Guide

How to make a minimum deposit at a casino

Making the smallest possible casino deposit is mostly about picking the right payment method, because the floor is set by the method as much as the casino. In Canada that means Interac; in the UK it means a debit card or a mobile wallet. Here's the method-by-method picture for each market, a step-by-step walkthrough, and the things to check before you confirm.

Which payment method has the lowest minimum deposit?

Across our markets, the lowest realistic floors are:

Canada — Interac is the key to the $1 floor

Interac e-Transfer is the workhorse of Canadian online casinos and the method that unlocks the genuine $1 deposit at Zodiac, Royal Vegas and (in Ontario) Jackpot City. You'll also see Visa/Mastercard, iDebit/InstaDebit, Apple Pay, Skrill, Neteller, ecoPayz and Paysafecard. Interac deposits are usually instant and pull directly from your bank, which also makes them clean for record-keeping. Quote everything in C$ — Canadian dollars, not USD.

UK — the £5 floor lives on cards and mobile wallets

For UK players the lowest practical deposit is £5, available at bet365 across Visa/Mastercard debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Trustly and Revolut. Many other UKGC casinos set their floor at £10, which covers PayPal, Pay by Bank and Paysafecard. "Pay by mobile" (charging a deposit to your phone bill) has largely been curtailed under UK affordability rules, so don't rely on it. Note credit cards are banned for gambling in the UK — debit only. All figures are in £ sterling.

New Zealand — methods vary, currency is NZ$

New Zealand players use Visa/Mastercard and the e-wallets available locally, in NZ$. Some Casino Rewards brands reach an NZ$1 floor on their welcome promos, while many casinos sit nearer NZ$10. Bear in mind the 2026 advertising changes covered in our safe & legal guide: offshore operators can no longer advertise into NZ, which affects how (and whether) promotions are presented to you.

Step by step: making your first minimum deposit

1. Pick a casino that's legal in your market and whose minimum deposit fits your budget. Use our ranked list and calculator to match deposit size to value.
2. Register and verify. Provide your details and complete age/identity checks (KYC). Regulated sites require this before you can withdraw, so doing it up front saves delay later.
3. Choose the lowest-minimum method. Interac in Canada; debit card or Apple/Google Pay in the UK. Select it in the cashier.
4. Enter the amount. Type your deposit (e.g. $1, $5, £5). Check it against the bonus-qualifying figure if you want the welcome offer.
5. Read the bonus terms, then confirm. Note the wagering, max bet during wagering, expiry and minimum withdrawal before opting in. Under UK rules these must be shown before you claim.
6. Play within a limit. Set a deposit limit in your account settings first — see responsible gambling.

Check these before you confirm

• Does my deposit meet the bonus threshold? If not, you'll deposit without the offer.
• What's the minimum withdrawal? If it's far above your deposit, a small win may be stranded.
• Is the method excluded from the bonus? e.g. Skrill doesn't qualify at All British.
• What's the wagering? In the UK it can't exceed 10×; offshore it can be far higher.
• Are there deposit fees? Most methods are free, but confirm in the cashier.

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