Why can't I deposit?

Check the card details you’ve entered are correct and up to date. Has your card recently been updated or replaced? If so, you may have a new security number (CV2) and expiry date. Your security number is the last three digits on the signature strip on the back of your card.

If it's just the expiry date that's changed, you can update it via > My account > Deposit.

We can only accept deposits from cards issued in the United Kingdom. If you’re attempting to deposit from a card issued elsewhere, or you’re currently outside the UK, you won’t be able to make a deposit.

If your deposit attempts continue to be declined and you’re certain your card details are correct, please contact your card issuer or bank. The deposit may be declined for security reasons or you may have insufficient funds available.

Some providers may apply a temporary security block on your card if your recent transaction activity is outside your usual spending pattern. Your bank may ask you to confirm the recent purchases made on your card before removing the block.

Confirm the PayPal details you’ve entered are correct and you have sufficient funds to make the deposit.

You’ll be redirected to PayPal to enter your password and confirm the transaction. If this times out, you have a connection problem. If you’re unable to correctly enter your password, the deposit will not go through but you’ll be able to try again.

Should you experience any loading or connection issues while being redirected to PayPal, it may help to clear your browser’s temporary files and cookies. For details on how to clear cookies, please search our FAQs for your browser of choice.

If you’re still unable to make a deposit, contact PayPal for assistance but please note they often operate limit controls on account holders. It may be a case of having to verify the PayPal account so that further amounts can be transferred.