Proof of card ownership: what to send and how
Many of the offers that appear on this site are from companies from which Bold Gambler receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear, but it does not affect our editorial evaluations. Please Gamble Responsibly. Learn more about how we rate.
Send a photo of the front of your card showing only the first six and last four digits, with your name visible and the security code hidden, or a recent bank statement showing the card or account. Follow the operator's instructions and never send the CVV.
Proof of card ownership shows an operator that the card or account you used is really yours. Operators ask for it to prevent fraud and to follow rules on paying money back to the source.
What to send as proof of card ownership
- Card: a photo of the front with only the first six and last four digits showing, your name visible and the three-digit security code hidden.
- Bank account: a recent statement or a screenshot from your banking app showing your name and account details.
- E-wallet: a screenshot of the account page showing your name and email.
Check what the operator accepts, because formats differ, and cover only what it tells you to cover.
How to send it safely
Follow the operator’s instructions, cover the digits it tells you to, and never send the back of the card or the CVV. Use only the upload page in your account, and make sure the name matches your betting account. If a request looks odd, contact support first, because scammers also ask for card photos. Send a sharp image that shows what was asked and nothing more, and keep the original file so you can resend it quickly if asked again.
When you will be asked
Requests often arrive before your first withdrawal, linked to the closed loop withdrawal policy, under which money goes back to the payment method you used to deposit. For bigger sums you may also see source of funds checks. A card in someone else’s name usually fails the check, so use only payment methods that belong to you. If you change card later, expect to prove ownership of the new one before you withdraw to it.