How to deposit so the bonus is actually there afterwards

The first deposit is the single most common place to lose a welcome bonus. Not through bad luck, but through small mechanical slips: an amount a few euros below the qualifying minimum, a method that the promotion excludes, a promo code typed one screen too late. Below is a routine that keeps the deposit and the bonus terms in line. The set of methods and the limits depend on your account — check the cashier.

The routine

Read the offer first. Note the qualifying deposit, the excluded payment methods, the wagering multiplier and the deadline. Our wagering guide shows how to turn the multiplier into euros.
Choose the method you will also withdraw with. Cashiers often send payouts back along the deposit route, so a voucher you cannot withdraw to is a poor first choice.
Decide on the bonus. Tick or untick the box, or enter the code, before confirming.
Enter the amount — at or above the qualifying minimum if you want the bonus.
Confirm the payment in your banking app, card window or wallet.
Check the result. Balance, bonus amount, remaining turnover and deadline should match the terms you read.

Which method for which situation

Method	Convenient when	Watch out for
Visa / Mastercard	The card is in your wallet	Whether payouts to the card are possible
Trustly	You pay from online banking	Whether your bank is on the list
Skrill	You already keep a wallet balance	E-wallet deposits are often excluded from bonuses
Paysafecard	You prefer not to share bank details	You will need another route to withdraw
Bank transfer	Larger amounts, no rush	Reference field and arrival time

Example: a deposit right at the threshold

The cashier accepts deposits from €10 and the welcome bonus starts at €20 (illustrative example, not an Irwin term). You send €19 — the money arrives, the bonus does not. You top up another €1, and now you have made a second deposit, which a "first deposit" offer may simply ignore. The fix is boring but reliable: put the full qualifying amount in one payment, and leave a small margin if your bank converts currency.

Common deposit mistakes

Paying with somebody else's card or wallet — trouble at verification and at withdrawal.
Entering the promo code after the payment has gone through.
Splitting the qualifying amount into several small deposits.
Depositing more than planned just to reach a bigger bonus tier.

Before the first deposit: know who you are paying

Your money goes to the company named in the site's terms, not to a brand name. Look that company up with the gambling regulator of the country you live in and check that the licence covers your country. Then set a deposit limit straight after your first payment — a limit chosen calmly beats one chosen after a tempting reload offer. Readers in Latvia can follow the Latvian version of this site for the local register.

Go to the offer

Deposit FAQ

Do I enter a promo code before or after paying?

Before, in almost every cashier: there is a code field on the deposit screen, and a code typed after the money has been credited usually no longer works. The exact order is written in the promotion terms.

My deposit went through but no bonus appeared. What now?

Check three things: was the amount below the qualifying minimum, was the method on the excluded list, and was the bonus box ticked or the code entered? If all three look right, contact the operator's support with the transaction reference and a screenshot.

Can I cancel a deposit?

A processed deposit generally cannot be reversed. If you changed your mind about the bonus, it can usually be forfeited from the bonus section — ideally before you start wagering, because cancelling later may also remove winnings tied to it.

Back to all payment guides, or continue with withdrawals and the welcome bonus guide.