What is a gambling block?
We're in the process of adding the gambling block feature, which will be available in the next few weeks as we continue to roll out updates.
The gambling block feature helps you manage your gambling activity by blocking payments to gambling sites. Once turned on, this feature blocks payments made to known gambling sites. If you require further support, then you can visit Support for a gambling problem for additional information.
How do I turn on the gambling block within my PayPal account?
To turn on the gambling block on the PayPal app:
- Go to Wallet.
- Choose Payment controls under Preferences.
- Turn on the Gambling block.
To turn on the gambling block on the PayPal website
- Go to Account.
- Choose Payments.
- Choose Payment controls under Payment preferences.
- Turn on the Gambling block.
This feature will block gambling payments and can help you take control of your spending at gambling sites.
What types of gambling payments will be blocked if I turn this on?
If you turn on the gambling block, payments to the following gambling sites and services will be blocked where those gambling sites have categorised themselves as gambling merchants:
- Online casinos
- Sports betting sites
- Poker sites
- Lottery ticket sites
- Fantasy sports sites
- Any other online platform offering gambling services
Can I turn off the gambling block?
Yes, you can turn off the block whenever you want. Once you turn off this block, you’ll have to wait 3 days before you can make gambling payments again.
How do I turn off the gambling block?
To turn off the gambling block on the PayPal app:
- Go to Wallet.
- Choose Payment controls under Preferences.
- Turn off the Gambling block.
Here is how to turn off the gambling block on the PayPal website:
- Go to Account.
- Choose Payments.
- Choose Payment controls under Payment preferences.
- Turn off the Gambling block.
Once you turn off the gambling block, you’ll have to wait 3 days before you can make payments to gambling sites again.
Will billing agreements be blocked?
Yes, active billing agreements with gambling sites will be blocked once you turn on the gambling block.
Are all PayPal methods of payment blocked when I turn this on?
Once you turn this block on, all payment methods linked to your PayPal account used to fund gambling sites will be blocked.
Why was I able to make payments to a gambling site even though I had turned on the gambling block?
The gambling block will block payments to gambling sites based on those sites categorising themselves as gambling merchants. However, some payments may still go through if a merchant hasn't categorised themselves as a gambling merchant. If you encounter such an issue, please Contact Us so we can explore how these sites have been categorized.