinos are played exclusively for fun or prizes. Prizes can be cash.
The big names in online North Carolina sweepstakes casinos are:
- WOW Vegas Casino.
- Pulsz Casino.
- Chumba Casino.
- LuckyLand Slots.
- FunzPoints Casino.
| Casino | Withdraw times |
|---|---|
| WOW Vegas Casino | 3 to 5 business days |
| Pulsz Casino | 3 to 4 business days |
| Chumba Casino | 7 to 10 business days |
| LuckyLand Slots | 3 to 5 business days |
| FunzPoints Casino | Within 24 hours |
How to withdraw from online casinos
Most online casinos have several secure payout methods. Regardless of your method, the steps to withdraw are generally the same.
- Go to the cashier page and click ‘Withdraw.’
- Choose the payment method from those available. Some withdrawal methods require that you deposit using the same method.
- Enter the amount you want to withdraw and click ‘Confirm Payment.’
- Depending on the payment method you choose and the casino you use, the withdrawal request is automatically released, and the funds are available immediately, or the casino will need to approve the request manually. A manual request can take up to 24 hours.
Ensure the funds arrive within the specified time, which may be several business days. If the funds do not arrive on time, contact the customer service team for an update.
If you want the funds quickly, the fastest withdrawal methods are typically a Play+ card, PayPal, Venmo, or Visa Direct. Usually, you can use these withdrawal methods only if you made your deposit using the same method.
The requirement that the deposit and withdrawal methods be the same may seem arbitrary and inconvenient, but it is an anti-money laundering regulation.
What to consider when choosing a casino
Instant withdrawals
To get the fastest payouts possible, make sure the online casino offers instant withdrawals and that you have access to those methods. Many casinos offer immediate payouts using their Pay+ card, which you must apply for and receive before you make your deposit.
Check the casino processing time. While you may have access to your cash immediately from a casino Pay+ card, PayPal, or other method, the time it takes the casino to process the withdrawal and apply it to your chosen withdrawal method can range from minutes to days.
Casino fees
A legal online casino rarely charges a withdrawal fee. If an online casino you are considering charges a withdrawal fee, it may not be legal. If it is not a legal casino, do not play on it.
You can expect a fee if you are using a wire transfer to your bank. But this is a fee from the bank, not the casino.
Verification
All online casino withdrawals require that you are verified. Verification ensures your money goes to you. Some casinos verify you automatically using the information provided when signing up. Other casinos require supporting documents.
If supporting documents are needed, those documents will include a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, government ID, or passport. You can scan the required documents to send to the casino.
Fastest payout casinos FAQs
BetRivers Casino usually pays immediately. Its automated payout system approves more than 80% of withdrawal requests instantly. Using BetRivers Play+ will ensure your money is received instantly.
BetRivers, Golden Nugget, Bet365, PokerStars Casino, and FanDuel Casino usually pay customers in less than an hour. You will sometimes receive your funds within one hour at Caesars Palace Casino and other sites. Make sure to choose Play+ or PayPal as the withdrawal method.
BetMGM and Caesars Palace have $20 withdrawal minimums for most withdrawal methods. The withdrawal minimum often depends on the withdrawal method you use.
Most online casinos don’t charge a withdrawal fee. However, the payment provider may charge a fee. For example, PayPal is often fee-free for withdrawals, but a bank transfer comes with a fee.
The cashier page of most online casinos will show payment history, including all withdrawals in progress. You can contact customer service if you need more information.
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