A full walkthrough of our Canadian payment stack
Deposits — 12 CA-friendly methods
Our cashier accepts 12 deposit routes tuned for Canadian players. Every method settles instantly except crypto, where blockchain confirmation adds 1-30 minutes. Minimums start at C$10 for fiat and C$20 for crypto. Maximum per transaction is C$5,000 for fiat rails and C$50,000 for BTC/ETH.
| Method | Min | Max | Time | Fee |
|---|
| Interac e-Transfer | C$10 | C$5,000 | Instant | Free |
| iDebit | C$10 | C$5,000 | Instant | Free |
| Instadebit | C$10 | C$5,000 | Instant | Free (bank may charge C$1.50) |
| Visa Debit / Credit | C$10 | C$5,000 | Instant | Free (Visa credit banned in ON iGO since 2022 — use debit) |
| Mastercard Debit / Credit | C$10 | C$5,000 | Instant | Free (credit at bank discretion — many CA banks block MCC 7995) |
| MuchBetter | C$10 | C$5,000 | Instant | Free |
| Skrill | C$10 | C$5,000 | Instant | 1% Skrill fee |
| Neteller | C$10 | C$5,000 | Instant | 2.5% Neteller fee |
| Apple Pay | C$10 | C$3,000 | Instant | Free (via linked card) |
| Google Pay | C$10 | C$3,000 | Instant | Free (via linked card) |
| Bitcoin (BTC) | C$20 | C$50,000 | 10-30 min | Network fee |
| Ethereum (ETH) | C$20 | C$50,000 | 1-5 min | Network fee |
- We settle in Canadian dollars at every step — no hidden EUR/USD conversion layer
- The name on your payment method must match your Betty registration exactly — we auto-reject third-party payments (AML rule)
- Apple Pay and Google Pay caps sit at C$3,000 (device-wallet policy limit), other fiat rails at C$5,000
- Crypto (BTC/ETH) prices lock at the market rate at the moment of transaction; small volatility possible
Withdrawals — timing and limits
We clear withdrawals through 10 routes. Interac remains fastest for straightforward cash-outs (2-24 hours to your bank), while e-wallets are instant once we've approved the request. Crypto lands within minutes to a couple of hours depending on network load. First withdrawal always triggers KYC (see below).
| Method | Min | Max/day | Time |
|---|
| Interac e-Transfer | C$20 | C$5,000 | 2-24 hours |
| iDebit | C$20 | C$5,000 | 24 hours |
| Instadebit | C$20 | C$5,000 | 24 hours |
| Visa Debit | C$20 | C$5,000 | 24-72 hours (bank-dependent) |
| MuchBetter | C$20 | C$5,000 | 24 hours |
| Skrill | C$20 | C$5,000 | Instant (after approval) |
| Neteller | C$20 | C$5,000 | Instant (after approval) |
| Bitcoin (BTC) | C$50 | C$100,000 | 30 min - 2 hours |
| Ethereum (ETH) | C$50 | C$100,000 | 5-15 min |
| Bank wire (Canadian bank) | C$500 | C$50,000 | 3-5 business days |
- Withdrawals return to the exact method and account holder used for the deposit (AML closed-circuit rule)
- Apple Pay, Google Pay, Mastercard credit and Skrill/Neteller card top-ups don't accept direct withdrawals — we route back through Interac or bank wire in the same account name
- First withdrawal always requires KYC clearance (typically 24-48 hours). Subsequent withdrawals are same-day
- Aggregate transactions over C$10,000 in 24 hours trigger automatic FINTRAC reporting — we file it, you don't have to
Interac e-Transfer — our default
Interac e-Transfer is the dominant Canadian payment rail online and it's the one we recommend first. It's bank-neutral: RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, Desjardins, National Bank, Tangerine, Simplii and every second-tier and credit-union rail in the country support it out of the box. It uses your bank's email or phone routing (no third-party wallet, no additional signup), funds settle instantly on the deposit side and land in your bank's Interac inbox within 2-24 hours on the withdrawal side.
From a compliance angle Interac is the cleanest option too. It bypasses the MCC 7995 gambling blocks that most Canadian issuers apply to credit and even some debit cards. It's fully FINTRAC-visible, so aggregate transactions land in the usual reporting pipeline without you having to do anything. And because it's bank-to-bank, you get the same fraud protections your bank normally extends to Interac transfers — no separate KYC on the Interac side, no wallet balance to manage.
iDebit vs Instadebit — what's the difference
iDebit and Instadebit both process direct bank debits without exposing your card or account details to us. They act as a shield between your bank and our cashier: you sign in to your online banking through their interface, authorise the payment, and it lands in our system instantly under a reference — we never see your account number.
iDebit typically has no fee on either side and covers all major Canadian banks. Instadebit is functionally similar but your bank may add a small C$1.50 processing fee for the outbound transfer — that charge comes from your bank, not from us. Both give you the same instant settlement (deposit) and 24-hour withdrawal window. If neither fee matters to you, we default to whichever loads faster from your device.
Credit card gambling in Canada
Credit-card acceptance for gambling in Canada is a patchwork — here's the honest picture:
- Ontario: the iGaming Ontario (iGO) regulations (April 2022 onwards) ban credit-card deposits on iGO-registered operators. Only debit cards, Interac and other non-credit rails are permitted. We operate offshore, so the iGO rule doesn't apply directly to our cashier — but many Canadian banks (TD, RBC, BMO in particular) still block MCC 7995 gambling merchants on their credit cards regardless of operator status.
- BC, Quebec, Alberta and other provinces: no province-wide ban, but individual banks still commonly block MCC 7995 on credit. Debit cards clear more reliably.
- Workaround: use debit cards instead of credit, or better still route through Interac e-Transfer, iDebit or Instadebit — all three bypass the MCC 7995 block entirely because they operate outside the card network.
If your credit card gets rejected, don't retry it — multiple rejections in a row can trigger a bank fraud lock. Switch straight to Interac or iDebit; both settle instantly for the same amount.
Bitcoin, Ethereum and crypto deposits/withdrawals
We accept Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) at the cashier for anyone who prefers blockchain rails. Deposit minimum is C$20, maximum is C$50,000; withdrawal minimum is C$50, maximum stretches to C$100,000. BTC deposits typically confirm in 10-30 minutes; ETH is much faster at 1-5 minutes. Withdrawals move in 30 minutes to 2 hours (BTC) or 5-15 minutes (ETH), subject to network load at the moment of execution.
Pricing: we lock the C$ equivalent at the market rate at the moment your deposit hits our wallet. Withdrawals credit you the C$-equivalent at the execution rate. Small volatility (typically under 1%) is possible during the confirmation window — that's inherent to crypto and not something we can eliminate. Our end charges zero conversion fees; only the blockchain network fee applies (miner/gas cost, usually a few dollars for BTC and cents for ETH). We report crypto activity to FINTRAC on the same aggregate-C$10,000/24h basis as fiat.
Fund your Betty account and start playing
12 Canadian payment methods, C$10 minimum deposit, C$0 internal fees at every step. Interac e-Transfer clears instantly; crypto lands in 30 minutes.
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Our fees and 3rd-party charges
We charge zero internal fees on deposits or withdrawals — every C$ you send in is playable, every C$ you cash out arrives. That said, a handful of third-party providers may skim a bit off the top before the funds reach us or you:
- Interac e-Transfer: free at our end; your bank may charge C$1-C$1.50 per outbound e-Transfer (waived on most premium accounts and most credit unions).
- iDebit: free on both sides.
- Instadebit: free at our end; your bank may add C$1.50 for the outbound processing.
- Skrill: a 1% Skrill fee applies at their end on deposits; withdrawals to Skrill are free.
- Neteller: a 2.5% Neteller fee applies at their end on deposits.
- MuchBetter, Apple Pay, Google Pay: free on both sides.
- Visa/Mastercard credit: Canadian banks may treat gambling deposits as a cash advance, tacking on 3-5% surcharge plus interest from day one under MCC 7995. Debit cards avoid this entirely.
- Crypto (BTC/ETH): free at our end; blockchain network fees apply (miner/gas), typically a few C$ for BTC and cents for ETH.
- Bank wire: free at our end; your bank may charge C$15-C$30 for an incoming international wire.
Our cashier lays out any third-party charge on the confirmation screen before you commit — nothing is buried in the small print.
KYC and first-withdrawal delay
Your first withdrawal at Betty always triggers KYC (Know Your Customer) verification. It's a standard AML rule that applies to every licensed operator regardless of jurisdiction. Typical timing is 24-48 hours from document upload to approval; after that, subsequent withdrawals clear same-day without repeat verification.
You'll need: government photo ID (Canadian driver's licence, passport or provincial ID card), a selfie holding that ID, and a proof of address dated within the last 90 days (utility bill, bank statement, CRA correspondence, phone bill). Upload from the Account → KYC section the moment you register — that way your first cash-out isn't held up when you're ready to withdraw. We verify most documents inside 24 hours during business days.
FINTRAC reporting threshold
FINTRAC is the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada — the country's financial intelligence agency. Every regulated Canadian gambling operator (and offshore ones handling Canadian residents seriously) files reports on transactions over C$10,000 in aggregate across a rolling 24-hour window. We file automatically on your behalf; there's no paperwork on your side.
What you shouldn't do: break a single large deposit into smaller pieces to duck under the C$10,000 threshold. That pattern is called structuring and it's a serious red flag — both FINTRAC and your bank's automated systems watch for it, and it can freeze your account and trigger a full source-of-funds review. If you have a genuine reason to move C$10,000+, just do it as one transfer; the FINTRAC report is routine and doesn't imply any wrongdoing.
Are Betty winnings taxable in Canada?
For the vast majority of Canadian players: no, gambling winnings are not taxable. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) treats casual gambling as a hobby, not a source of income — so slot wins, table wins, sportsbook payouts and crypto casino winnings don't go on your T1 tax return, no line item, no capital gains, nothing. This is the settled CRA position and it applies whether you win C$50 or C$500,000.
The exception is the rare case of a professional or systematic gambler — someone whose gambling activity constitutes a business (a clear pattern of skill-based play, records kept, gambling as primary income). The CRA sets a high bar here; it applies to a small handful of professional poker players and card counters, not to slot or roulette players by any reasonable definition. If you think this might apply to you, speak to a tax accountant — but for casual play at Betty, your winnings are entirely yours.
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