There are only two deposit methods available to Irish bettors at Star Sports. Those are debit card and Apple Pay, while the minimum deposit via both is €5.
Below, we break down all deposit options, fees, limits, and which ones qualify for the welcome bonus at Star Sports.
Star Racing was rebranded as Star Sports in 2009 and began its online operations in 2019, becoming a relatively popular operator. This is all down to the growth of the company, however, things could do with a spruce-up on the payment front.
With only two deposit methods at our disposal, Star Sports is certainly lagging behind its competitors and the best bookmakers around. Apple Pay and debit cards are popular banking options, but most punters are just to having at least 3-4 choices these days.
The minimum deposit of €5 makes up for the lack of banking options somewhat, but not for every punter.
Below, we have collected everything you need to know about Star Sports and depositing funds, from the payment methods accepted to the specific terms for each.
| Payment Method | Min Deposit | Max Deposit | Deposit Fee | Processing Time | Triggers Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | €5 | €5,000 | No fee | Instant | |
Mastercard | €5 | €5,000 | No fee | Instant | |
| Apple Pay | €5 | €5000 | No fee | Instant |
Despite the lack of payment solutions, it's still relatively easy to deposit at Star Sports:
Once logged into your Star Sports account, head to the site header bar and click on the account balance. It is located in the top right corner.
Hit the yellow 'Deposit' button in the banking area.
Pick a preferred payment method between debit card options and Apple Pay.
Enter card details and the desired deposit amount. Hit 'Pay Now'.
With the deposit coming from a debit card, we had to confirm with our bank using 3D Secure verification. Sometimes this process can be glitchy when moving from the banking app to the betting app.
After a successful deposit, bettors are brought to a screen confirming the deposit.
The €5 minimum deposit at Star Sports is on par with the majority of big-brand bookmakers in Ireland. However, the low minimum deposit might have something to do with the lack of payment options on the platform.
Another negative is that €5 is not enough to trigger the Star Sports welcome bonus. The minimum qualifying deposit and bet to claim the welcome offer is €20.
The welcome offer can obviously be claimed using a Visa debit card or Mastercard, and indeed with Apple Pay. However, a minimum deposit of €20 is required. The general minimum deposit at Star Sports via all payment options is €5.
| Payment Method | Min Deposit | Max Deposit | Deposit Fee | Processing Time | Triggers Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | €5 | €5,000 | No fee | Instant | |
Mastercard | €5 | €5,000 | No fee | Instant | |
| Apple Pay | €5 | €5000 | No fee | Instant |
Unfortunately, there are no e-wallet payment solutions available for Irish players at Star Sports. This is a pity as the likes of PayPal, Skrill and even a Paysafe card are all popular payment methods for Irish gamers.

Bryan is a seasoned tipster and betting writer, having worked for the likes of Unibet, Smarkets, and Pinnacle in the past. He also runs his own golf tipping business after amassing a large following over the years. At BettingLounge, he reviews betting sites from sign-up to withdrawal.