How To Deposit On Virgin Bet
Although downloading and using Virgin Bet is free, placing bets comes at a cost. However, the amount you pay to wager is entirely up to you.
Even better is the boost you can take advantage of at the beginning of your Virgin Bet journey with the platform’s exclusive welcome offer. Newly registered customers can get £20 in Free Bets by depositing and betting just £10. To withdraw funds earned from this offer, simply use your Free Bet tokens on two different selections, then transfer winnings to your bank account.
Today, you’ll see how to deposit in order to claim the above offer. In addition, we’ll discuss how to verify your account as well as provide details concerning security features.
Read on to see a list of deposit methods currently accepted at Virgin Bet.
Virgin Bet Deposit Methods
Virgin Bet accepts two banking methods when it comes to deposits. Key details on both options can be found below.
| deposit method | minimum deposit | processing time | fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debit Card | £5 | Instant | None |
| Paypal | £10 | Instant | None |
Both of these methods qualify for the Virgin Bet welcome offer. This means you can deposit using either PayPal or Debit Cards to become eligible for £20 in Free Bets.
Although the list is considerably smaller than many competitors in the market, each of the listed deposit methods is incredibly popular across the UK. For this reason, Virgin Bet should be considered an easily-accessible platform in terms of making deposits simple.
Read the next section for a step by step guide on how to deposit on Virgin Bet.
How To Deposit Guide
From the homepage, you must select the “Deposit” button in the top right-hand corner. Also located in this area is your current balance so you can stay up to date on how much you may need to fund your account.
You should be met with a pop-up upon clicking the Deposit button. In this pop-up is a drop-down menu listing both available deposit methods you can choose from, along with several pre-set deposit amounts. Feel free to ignore these pre-set options and click “Other” to input a custom amount.
Select “Deposit” at the bottom of the pop-up to either confirm your transaction or to open a new page. Which path you take depends on whether or not you have a payment method registered on the site already.
If a payment method is linked to your account – congratulations, you’ve successfully deposited funds to your Virgin Bet account.
If not, you can enter your banking credentials in the next section of the pop-up. The following information is required to add a new payment method:
- Full name
- Card number
- Card expiry date
- Card security code
Once you’ve checked that each necessary piece of information is correct, select Deposit coloured in red at the bottom of the page.
To summarize:
- Open the Cashier by clicking “Deposit”
- Select a payment method
- Pick an amount to deposit
- Confirm your deposit by clicking “Deposit” at the bottom of the pop-up
Continue for a guide that takes you through how to verify your account at Virgin Bet.
How To Verify Your Account
Account verification is vital to enjoying a safe experience while betting online. By law, Virgin Bet is required to carry out ID checks before permitting bettors to withdraw and wager on the site. Therefore, you may be asked to upload documents to verify your identity.
However, most customers are verified upon creating an account. Virgin Bet has an automated system that takes your personal details (name, address, etc) and uses this information to verify your ID without the need to send paperwork.
If Virgin Bet was unable to verify your ID by automatic means, you’ll need to send some documentation to prove who you are. Not only does this protect your account from criminals but it also helps the site to comply with regulations that encourage healthier practices within the industry.
Head to the Help page FAQs and select “Documents for Verification” to follow the link included within the text to send ID documents. Alternatively, you can upload photos to Virgin Bet’s email support team. Turnarounds stand at 24 to 72 hours depending on traffic.
There are three different stages to verifying your account:
- Verifying your Address
- Verifying your Date of Birth
- Verifying your Bank
Accepted documents for verifying your Address are:
- Electricity bill
- Phone bill
- Water bill
- Bank statement
- Council tax
- Other utility bills
Documents you can use to verify your Date of Birth are:
- Driving license
- Provisional driving license
- Passport
- Birth certificate
- UK residence permit
Lastly, the documents you may upload to Virgin Bet when verifying your Bank Account are as follows:
- Bank statement
- Photo of card
Ensure that the bank’s logo and/or letterhead is clearly visible in the picture. The sort code, account number, date of issue and account holder’s name must also be in the shot.
Security Codes for Locked Accounts and Support
You will need to enter a security code if you forget your username or password at Virgin Bet. Unlike some other sites where the security code is baked into your account details, the codes used by Virgin Bet are refreshed each time you need help to reclaim your account credentials.
If you’ve forgotten your password, select “Forgotten Details?” and type out your email address as well as your date of birth. A security code will then display on-screen and you must input each letter or number in the code as you see it.
Virgin Bet should then send an email to the account registered on the site. Included in the email are a username and a temporary password. Use these details to log in, then change your password to something you’ll remember by heading to the My Account menu, selecting Account Details, then clicking Password.
You will not need to use a security code to contact customer support or bet over the phone at Virgin Bet.
You’re Ready To Go Bet Now
Now you know how to deposit on Virgin Bet, which methods are available and how to verify your account. With that information locked up in your head, it’s time to get out there and bet on the most popular sports markets from all over the world.
Boosted by Virgin Bet’s new customer bonus that credits newly registered users 2x £20 Free Bets for depositing and betting £10 on any sport, you can wager, win and withdraw earnings claimed as a result of the promotion over the course of the next seven days.
If you feel like you need a slight nudge to get the ball rolling – see our How To Bet on Virgin Bet guide for guided steps on taking your first punt on the site. You can also check out the How to Withdraw on Virgin Bet guide for collecting any winnings
