Best offshore sportsbooks for online betting?

Arthur Howard said:Every bank uses its own BIC/SWIFT code. For instance, Chase uses CHASE_ID. Just check the bank's official website to find their specific one.

Alright, thanks. Found it. Still, I'm wondering—if my bank account is frozen and I don't have a PayPal account, is there any other way to get my payout? Or am I stuck waiting until they unblock me?🙂

Honestly, just set up a PayPal account and you won't have any more headaches regarding those pesky account freezes! I mean, is there really any simpler way to handle it?

As for the PayPal card itself, I find myself using it quite frequently at gas stations, and it works perfectly every single time without a hitch! I don't actually bother using it for depositing funds at betting sites because, well, isn't it much easier to just use my PayPal account directly via my email address rather than fumbling around with a physical card?

Arthur Howard said:Just set up a PayPal account and you won't have any issues with freezes. Honestly, I don't see how it could get any simpler than that.

Regarding the PayPal card, I use mine at gas stations and it goes through just fine. I don't actually use the physical card to deposit into DraftKings since I just use my PayPal account—meaning my email address—rather than the card itself.

Well, I figured I'd just make one now since I don't have any other options. But can I even open an account while my current one is frozen? Isn't there a requirement to link a card to PayPal? Plus, when I eventually have to go through verification, I need to be able to see the transaction amounts to prove my identity, but I can't access anything on my account right now...

Robert Long6 said:So I figured I'd try this since there's no other way, but can I actually do this while my account is frozen? Isn't the whole point to link PayPal to a card? Plus, when I need to verify, I have to see how much was deducted to confirm it's me, but I can't do anything with the account right now...

I honestly can't let these posts go by without saying something.
First you say you want to withdraw to a bank account and ask people about the verification code, then once they answer, you suddenly claim your account is blocked.
You didn't realize the account was blocked when you were asking about the code, apparently. 🙂
What a mess. 🙂
Regarding PayPal, I'm not certain, but if you open an account, you might be able to withdraw from the sportsbook even without a card. It just depends on the site's rules—some require you to make an initial deposit via PayPal before you can withdraw to it. Regardless, you can still hold funds in a PayPal account without having a linked card.

you can withdraw without a card if you move it to a local sportsbook and then cash out 🤣

but is getting a card really that big of a deal? 🤷

Arthur Howard said:Just set up a PayPal account and you won't have to deal with those freezes—it’s probably as simple as that, I guess.

As for the PayPal card—I usually just use it at gas stations, and it goes through without any issues. I don't really bother using it for depositing at sportsbooks, since those sites typically just need my PayPal account details—you know, my email address—rather than the actual card info.

So, if I'm getting this right—you use an email to deposit funds into Pinnacle, but then you just use your card to withdraw money? Basically, the card works for taking cash out, but isn't actually used for making deposits into the sportsbook?

Mark Bishop3 said:So, if I understand correctly, you are using an email address to fund your Pinnacle account, while the card itself is only utilized for withdrawals rather than for direct deposits into betting sites?

That is precisely correct; you are funding your balance via PayPal instead of manually entering your card details through the PayPal interface.

Here’s an example for anyone wondering how long it takes to pull cash from a sportsbook

1. Hit the withdrawal button on DraftKings to my PayPal late Sunday night

2. Funds landed in my PayPal by Monday afternoon—less than 24 hours

3. Moved the money out of PayPal to my foreign currency account at Citibank around 7:30 PM on Monday

4. Cash hit my Citibank account around noon on Tuesday

Even though they claim it takes 2-5 business days for the transfer from PayPal to clear, this was way faster 👍

John Bishop37 said:How am I supposed to check this? I've been digging through my settings and coming up completely empty-handed.

Guys, I could use a hand translating this response from PayPal Support team. My English isn't quite where it needs to be for this kind of thing. This is what they sent back after I asked why my card keeps getting declined at gas stations and when I try to use it for betting.

Thank you for contacting the PayPal Support team.

Regarding your inquiry, we want to reassure you that both your account and your PayPal card are in good standing and fully functional.

Please be advised that your PayPal card is accepted for online purchases, in-store shopping, international travel, and ATM withdrawals—essentially anywhere you spot the MasterCard logo. However, please keep in mind that there are specific processing limitations placed on certain types of card transactions. These might include payments to online gambling merchants, gas stations, or businesses selling items that are essentially cash equivalents, such as: casino chips, money orders, or deposits for wire transfers.

Does anyone here bet on international sites using PayPal? I haven't had the chance to test it out yet, so I'm not entirely sure if placing bets via PayPal is actually a viable option.

John Bishop37 said:Guys, I need a hand translating this response from the PayPal Help team—someone who actually speaks decent English. This was their reply to my ticket about why my card keeps getting declined at gas stations and when I try to use it for betting.

Thank you for contacting the PayPal Help team.

Regarding your inquiry, we want to reassure you that your account and your PayPal card are both active and working perfectly fine.

Just so you know, your PayPal card is valid for online shopping, in-person purchases, international travel, and at ATMs—basically anywhere that accepts the MasterCard logo. However, please keep in mind that there are specific transaction restrictions in place. These might include payments to online gambling sites, gas stations, or merchants selling things that are easily turned back into cash, like: casino chips, money orders, or wire transfer services.

If the funds were loaded via an Amex, you won't be able to use them at casinos or sportsbooks...☕
Basically, PayPal isn't down for the gambling life.☕

So, what’s actually the best sportsbook for tennis? I feel like the big names you always hear about, like DraftKings or Pinnacle... they just aren't all that great when it comes to tennis.
I mean, look, pretty much any book will tell you who's going to win or how many sets the match will last, but I'm really looking for those juicy handicaps.

Does anyone know if there's a reliable sportsbook out there that actually lets you parlay player prop over/unders? I've noticed DraftKings and DraftKings only allow single bets on those types of player props, which is why I'm asking... thanks in advance for the help!!!

wiredcanyon39 said:Which sportsbook offers the best tennis markets? The major ones like DraftKings or Pinnacle aren't particularly great for tennis...
I mean, anyone can predict a winner or the number of sets, but I am specifically interested in finding competitive handicaps.

I would suggest examining FanDuel to see if their offerings align with your needs, as that is where I personally place my wagers.

URGENT NOTICE -- If we can't reach you via a valid email address, we’ll have to suspend your account until you provide one that works. Because your current email isn't reachable, your account has been temporarily disabled. To get everything back up and running, just reach out to our customer service Department AT support@fanduel.com for further assistance.

So, I got this message from DraftKings yesterday—total headache. I sent an inquiry over to the email they listed, but honestly? Crickets. Haven't heard a single word back.
I’m still getting their regular automated emails, so clearly my inbox isn't broken... does anyone actually know what's going on here? I can still log in to my account and see everything, but it won't let me make any deposits. Just stuck.

I honestly couldn't tell you why that's happening! Personally, I haven't run into any issues at all when using their platform.
Everything with my deposits and withdrawals goes through perfectly smooth via PayPal.
Just a heads-up though—you really need to make sure the primary email address on your PayPal account matches your DraftKings account exactly.

If you're trying to fund your account using some other method entirely, your best bet is probably just reaching out to them to figure out where the hiccup is.

Finally heard back from them and my account is unblocked.
Apparently, they were getting some kind of error saying they couldn't deliver my emails—which is just great—so they went ahead and locked me out because of it.

I previously maintained a Skrill account denominated in dollars, and since currency conversions aren't permitted, I attempted to close the account entirely so that I could establish a new one in euros. However, I am now finding myself completely locked out of my existing Skrill profile with an "account locked" notification, yet when I attempt to register a new account using that same email address, the system informs me that an account already exists. Does anyone happen to understand the logic behind this predicament?

edit: It has become apparent to me that I cannot utilize the same email address for a new registration, which strikes me as incredibly foolish given that the sportsbook will undoubtedly give me trouble now because my previous deposit originated from that specific Skrill account.
edit2: They won't even allow me to use the same mobile number either; I find it difficult to comprehend why they would behave in such an irrational manner.

Just use a home account
And they won't mess with you if you're using a different Skrill account... I've used three different ones from my buddy before

Henry Hayes3 said:just use a personal
and you won't run into any issues with them messing you around; I have personally used three different accounts from a colleague without incident.

I selected the phone option instead of mobile and entered my number, which worked fine, so I assume everything should be in order.

Marathon seems to have this rather nonsensical policy where you cannot change the email address on the Skrill account you use for deposits as long as there is a balance remaining, and withdrawals are strictly limited to the specific Skrill account used for funding. I suppose I will have to attempt to resolve this matter directly with their support team.