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Sky Bet Withdrawal Time

Sep 19, 2025

Sky Bet is one of the biggest bookmakers in the UK, and they offer instant withdrawals to their users with payments made in just one hour!

Stuart Ballard
UK Betting Site Editor

How Long Do Sky Bet Withdrawals Take?

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Ready to cash out your Sky Bet winnings? The good news is Sky Bet offers a range of popular withdrawal methods - from Instant Bank Transfer to Apple Pay - so you can choose the option that suits you best.

Withdrawal times vary depending on the method, but with some you could see your money in your account within hours. You can even withdraw as little as 1p, making it quick and flexible for all players.

Below, we break down every Sky Bet withdrawal option and how long each one typically takes.

Sky Bet Withdrawal Times

Instant Bank Transfer

Fee: Free
Withdrawal time: 1-4 hours
Min. withdrawal: 1p
Max withdrawal: £50,000

Bank Transfer

Fee: Free
Withdrawal time: 2–5 working days
Min. withdrawal: 1p
Max withdrawal: £50,000

Apple Pay

Fee: Free
Withdrawal time: Up to 24 hours
Min. withdrawal: 1p
Max withdrawal: £50,000

Visa Debit Card

Fee: Free
Withdrawal time: 2–5 working days (Quicker With Visa Direct)
Min. withdrawal: 1p
Max withdrawal: £50,000

Mastercard

Fee: Free
Withdrawal time: 2–5 working days
Min. withdrawal: 1p
Max withdrawal: £50,000

Fastest Withdrawal Betting Sites

We rank Sky Bet highly among the fastest withdrawal betting sites. Take a look at where they sit on our list of the top 15 bookmakers who offer instant withdrawals.

How To Withdraw From Sky Bet

Getting your money out of a betting site is never as straightforward as getting it in. In years gone by, users would typically expect to wait around five working days to see their withdrawal drop into their bank account.

Fortunately, bookmakers are moving with the times and offering faster withdrawal processes, and Sky Bet have several options where the money will be back in your account the same day!

Below we've put together a step-by-step guide on how to withdraw your winnings from Sky Bet.

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Log in 📱

Open the Sky Bet app or go to SkyBet.com and sign in with the account that holds the balance you want to withdraw.

You'll be taken to the home page for Sky Bet where you'll now see your balance in the top right corner.

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Go To Account 👤

Tap 'My Account' (on desktop) or the profile icon (app) in the top right corner of the page.

You'll then be taken to a page showing your current balance with options to deposit or withdraw. Select withdraw.

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Withdraw 💷

Whatever payment method you used for your last deposit onto Sky Bet will automatically come up as the account the withdrawal will go into.

Type in how much you want to withdraw and click the button at the bottom of the page to complete the transaction.

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Multiple Payment Methods

If you've used multiple payment methods to deposit money onto Sky Bet, go to 'manage payment methods' first.

From there, you will get to choose the account you want the money to be withdrawn to.

Sky Bet Instant Withdrawals

If you've signed up to Sky Bet with a Visa or Mastercard then you're more than likely going to qualify for instant withdrawals.

All Visa cards and most Mastercards are eligible for instant withdrawal, and the payments will be in your bank account within 1-4 hours.

In rare cases, it may take longer than four hours. Sky Bet say to get in touch with them if you have not received your withdrawal within 24 hours.

Sky Bet Debit Card Withdrawals

If you're using a debit card that isn't eligible for instant withdrawals, Sky Bet will treat it as a standard transaction.

Much like with other bookmakers, standard withdrawals typically take between two and five working days to complete.

Of all the payment methods available on Sky Bet, this is by far the slowest process.

Bank Holidays and weekends

If putting in a request to withdraw your cash before the weekend or even a bank holiday then expect even longer to receive your cash. Remember it's 2-5 working days.

Sky Bet Apple Pay Withdrawals

Sky Bet is one of just a few bookmakers that offer deposits and withdrawals via Apple Pay.

You will only be able to withdraw via Apple Pay if the card you're withdrawing to has already been used via Apple Pay to deposit on Sky Bet.

As with all other payment methods on Sky Bet, the minimum withdrawal amount for Apple Pay is just 1p.

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New customers registering for a Sky Bet account can claim £30 in free bets when placing any bet - even as small as 5p!

Simply sign up using the claim button below, make your first deposit, and place a minimum of £0.05 as your first bet on a single or each way bet on any Sky Bet market at odds of 1/1 or greater.

Your free bets will then be credited as three £30 Free Bet tokens. But make sure to use them up as they expire after 30 days.

New customers only. First single & E/W bet only. Odds of 1/1 or greater. 3 X £10 bet tokens. Free bet stakes not included in returns. Free bets exclude virtuals. Free bets are non withdrawable. Free bets expire after 30 days. Eligibility restrictions and further T&Cs apply.

Google Pay and PayPal on Sky Bet

Why Can I Not Use Google Pay Or PayPal On Sky Bet?

There was a time when Sky Bet offered an even wider range of payment methods with both Google Pay and PayPal available options - but no more.

PayPal has long been a popular payment method among UK bettors thanks to its speed, convenience and low costs.

However, PayPal was removed as a supported payment option recently and the same goes for Google Pay.

On Sky Bet's Help Centre, the reasoning they give for no longer supporting PayPal and Google Pay is:

"We have streamlined our payment options. As well as removing PayPal and Google Pay, we have recently introduced Instant Bank Transfer as a new way of transacting with us."

Customers who previously used Google Pay or PayPal will now need to either use Apple Pay, Instant Bank Transfer or a Debit Card.

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Sky Bet Net Deposit Rule

The Net Deposit Rule is regulatory standard for UK bookmakers

Most of the time, Sky Bet withdrawals run smoothly without any issues. But there are rare occasions where things don't quite go to plan or take longer than expected.

If using Instant Bank Transfer, then funds shouldn't take any longer than 24 hours to drop into your bank account.

Any other payment method made as a standard withdrawal could take up to five working days.

If there is an issue with the withdrawal request you've made, it could be one of the following reasons:

Wrong Payment Method: Sky Bet doesn't use every payment method available. Check which withdrawal methods are accepted on Sky Bet first.

Verification checks:
If you have opened a new account with Sky Bet, a withdrawal request may be on hold until you complete their verification check. Any restrictions on withdrawals due to verification checks will be made clear to you when you first log in or before you first deposit.

Closed Loop Policy:
You may have been stopped from withdrawing to a certain payment method due to the Net Deposits Rule. Essentially, Net Deposits are the difference between the total deposits and total withdrawals you've made on a particular payment method, such as your debit card. It means you must withdraw to each payment method at least the total amount deposited before you are able to withdraw any additional funds to a different payment method.

Sky Bet Net Deposit Rule Explained

The Net Deposit Rule has been in place for a few years now and most people won't have an issue with it if they're only using one payment method.

The aim of the Net Deposit Rule is to keep Net Deposits as close to £0.00 as possible and is a regulatory standard for all UK bookmakers. You must withdraw at least the total amount deposited from one payment method before you can withdraw any additional funds via another chosen payment method.

Example

  • You deposit £50 from your Visa Card and £30 from your Mastercard into your Sky Bet account.
  • That means you have a net deposit of £50 from your Visa Card, and £30 from your Mastercard.
  • Let's say you have some success with the total £80 in your betting account, and it rises to £500, and you want to withdraw £200 of it to your Mastercard.
  • Before you can do that, you will have to 'Close the Loop' and balance the Positive Net Deposits on your Visa Card.
  • Therefore, you will be requested to withdraw £50 back to your Visa, making the Net Deposits on that payment method £0 before being able to withdraw the rest to your Mastercard, and the same applies the other way round.
How long do Sky Bet withdrawals take?

Standard withdrawals from Sky Bet take between 2-5 working days, but all Visa Card and most Mastercards are eligible for Instant Bank Transfer. That means withdrawals could be processed within 1-4 hours.

What payment methods do Sky Bet accept?

Sky Bet currently accepts Visa Cards and Mastercards as well as Apple Pay and Instant Bank Transfer

Do Sky Bet accept Google Pay?

No, Sky Bet does not accept Google Pay for deposits or withdrawals any longer.

Do Sky Bet accept PayPal?

No, Sky Bet does not accept PayPal for deposits or withdrawals any longer.

What's the minimum withdrawal at Sky Bet?

There is no minimum withdrawal limit at Sky Bet. You can take out as little as 1p from your account.

Why can't I withdraw from Sky Bet?

If you can't withdraw from Sky Bet, the most common reasons are:

  • You haven't met the net deposit requirements
  • Your withdrawal is still marked as pending and waiting to be processed
  • Sky Bet need to verify your account before funds can be released