While many online sportsbooks require you only to make deposits using standard methods to bet on their sites, DraftKings has opened the door to a new experience by allowing users to deposit wiš§th DraftKings gift cards. Here at TPP, weāll explain how to acquire and use the gift card ź¦along with its pros and cons.
Overview of DK Gift Card
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How DraftKings Gift Cards Work
DraftKings gift cards are a prepaid method to add money to your account on the platform. They come in $25 and $50 amounts and are eligible to be utilized on the website's sportsbook, with daily fantasy sports or at the online casino (each state where DšÆK is legal permits if gift cards are allowed). Once funds are loaded onto the gift card, they do not expire.
The gift card can be redeemed on DKās website. This includes the desktop verāsion or the app.
Sign in to your account or create a new one at DraftKÜ«ings.com.
On the bāack of the gift card, scratch off š®the label revealing the code and card info.
š¦ On the deposit screen, choose the selected amount and click āgift cardā for the payment method.
Enter the gift card number, expiration date and CVV, then click deposit to confiršm.š If successful, the funds will appear in your account within seconds.
The gift card can be used at the sportsbooks in the following states: Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampą¶£shire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming (per DraftKings.com).
DraftKings online casino permits gift cards in New Jersey, West Virgišnia and Pennsylvania.
DK users can spend their gift caāØrds on daily fantasy in every state except Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, and Washingāton.
Where to Buy DraftKings Gift Cards
Gift cards can be purchased on DKsā website or at retail locations, including Walmart, Speedway, Circle K, Albertsons, CVS, Dollar General, 7-Eleven, Pilot Flying J anšd Sheetz.
Many customers ask, āWhere can I buy a DraftKings gift card online?ā The simple aź©²nswer is on the company's official website.
DraftKings Gift Card Pros and Cons
There are pros and cons to using DraftKings gift cards. Certain handicappers might find some of these imź§portant when making the decision whether or not to use one.
- Gift cards help with bankroll management due to the fixed limits.
- They provide a unique gift option for sports fans.
- Excellent for people who donāt own credit or debit cards.
- These gift cards canāt be reloaded once funds are spent.
- Restricted in certain states for betting.
- Arenāt a good option for high rollers.
Other DraftKings Deposit Methods
DraftKings gift cards arenāt the only way to deposit on the site. Below weāll share every deposit method available. Not every stateš” allows some of the morš¦e niche options.
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Apple Pay: Apple Pay is a smartphone payment system and digital wallet technology developed by Apple. It enables users što pay using Apple products such as iPhones, Apple Watches and iPads.
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Bank Wire Transfer: Bank wire traą± nsfers are a classic means of electronically moving funds from one bšøank account to another.
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Cash at Cage: Refers to when players deposit and makāe bets at retail sportsbooks in person. An ID must be present when depositing using this method.
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Cash at Retail Stores: Cash at retail is a payment option that allows handicappers to make payments in cash at retail locations or designated places. In order to deposit at a retail store, players must choose the “cash” option on the deposit screen.
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Credit Card: Credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are all permitted when depositing to DraftKings Sportsā¤book or Casino. American Exš¦¹press is also an option, but strictly in New Jersey.
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Debit Cards: Visa and Mastercard debit carš„šds are permitted when depositing on the sportsbook.
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DraftKings Gift Card: Asļ·ŗ weāve notešd in this article, DK gift cards can be used to make deposits on DKās platform.
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Electronic Gift Card: DraftKings digital gift cards ašre the same as aābove, just āelectronicā and can be purchased online.
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Online Banking:š¤Ŗ The online banking payment service allows gamblers to safely deposit and withdraw money from their respective accounts.
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PayPal: The world-renowned digital wallet that stores various payment methods is another option useš ·d by many players to deposit funds.
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Play+ Prepaid Card: Play+ is an FDIC-insured (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) refillable ą·“safe account that can be utilized for financing your DraftKings account.
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Venmo: Venmo is a widespread payment platform in the USA. Its mobile š°app lets users send and receive currency to friends and acquaintances.
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VIP Preferred: A payment option that offers e-check services for DraftKings VIPs. It enables bettošrs to make transactions with their checking accounts.
ThePuntersPage Final Say
DraftKings gift cards are a convenient way to fund an account. Various factors, including no depositing fees and budget control, since they are a pre-set amount, can help bettors be more responsible. Not only are they great gifts for sports fans, but their ease of use and versatilāØity across the sportsbook, casino, and DFS platform give you or someone receiving the card diffeš„rent ways to spend it.
FAQs
Oānce purchased and funds are loaded onto it, theā¦ DraftKings gift card is activated and ready to use.
DraftKings gift cards can be bought online or at retail stores nationwide. The oānes purchased online are considered DraftKings e-gift cards. If you search āDraftKings gift card near meā on Google, a list of locations nearby will appear. Itās recommended to call and make sure theyāre in stock before going.
To use a DK gift card, scratch off the code (card number) on the back and input it šon DKās website when depositing.
Yes, you can use a DraftKings gift caārd on its mobile and desktop apps.
DraftKings gift card funds will appear immediately in your account after confirming the deposit. Unless, of course, youāre usiź§ng a card youāve already deš¼posited with in the past.