How do I set a deposit limit on a casino app?
How do I set a deposit limit on a casino app? Open your account settings, find the deposit limit option in the safer gambling or responsible gambling area, type the most you want to deposit and choose a period of 24 hours, 7 days or a month. Lowering a limit takes effect straight away; raising one takes at least 24 hours.
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Key takeaways
- UK casino apps must offer deposit limits over 24 hours, 7 days and 1 month.
- You type your own amount: apps can't suggest or pre-fill one.
- Lower limits apply immediately; higher limits need a cooling-off period of at least 24 hours and your confirmation.
- New customers are prompted to set a limit before their first deposit.
- A bank gambling block adds a second layer that works across every app.
- Required periods
- 24 hours, 7 days, 1 month
- Lowering a limit
- Takes effect immediately
- Raising a limit
- At least 24 hours, then you confirm
- Prompt before first deposit
- Since 31 October 2025
- Gross deposit limits deadline
- 30 September 2026
How to set a deposit limit on a casino app, step by step
Every casino app licensed in Great Britain has to let you set a deposit limit at any time, and the Commission's rules say the option must be easy to reach, including directly from the deposit page. Menu names vary, so use these steps as a guide and look for the nearest match in your app.
- Log in to the casino app and open your account or profile menu.
- Look for a section called something like safer gambling, responsible gambling or limits. Some apps also link it from the deposit screen.
- Choose the deposit limit option.
- Pick the period: 24 hours, 7 days or 1 month. Some apps let you set more than one.
- Type the amount in the box. It's your number; the app shouldn't suggest one.
- Save or confirm. The app should tell you when the new limit starts.
If you can't find the setting, ask the app's support team to apply it for you; you don't need to give a reason. For a fuller walk-through, see our guide to setting deposit limits in a casino app. Other short answers are in the casino app questions hub.
UK deposit limit rules for casino apps
The Gambling Commission's technical standard on financial limits (RTS 12) (opens in a new tab) sets out how deposit limits must work. These are the parts that matter on your phone.
| Rule | What it means in the app |
|---|---|
| Gross deposit limits must be offered | Every app must have them, over 24 hours, 7 days and 1 month |
| Free-text amount | You type the figure; no pre-filled or suggested amounts |
| Account-level limit | One limit covers the account, not just one payment card |
| Decreases | Applied immediately unless a technical fault prevents it |
| Increases | Only at your request, after at least 24 hours, and once you confirm |
| Several limits at once | The most restrictive one always applies |
| Prompt at sign-up | Setting a limit is the default; declining needs an action from you |
The 24-hour wait on increases is deliberate. It gives you a day to think before you can deposit more than you planned, which is exactly when a limit is most useful.
The deposit limit prompt before your first deposit
Since 31 October 2025, operators have had to prompt new customers to set a financial limit before their first deposit. Setting one is the default option, and if you don't want a limit you have to confirm that choice. The Commission's update on financial limits (opens in a new tab) explains the change.
Reminders follow. Customers with a limit are prompted to review it at least every 6 months, and active customers without one are prompted at least once a year. If you skipped the prompt at sign-up, any of those reminders is a good moment to set one.
Gross deposit limits vs net limits: a worked example
Only a gross limit may be called a deposit limit under the Commission's rules, and operators had until 30 September 2026 (extended from 30 June 2026) to offer them. A gross limit counts every pound you put in, whatever you take out. A net deposit limit, which some apps offer as an extra, subtracts your withdrawals.
| Step in the week | Gross limit left | Net limit left |
|---|---|---|
| Start of week | £100 | £100 |
| Deposit £60 | £40 | £40 |
| Withdraw £40 | £40 | £80 |
| Deposit another £40 | £0 | £40 |
The arithmetic: gross is £100 − £60 − £40 = £0 left; net is £100 − (£60 + £40 − £40) = £40 left. Gross limits are simpler and firmer, which is why they're the required type. Our explainer on net deposits and the guide to checking your net deposits in an app cover the other figure.
Choosing a deposit limit that fits your budget
Start from what you can comfortably spend on entertainment after bills, not from what you'd like to win. Gambling costs money over time because every game has a built-in house edge.
Here's how quickly that adds up. UK rules allow a slot spin no faster than every 2.5 seconds, which is up to 1,440 spins an hour. At 50p a spin on a slot with 96% RTP, the expected loss is 1,440 × £0.50 × 4% = £28.80 an hour on average. Real sessions swing above and below that, but the average is what a budget has to cover.
- Set a weekly limit you'd be happy to lose in full.
- Add a daily limit underneath it so one evening can't use the whole week's budget.
- Treat reaching the limit as the end of the session, not a sign to raise it.
The budgeting for casino apps page has more ways to plan a sensible figure.
Deposit limits in Coral, Ladbrokes, PlayOJO, Casumo and 10bet apps
All five must meet the rules above. What each one publishes about its tools varies, so the table sticks to what their help pages and store listings say.
| App | What's published | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|
| PlayOJO | Deposit limits under My Account, Settings, Deposit Limits; increases take 24 hours, decreases are immediate; time and loss limits also offered | PlayOJO tools |
| 10bet | Store listing says deposit limits, breaks and self-exclusion are in account settings | 10bet tools |
| Coral | Store listing mentions safer gambling tools; no menu path published | Coral tools |
| Ladbrokes | No specific tool list in the store listing; check account settings | Ladbrokes tools |
| Casumo | No specific tool list in the store listing; check account settings | Casumo tools |
Coral and Ladbrokes are run by the same company, but each account has its own limits. If you use both, set a limit in each.
Other limits worth setting alongside a deposit limit
A deposit limit caps the money going in. Other tools cap different things, and the rules allow apps to offer them too.
- A loss limit caps how much you can lose over a period.
- A stake limit caps the size of each bet.
- A session limit or reality check reminds you how long you've been playing; see what a reality check is.
- A time-out locks the account for a set period if you want a proper break; see how to take a break from a casino app.
Our overview of safer gambling tools in casino apps compares them side by side.
Backing up your limit with a bank gambling block
An app's deposit limit only works inside that app. If you have several accounts, a block at your bank stops gambling payments from your card everywhere. The Commission's page on blocking gambling transactions (opens in a new tab) lists Bank of Scotland, Barclays, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds Bank, Monzo, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander and Starling among banks offering one.
See bank gambling blocks and can my bank block casino app payments for how each works.
Deposit limits and the checks operators run
Your limit is your choice. Operators also have their own duties: since 28 February 2025 they must run light-touch financial vulnerability checks when a customer's net deposits pass £150 in a month. Wider financial risk assessments using credit data were piloted but are not live. Financial risk checks explains the difference.
Operators must also watch for signs of harm, such as frequent attempts to raise limits, and act on them. That's a safety net, not a substitute for a limit you've set yourself.
If a deposit limit isn't enough
If you keep bumping into your limit, raising it again and again, or depositing in several apps to get around it, that's worth taking seriously. The page on the signs of problem gambling can help you think it through.
Free, confidential support is available 24/7 from the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, or you can chat to GamCare online (opens in a new tab). More options, including NHS clinics, are on our help and support page and the main safer gambling hub.
18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to raise a deposit limit on a casino app?
At least 24 hours. UK rules say a limit can only be increased at your request, after a cooling-off period of at least 24 hours, and once you take positive action to confirm it. That pause is there to give you time to reconsider. Lowering a limit, by contrast, must happen immediately. Setting deposit limits explains how both changes usually appear in an app.
Does a deposit limit apply on the app and the website?
Yes. UK rules require limits to apply at account level as a minimum, so a limit set in the app also covers the website and any other device you use with that login. It doesn't cover other brands, though, even ones owned by the same company. To limit spending across every gambling account, add a bank block. See gambling blocks on banking apps and can my bank block casino app payments.
Can a casino app suggest a deposit limit for me?
No. UK rules say you must be given a free-text box to enter your own amount, without pre-filled or suggested figures. That keeps the decision yours, based on your budget. If you're unsure what to choose, start with the amount you'd be comfortable losing in a week and set a daily limit below it. Our page on budgeting for casino apps walks through it.
What's the difference between a deposit limit and a loss limit?
A deposit limit caps how much money you put into your account; a loss limit caps how much you can lose over a period. A deposit limit is the one every UK app must offer, and only gross limits, which ignore withdrawals, may be called deposit limits. Loss limits are optional extras some apps provide. Using both gives two layers of control. See the definitions of deposit limit and loss limit.
Do I have to set a deposit limit when I join a casino app?
You'll be asked, and setting one is the default, but you can decline by confirming you don't want one. Since 31 October 2025 operators must prompt new customers before their first deposit. If you skip it, you'll be reminded at least once a year while your account is active. Setting one at the start is usually easier than adding it later. Our safer gambling tools overview explains what else you'll be offered.
Where is the deposit limit setting in the PlayOJO app?
PlayOJO's help pages say deposit limits are under My Account, then Settings, then Deposit Limits. They also say increases take 24 hours while decreases are immediate, and that time and loss limits, OJO Safeguard and self-exclusion are available. The app's store listing mentions Safe Mate, Take A Break and Deposit Limits. For a closer look at each tool, see PlayOJO's safer gambling tools.
Can I set a deposit limit if I have accounts with several casino apps?
Yes, but you need to set one in each account, because limits are per account. Coral and Ladbrokes, for example, are run by the same company but keep separate limits. To control spending across all of them at once, a bank gambling block or a blocking tool is more effective. See managing several casino apps and bank gambling blocks.
What should I do if I keep reaching my deposit limit?
Treat it as a signal rather than a problem to solve by raising the limit. Look back at how much you've deposited and lost; how to see how much you've lost shows where that's usually recorded. A time-out or self-exclusion may help if you need a firmer break. The National Gambling Helpline, 0808 8020 133, is free and open 24/7. Our help and support page lists other services.