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Betting with AstroPay: a pre-loaded wallet instead of your card
AstroPay is a digital wallet that can also issue a virtual card. You load a balance and pay the bookmaker from it, without giving the bookmaker your bank card.
Below are the bookmakers in our ranking that list AstroPay, and what to check before you deposit. The Gambling Prevention Act 2026 replaced the Public Gambling Act 1867 and makes online gambling and online betting criminal offences in Bangladesh. A foreign licence held by a bookmaker, such as Curaçao, does not make betting legal here.
Short answer
Several bookmakers in our ranking list AstroPay for deposits. Withdrawals go to the AstroPay wallet where the bookmaker offers it; otherwise you need another method.
- Deposit Usually instant where listed
- Withdrawal Where offered to the wallet
- Needs AstroPay account and a balance
- Card details Not shared with the bookmaker
Bookmakers that accept AstroPay
Bookmakers in our ranking that list AstroPay as a payment method.
85 sportsbooks with AstroPay in our ranking 0/4 of those shown list AstroPay as a payout method
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Comparison
How the methods compare
Deposits are usually quick with every method. The difference shows at withdrawal: check that the bookmaker pays out with the method you plan to use.
| Method | Type | Deposit | Withdrawal | Needs | What it means |
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| Upay | Mobile wallet | Instant at most sites that list it | Not at every site | Upay account and PIN | local and in taka; MFS checks apply. |
| Skrill | E-wallet | Instant at most sites that list it | At many sites that list it | Verified Skrill account | widely listed by international bookmakers. |
| Jeton | E-wallet | Instant at most sites that list it | At many sites that list it | Verified Jeton account | app-based wallet. |
| AstroPay This page | Wallet and virtual card | Instant at most sites that list it | To the AstroPay wallet where offered | AstroPay account | pre-loaded balance, no card details shared. |
| ecoPayz (Payz) | E-wallet | Instant at most sites that list it | Where offered | Verified Payz account | rebranded Payz in 2023. |
| Crypto | Blockchain transfer | After network confirmations | Where offered | Crypto wallet | Bangladesh Bank says crypto transactions are not permitted. |
General description of each method. Which methods a bookmaker accepts is shown on its card in the ranking.
What it means
What this means when you pay with AstroPay
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Online betting is an offence in Bangladesh
What it means: the Gambling Prevention Act 2026 applies whatever payment method is used, and a foreign licence does not change it.
Read the law and our responsible gambling page before you deposit anywhere.
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Withdrawals often go back the way money came in
What it means: a bookmaker may only pay out to the method you deposited with.
Choose a method the bookmaker supports for withdrawals too.
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Withdrawals usually need verification
What it means: the first withdrawal can wait while the bookmaker checks your ID.
Verify the account before you need to withdraw.
Step by step
How to deposit and withdraw with AstroPay
Deposit with AstroPay
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Open the cashier Log in and choose Deposit.
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Choose AstroPay
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Enter the amount At least the bookmaker's minimum deposit.
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Confirm in AstroPay Log in to AstroPay or enter the virtual card details, then approve.
If you want a welcome offer, check that this method is not excluded before you pay.
Withdraw
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Verify your account Most bookmakers ask for ID before the first withdrawal.
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Choose the withdrawal method AstroPay, if the bookmaker pays out to it.
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Confirm and wait for processing Processing time depends on the bookmaker.
Limits and fees
Which limits and fees apply?
Several limits apply to one payment: the bookmaker's, the payment provider's and your own. The lowest one wins.
| Limit or fee | Set by | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | The bookmaker | A welcome offer can need a higher first deposit. |
| Maximum deposit and withdrawal | The bookmaker and the provider | The lowest of the limits applies. |
| Your deposit limit | You, in the account settings | Set it before the first deposit. |
| Fees and conversion | The provider and the bookmaker | Paying in a currency other than taka can add a conversion cost. |
Safety
Before you pay
Only load what you plan to spend
A pre-loaded balance works like a budget: load the amount you are prepared to lose, not more.
The law in Bangladesh
The Gambling Prevention Act 2026 makes online betting an offence. A Curaçao or other foreign licence does not make it legal here.
The Daily Star report →Never share codes or PINs
No bookmaker or wallet support agent needs your PIN or one-time code. Anyone asking for it is trying to take your money.
Limits and help
Set a deposit limit at the bookmaker. If betting is causing harm, stop and seek local support.
Gambling addiction →Glossary
Payment terms
- E-wallet
- An online account that holds money and pays merchants without sharing card or bank details. So what: the bookmaker sees the wallet, not your bank account.
- KYC
- Know your customer: the identity check before withdrawals or higher limits. So what: an unverified account can hold up your money.
- Currency conversion
- Changing taka into another currency, or back. So what: each conversion can carry a fee or a weaker rate.
- Minimum withdrawal
- The smallest amount a bookmaker pays out. So what: small balances can be stuck below it.
FAQ
How does AstroPay work?
You load money into an AstroPay wallet and pay merchants from it, or with a virtual card AstroPay issues. The bookmaker sees AstroPay, not your bank.
Can I withdraw to AstroPay?
At bookmakers that support AstroPay withdrawals. Check the cashier first.
Is AstroPay anonymous?
No. AstroPay checks identity for its accounts, and the bookmaker will verify you before withdrawals.
Are there fees?
Loading the wallet and converting currency can cost money. Check AstroPay's and the bookmaker's fees.
Is it legal to use this method for betting in Bangladesh?
No payment method makes betting legal. The Gambling Prevention Act 2026 makes online gambling and online betting offences in Bangladesh, and a bookmaker's foreign licence does not change this. See our responsible gambling page.