Most casino withdrawal times are theoretical. The site says “24-48 hours” but what they mean is 24-48 hours after they approve it, which could take another 2-3 days, not counting weekends. Then add processing time from your bank. What they advertise and what actually happens are rarely the same thing.
We spent six months testing withdrawal speeds at different casinos using real money. Not reading terms and conditions or trusting marketing claims—actually depositing, playing, requesting withdrawals, and timing how long it took for funds to hit our accounts.
These are the fastest we recorded.
The Testing Process
A few things about methodology: We used the same payment methods across all casinos where possible (primarily crypto and e-wallets). We tested at different times of day and days of the week to account for processing delays. We withdrew amounts ranging from $100 to $2,500 to see if withdrawal size affected speed.
All times are measured from the moment we clicked “withdraw” to when funds appeared in our wallet or account. Not from when the casino approved it—from when we initiated it.
The Record Holders
Fastest Crypto Withdrawal: 4 Minutes, 17 Seconds
- Casino: Stake
- Amount: $850
- Method: Bitcoin
- Time of withdrawal: Tuesday, 3:14 PM EST
This one was almost suspicious in how fast it processed. We double-checked the transaction to make sure it wasn’t some kind of internal wallet trick. Nope—full blockchain confirmation, funds in our external Bitcoin wallet in under five minutes.
Stake has consistently been the fastest for crypto withdrawals across multiple tests. Most averaged between 8-15 minutes. The 4-minute withdrawal was an outlier, but even their slowest was under 20 minutes.
Fastest E-Wallet Withdrawal: 11 Minutes, 43 Seconds
- Casino: BitStarz
- Amount: $450
- Method: Skrill
- Time of withdrawal: Friday, 7:28 PM EST
E-wallet withdrawals are usually faster than bank transfers but slower than crypto. BitStarz has this dialed in. The withdrawal hit our Skrill account before we’d even closed the browser tab.
We tested BitStarz eight times over three months. Six of those withdrawals were under 20 minutes. One took 47 minutes (on a Sunday evening), and one took 3 hours (suspected verification check, though they never explicitly said so).
Fastest Traditional Banking: 6 Hours, 31 Minutes
- Casino: BetOnline
- Amount: $1,200
- Method: Bank wire
- Time of withdrawal: Wednesday, 10:15 AM EST
Bank wires are supposed to take 1-3 business days. Getting one in six and a half hours felt like a glitch in the system. We initiated it mid-morning, and it posted to our account the same afternoon.
This was an outlier even for BetOnline. Their typical wire time was 24-36 hours, which is still faster than most casinos manage. But that one six-hour wire was the fastest traditional banking withdrawal we recorded anywhere.
The Consistent Performers
Speed records are interesting, but consistency matters more. These casinos might not hold the absolute fastest times, but they delivered reliable, quick withdrawals across multiple tests:
Crypto Casinos:
- CloudBet – Average 12 minutes (Bitcoin), never exceeded 25 minutes across seven tests
- mBit Casino – Average 18 minutes (Bitcoin/Ethereum), one 6-minute outlier
- FortuneJack – Average 21 minutes (various cryptos), very consistent timing
E-Wallet Casinos:
- LeoVegas – Average 34 minutes (Skrill/Neteller), one 89-minute exception
- Casumo – Average 41 minutes (Skrill), only tested three times
- 22Bet – Average 52 minutes (multiple e-wallets), wider variance
What Actually Affects Withdrawal Speed
After dozens of withdrawals, some patterns became clear:
Verification status matters more than anything. If you’re not fully verified, add hours or days to any withdrawal time. Every casino that processed quickly had our documents approved before we ever requested a withdrawal.
Withdrawal method is obvious but worth repeating. Crypto was consistently 5-10x faster than e-wallets, which were 10-20x faster than bank transfers. If speed matters to you, don’t use traditional banking.
Time of day and day of week matter, but less than expected. We thought weekends would be significantly slower. They were slower, but only by about 30-40% on average. The bigger factor was whether the withdrawal hit during their finance team’s working hours.
Withdrawal amount barely mattered. We tested amounts from $100 to $2,500. The $2,500 withdrawals took slightly longer (suspected extra verification), but we’re talking 10-15 minutes longer on average, not hours.
The Methodology Question
Data verification note: Testing was conducted between March-August 2024. All casinos were licensed operators, and tests were performed using multiple payment methods. For ongoing tracking of withdrawal speeds and additional casino testing, see Casino Whizz.
One thing we couldn’t fully control: our own account standing at these casinos. Some we’d used before, others were fresh accounts. That probably affected processing times, though it’s impossible to isolate exactly how much.
We also didn’t test every casino that exists. These results represent about 30 different casinos tested over six months. There are hundreds more we haven’t touched.
The Disappointing Ones
Not naming names, but several casinos that advertise “instant withdrawals” took 4-6 days to process. One took eleven days and required three support tickets before releasing funds. These weren’t sketchy no-name operations either—some were casinos with decent reputations.
The worst part wasn’t the delay itself, it was the lack of communication. Withdrawals would just sit in “pending” status with no updates, no emails, nothing. You’d have to contact support to find out what was happening.
What “Instant” Actually Means
Here’s what we learned about casino marketing terminology:
- “Instant withdrawals” = anywhere from 5 minutes to 48 hours
- “Fast payouts” = somewhere between 24 hours and 5 business days
- “24-hour processing” = they’ll look at your withdrawal within 24 hours, then add processing time
- “Same-day withdrawals” = maybe, if you withdraw early in their business day and nothing requires additional review
The only term that’s somewhat reliable is “no pending time” or “instant approval,” which means your withdrawal doesn’t sit in a queue waiting for manual approval. But even then, actual funds transfer takes time.
Does Fast Really Matter?
For most people, the difference between a 10-minute withdrawal and a 2-hour withdrawal is negligible. You’re not playing with that money in either scenario.
Where it matters is when you’re testing a new casino, when you need access to funds quickly, or when you’re dealing with volatile crypto prices. Getting your Bitcoin out in 5 minutes versus 5 hours can mean a meaningful difference in USD value.
It’s also just a quality-of-life thing. Waiting days for a withdrawal creates anxiety about whether the casino will actually pay. Fast withdrawals eliminate that concern.
The Bottom Line
Crypto withdrawals are the fastest by a massive margin. If you care about speed, there’s no real alternative. E-wallets are decent. Traditional banking is slow no matter which casino you use.
But the single biggest factor is choosing a casino that has its withdrawal process actually optimized. Most casinos treat withdrawals as an afterthought. The ones that process quickly have clearly invested in making it a priority.
The records we documented—4 minutes for crypto, 11 minutes for e-wallet, 6 hours for bank transfer—represent best-case scenarios. Don’t expect to match those times on your first withdrawal. But if you’re verified, using the right payment method, and choosing casinos that prioritize fast payouts, you can get pretty close.
