We timed 16 South African casino payouts
We put down real money, asked for it back, and timed how long each site took to pay. Every figure here is free to quote and link.
All guidesInstant EFT was the fastest local method. On the quickest sites a withdrawal landed in under an hour. Crypto was faster still, with our fastest payout clearing in 10 minutes. Card and slow bank EFT were the slowest, taking 1 to 3 working days. The payment method mattered more than the brand.
By the numbers
- 16 sites tested with real money.
- 47 hours of hands-on testing.
- R12,400 in real deposits placed.
- 10 minutes for the single fastest payout.
How we tested
We ran every test ourselves, with our own money and our own accounts.
- We used our own bank cards, Instant EFT and crypto wallets, never demo accounts.
- We deposited real money at each site, R500 or more.
- We requested two withdrawals per site, one on day one and one on day seven.
- We measured two clocks: the time the site took to approve, and the time the money took to arrive.
- We did the same identity checks any new player must do.
The times below are the typical full wait, from request to money in hand, on the fastest method each site offers.
The full results
| Site | Fastest method | Typical payout time |
|---|---|---|
| BitStarz | Crypto | Under 1 hour |
| Cloudbet | Crypto | Under 1 hour |
| Supabets | Instant EFT | Under 1 hour |
| Hollywoodbets | FNB eWallet / Instant EFT | Same day, about 2 hours |
| BetBus | Instant EFT | Same day |
| Pokerbet | Instant EFT | 24 hours |
| Playabets | Instant EFT | 24 hours |
| Slotbox | Instant EFT | 24 hours |
| Easybet | Instant EFT | 24 hours |
| Betshezi | Instant EFT | 24 hours |
| Gbets | Instant EFT | 24 hours |
| Betolimp | Instant EFT | 24 to 48 hours |
| BetXchange | EFT | 1 to 2 days |
| World Sports Betting | EFT | 48 hours |
| ZARbet | EFT | 2 days |
| YesPlay | EFT | 2 days |
Three takeaways for players
- Pick Instant EFT or crypto if speed matters, not card.
- Finish your identity check early, as it is the most common cause of a slow first payout.
- A big bonus means little if the cashout is slow, so weigh both.
Cite this study
The data on this page is our own and you are welcome to use it. Please credit iGaming Reviews and link to this page as the source. Need the full table as a spreadsheet for a chart? Email us and we will send it.
Source: iGaming Reviews, "SA casino payout speed test", 2026.Frequently asked questions
What was the fastest payout method?
Crypto was fastest, with our quickest payout in 10 minutes. For local money, Instant EFT was the fastest, landing in under an hour on the best sites. Card and slow bank EFT took 1 to 3 working days.
How did you measure the times?
We deposited real money, then requested two withdrawals per site, one on day one and one on day seven. We timed both the approval step and the time the money took to arrive, using the fastest method each site offers.
Can I use this data in an article?
Yes. The data is ours and free to quote. Please credit iGaming Reviews and link to this page. We can also send the full table as a spreadsheet if you want to build a chart.
