Payment Method Guides (US)

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Deposit methods vary by jurisdiction and product and not every payment method listed below will be available in all jurisdictions and for all DraftKings products. 

Important Note: DraftKings doesn’t permit the use of business accounts. Additionally, deposits must be made with a payment method from a personal account that is registered in your name.

Payment methods DraftKings accepts include:

Apple Pay

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook, Casino, and Fantasy Sports.
Apple Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service provided by Apple. It allows players to make payments using their Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.
Players would need to select Apple Pay from the deposit screen and enter their details.

  • Apple Pay isn't permitted in all jurisdictions.
  • Players must set up Apple Pay on their device and have a card added to their wallet.
    • IOS devices must be on IOS Software 16.0 or greater to use Apple Pay.
  • To deposit with Apple Pay on a laptop, desktop, or mobile web, players must use Safari as the browser.
  • Learn more about depositing with Apple Pay.

Bank Wire Transfer

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook, Casino, and Fantasy Sports.
Bank Wire refers to a traditional method of transferring funds electronically from one bank account to another. Players need to select Wire Transfer on the deposit screen and note the DraftKings banking details they’ll need for their transfer.

  • Bank Wire Transfers aren't permitted in all jurisdictions.
  • Wire transfers have a minimum deposit of one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

Cash at Cage

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino.

Cash at Cage refers to a payment option where players can make cash payments in person at participating cage locations.

  • To deposit at a participating cage location please ensure you bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
  • Cash at Cage is not permitted in all jurisdictions.
  • Participating cage locations:
    • TPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Arizona
    • Bally's Black Hawk, Black Hawk, Colorado
    • Resorts Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey
    • The Brook, Seabrook, New Hampshire
    • Revo Casino and Social House, Dover, New Hampshire
    • Revo Casino and Social House, Manchester, New Hampshire
    • Gate City Casino, Nashua, New Hampshire
    • Wild Rose Casino & Resort, West Des Moines, Iowa
    • Wild Rose Casino & Resort, Emmetsburg, Iowa
    • Wild Rose Casino & Resort, Clinton, Iowa
    • Wild Rose Casino & Resort, Jefferson, Iowa
    • Tulalip Resort Casino, Tulalip, Washington
    • Quil Ceda Creek Casino, Tulalip, Washington

Cash at Retail Stores

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino.

Cash at Retail refers to a payment option where players can make cash payments for purchases at retail stores or specific locations.

To deposit at a retail location, players would need to select Cash on the deposit screen. 

  • Cash at Retail Stores is not permitted in all jurisdictions.
  • Selecting Cash on the deposit screen will create a one-time barcode for use at any participating retail locations. Here are the top ten (10) most popular participating locations:

    • Family Dollar
    • Dollar General
    • CVS Pharmacy
    • Walgreens
    • 7 Eleven
    • Speedway SSA
    • Sheetz Incorp
    • Royal Farms

Players can also locate the retail location nearest to them by following the steps below:

  1. Navigate to the DraftKings deposit page.
  2. Select the "Cash" option.
  3. Then tap or click the "Find Nearest Location" to view the closest participating retail locations.

Players can deposit up to five hundred U.S. dollars ($500) in cash per day, with a monthly total cash deposit limit of ten thousand U.S. dollars ($10,000).

Credit Cards

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook, Casino, and Fantasy Sports.

  • Accepted Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover.
  • Steps:
    • Go to the deposit section of your DraftKings account.
    • Select "Credit/Debit Card."
    • Enter card details and the deposit amount.
    • Confirm the transaction.

Notes:

  • Credit Cards are not permitted in all jurisdictions.
  • Gaming transactions may be subject to cash advance fees.
  • Players can use Visa, Mastercard, and Discover credit cards to deposit to DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino.
  • American Express is also available for deposits to Fantasy Sports.
  • American Express is also available for deposits to Sportsbook and Casino in the following locations.
    • New Jersey

Debit Cards

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook, Casino, and Fantasy Sports.

  • Accepted Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover.
  • Steps:
    • Go to the deposit section of your DraftKings account.
    • Select "Credit/Debit Card."
    • Enter card details and the deposit amount.
    • Confirm the transaction.

Notes:

  • Credit Cards are not permitted in all jurisdictions.
  • Players can use Visa, Mastercard, or Discover debit cards to deposit to DraftKings products.
  • American Express is also available for deposits to Fantasy Sports.
  • American Express is also available for deposits to Sportsbook and Casino in the following locations.
    • New Jersey

DraftKings Gift Card

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook, Casino, and Fantasy Sports.

DraftKings Gift Cards are pre-purchased gift cards. Players would need to select the Gift Card option on the deposit screen and enter their gift card details. 

Electronic Gift Card

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino.

Players would need to select Debit or Credit from the deposit screen and enter their electronic gift card details.

  • To use an electronic gift card, please first register the card with your name and address.
  • DraftKings reserves the right to refund deposits back to the original payment method.
  • We recommend you keep your gift card, in the event a refund is issued to this method.
  • Electronic Gift Cards are not permitted in all jurisdictions.
  • Learn more about depositing with gift cards.

Online Banking

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino.

  • Steps:
    1. Select "Online Banking."
    2. Choose your bank from the list.
    3. Log in to your bank account to complete the transaction.

Notes:

  • Online Banking is not permitted in all jurisdictions.
  • To connect your bank for a streamlined deposit process login using your bank username and password.
  • Learn more about depositing with Online Banking.

PayPal

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook, Casino, and Fantasy Sports.

  • Steps:
    1. Select "PayPal" as your deposit method.
    2. Log in to your PayPal account.
    3. Confirm the transaction to deposit funds.

Notes:

  • PayPal is not permitted in all jurisdictions.
  • Players can only use a verified PayPal account with an associated bank account in their name.
  • Players are not able to deposit via PayPal Credit or PayPal “Pay in 4.”
  • Learn more about depositing with PayPal.

Play+ Prepaid Card

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino.

Players would need to select Play+ Prepaid Card on the deposit screen, and enter their Play+ card details.

  • Play+ is not permitted in all jurisdictions.
  • We recommend registering with Play+ Prepaid Card prior to making a deposit. However, players can enroll in Play+ directly on the deposit page upon their first deposit.
  • Learn more about depositing with Play+ Prepaid Card.

Venmo

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook, Casino, and Fantasy Sports.
Players would need to select Venmo on the deposit screen and select the amount they want to deposit.

  • DraftKings doesn’t permit the use of business accounts.
  • Venmo isn't permitted in all jurisdictions.
  • Players can only use a verified Venmo account with an associated bank account in their name.
  • Learn more about depositing with Venmo.

VIP Preferred

Available for DraftKings Sportsbook and Casino.

VIP Preferred is a payment method that provides electronic check (e-check) services. It allows players to make payments using their checking accounts electronically.

Players would need to select VIP preferred e-check on the deposit screen to enter their bank account and ID verification details.

Learn how to make a deposit for:

View the video below on "How to deposit on an IOS device"

Video Transcript
A PDF version of this transcript can be found here.
Are you ready to start playing?In this video, we’ll show you how to make a deposit to your DraftKings Sportsbook account using the DraftKings iOS app.
Open the DraftKings Sportsbook app.
It’s important to know funds you deposit into one product, like Daily Fantasy, may not be available for use on another product, like Sportsbook or Casino.
Once logged in, tap the Deposit button or plus sign available at the top of the app home screen.
Any related promotions, if available, will appear at the top of the deposit window.
If you’ve never deposited before, first tap “Add a Payment Method” to set up your preferred deposit method.
The deposit methods available to you will depend on your location and may vary by DraftKings product.
Tap your preferred method and enter your account details.
This step will vary depending on the method you select.
Please note DraftKings account holders may not use a payment method that does not belong to them to deposit to their account.
When finished, your preferred payment method will be listed.
Next, choose a predetermined deposit amount or choose “other” to enter a different amount.
$5 is the minimum deposit amountFinally, slide right at the bottom of the screen to make your deposit.
A confirmation message will appear if the deposit was successful.
If your notifications are enabled, you may also receive a confirmation email. Transaction history is also available in the account menu.
Common issues with deposits can include:
Location issues, Mismatched Information, or your bank not approving of a transaction.
For more information on how to resolve deposit issues, please visit our Help Center.Now get playing and good luck!

View the video below on "How to deposit on a desktop."

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