# Before you withdraw: ten checks that reduce avoidable hold-ups

> Ten checks before you withdraw from a betting site: verification, method, limits, fees, stated time and complaint route.

Source: https://bookieledger.com/withdrawals/checklist-before-you-withdraw/
Updated: 2026-11-07

Before you ask a betting site to withdraw your balance, run ten checks: identity and age verification, method, minimum, maximum, stated time, fees, account conditions, name match, status and contact, and complaint route. Passing them reduces avoidable hold-ups but promises no time. Stated times are the operator's, and we measured none.

## What are the ten checks?

The checks reduce avoidable hold-ups, and none of them promises a time. We did not request a withdrawal from any operator.

**Ten checks before you withdraw · Source · Checked 7 November 2026**

| No. | Check | Pass if | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verification | Identity and age checks show as complete | Section 169; operator terms |
| 2 | Method | The method is accepted and, where the terms say so, matches your deposit | Operator terms |
| 3 | Minimum | Your amount is at or above the stated minimum | Operator terms |
| 4 | Maximum | Your amount is within any stated maximum or period limit | Operator terms |
| 5 | Stated time | You have read the operator's stated time, not assumed one | Operator terms |
| 6 | Fees | Any fee is stated and you accept it | Operator terms |
| 7 | Account conditions | No condition on your account blocks a withdrawal, such as bonus cash terms | Operator terms |
| 8 | Name match | The name on the method matches the account | Operator terms |
| 9 | Status and contact | You know where the status shows and how to reach support | Operator pages |
| 10 | Complaint route | You know the complaints process and the GRAI FAQ | GRAI Complaints FAQ |

**Bottom line:** each check is something the operator's terms or account will show.

## What if a check is not met?

Fix the item first. Complete verification, choose another accepted method or wait for a condition to end, then request again.

If you cannot tell which condition applies, ask support in writing and keep the reply. The steps are in [how to withdraw](https://bookieledger.com/withdrawals/how-to-withdraw-step-by-step/).

**Bottom line:** resolve the unmet item before you request again.

## What do three candidate operators publish?

We did not record withdrawal conditions on 7 November 2026.

**Withdrawal conditions as published · Source · Checked 7 November 2026**

| Operator (candidate, licence to be confirmed) | Minimum, maximum, fee and stated time | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| bet365 | Could not be verified on 7 November 2026 | Operator rules page, URL to be recorded | 7 November 2026 |
| Paddy Power | Could not be verified on 7 November 2026 | Operator rules page, URL to be recorded | 7 November 2026 |
| BOYLE Sports | Could not be verified on 7 November 2026 | Operator rules page, URL to be recorded | 7 November 2026 |

Read [stated withdrawal times](https://bookieledger.com/withdrawals/how-long-do-withdrawals-take/) for method-by-method detail once it is recorded.

**Bottom line:** stated figures will be added with source and date.

## Sources

- [Irish Statute Book](https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2024/act/35/enacted/en/html), section 169.
- GRAI [Compliance and Complaints FAQ](https://grai-cms-production-bucket.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/cms-media/compliance-faq-(cob-dr-dfpc)-(002).pdf).
- Operator terms: not recorded yet.

**Bottom line:** the Act and FAQ are cited, and operator terms are pending.

## Where to go next

- Follow the [withdrawal steps](https://bookieledger.com/withdrawals/how-to-withdraw-step-by-step/).
- See [why a withdrawal is pending](https://bookieledger.com/withdrawals/why-is-my-withdrawal-pending/).
- Run the [checklist before you deposit](https://bookieledger.com/licence/checklist-before-you-deposit/).

**Bottom line:** each link stays inside this site.

## What changed?

No changes recorded since first publication on 7 November 2026.

**Bottom line:** this is the first version of the page.