FanDuel credit card deposits will soon be a thing f the past, as the operator has announced a major change to its payment policies. FanDuel has confirming that it will stop accepting credit cards for deposits across its United States platforms starting March 2, 2026. This decision applies to all of the company’s primary offerings, including FanDuel Sportsbook, FanDuel Casino, and FanDuel Racing.
The company stated that the move follows an evaluation of its payment methods conducted over the last several months. According to a company spokesperson, the decision to remove this funding option was made to improve the deposit experience for customers. This policy shift aligns the operator with other major players in the industry, such as DraftKings and Fanatics, which have already implemented similar restrictions on credit card usage.
A primary driver for the change is the increasing scrutiny over the fees and financial risks associated with using credit for gambling. Many credit card issuers treat deposits to betting sites as cash advances. These transactions often carry immediate interest charges and high fees that users may not anticipate. United States Senator Elizabeth Warren recently highlighted these costs, describing them as junk fees that can significantly increase the expense of a single wager. Warren has publicly called on other companies in the sector to follow the example set by FanDuel and DraftKings.
In addition FanDuel credit card deposits being banes (and to increased federal scrutiny), several states have already moved to ban credit card deposits for online wagering through legislative action. States such as Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Vermont had already restricted these transactions on a local level. By implementing a nationwide policy, FanDuel simplifies its compliance across different jurisdictions as more states consider similar bans to encourage responsible gaming.
Customers who currently use credit cards will need to transition to alternative payment methods by the March deadline. The operator continue to support deposits through debit cards, direct bank transfers, and digital wallets like PayPal and Venmo, provided those accounts are linked to a bank account or debit card rather than a credit card. Since FanDuel credit card deposits have been banned, players may request refunds for any of their past card deposits. While the ban is comprehensive for its United States operations, it does not currently apply to FanDuel users located in Canada.
