FanDuel announced it will no longer allow credit card deposits on its platform in the United States, effective March 2. The change affects users of FanDuel Sportsbook, FanDuel Casino, and FanDuel Racing, and follows the steps of DraftKings, which brought in the same policy last August.
The decision comes amid increasing scrutiny of credit card use in online gambling. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, recently sent a letter to FanDuel CEO Amy Howe requesting information on the company’s credit card policies and highlighting the risks of hidden fees.
“Starting March 2, 2026, FanDuel will no longer offer US credit card deposits on Sportsbook, Casino, and FanDuel Racing,” the operator said on its website. “This includes credit cards connected through Venmo, PayPal, and Apple Pay. You can connect your debit card or bank account instead.”
“Over the last few months, FanDuel has been evaluating the payment methods that we offer to customers and made the decision to remove credit cards as an option for our Sportsbook, casino, and racing product in the United States,” the sportsbook added. “This change was made to improve the deposit experience for our customers.”
The company also said that customers can request refunds for any past credit card deposits.
While other sportsbooks and online casinos continue to accept credit cards, FanDuel’s move may signal a shift for the wider market. Several other states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Tennessee, already prohibit credit card deposits for online gambling.
Warren’s letter warned that credit card deposits are often treated as cash advances, which carry extra fees and interest that many users do not anticipate.
“Many users are unaware of the costs and fees associated with this type of credit card use, which can push them into financial trouble when gambling,” she wrote. “Specifically, users are reporting that they did not realize that using their credit card to place a bet on a sports gambling website would be treated as a cash advance and accrue additional fees and interest.”
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/02/12/117579-fanduel-to-ban-credit-card-deposits-starting-next-month
