Alipay
Alipay is a Chinese e-wallet operated by Ant Group, and within the search-casino catalogue it is listed at a single operator rather than across a wide range of casinos.
A niche e-wallet option available at one catalogued casino, with its own terms restricting gambling-related use in parts of its home market.
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Alipay Casinos — Deposits, Withdrawals and Where to Use
Alipay is an e-wallet operated by Ant Group, and in the search-casino catalogue it currently appears at one operator, Thunderpick, licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Authority. Given how narrow that footprint is and how Alipay's own payment terms treat gambling transactions, it is worth reading this method as a secondary option rather than a primary way to move money in or out of an account.
Per our records, Alipay ranks 33rd of 35 bank-transfer-class payment methods tracked in the search-casino catalogue, ordered by how many casinos carry each one. That group spans from Rapid Transfer at 70 casinos and Revolut at 54 down to Pay iD at 4 and a cluster sitting at 1 casino each — UK Faster Payments, BazPay and Paynet. Alipay's own count of 1 casino places it at that narrow end of the scale, not near the middle of the group.
What Alipay Payment Is
Alipay is a mobile and online e-wallet founded in 2004 and headquartered in Pudong, Shanghai, operating under a Payment Business License from the People's Bank of China (PBOC). It also holds a Financial Conduct Authority registration in the UK through Alipay (UK) Limited and multiple US state money transmitter licenses. According to Alipay's own company data, the wallet supported 27 currencies as of 2019, with 18 foreign currencies usable for international transactions, and its listed area served includes China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Bangladesh, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Norway, Brazil and Russia.
How to Deposit and Withdraw With Alipay
Thunderpick lists Alipay as a payment option in its cashier, and the mechanics of an e-wallet deposit typically involve linking a bank card or account to the Alipay app and authorising the transaction from there rather than entering card numbers directly at the casino. What is not confirmed in the available data is whether withdrawals route back through Alipay in the same way deposits do; players relying on Alipay for a payout should check the cashier's supported withdrawal methods before assuming the deposit channel also handles cash-outs.
This uncertainty is not incidental. According to the Alipay Barcode Payment Service Terms, reported by focusgn.com, Alipay has been prohibited from processing gambling-related transactions — including the purchase of gaming chips — in mainland China and Macau since December 2015. Where a casino shows "Alipay" as an option outside that restriction, the charge is generally handled through a third-party payment processor rather than a direct Alipay gambling authorisation, which is one reason deposit availability does not automatically guarantee withdrawal support.
Alipay Fees, Limits and Processing Times
No verified deposit or withdrawal limits, fees, or processing times specific to Alipay at Thunderpick are available in our records, so none are stated here rather than estimated. What can be said is that any withdrawal timing at Thunderpick depends on the casino's own KYC verification process, which is separate from Alipay's own transaction handling. Currency conversion is also a factor for players outside Alipay's core markets: the wallet supports 18 foreign currencies for international transactions, according to Alipay's own company data, so a mismatch between account currency and casino currency can apply regardless of which payment rail is used.
Alipay has been under direct anti-money-laundering oversight from the People's Bank of China since 2024, according to a 2025 report by Crowdfund Insider — a supervisory detail that applies to the wallet itself, independent of how few casinos currently list it.
Security and Safety of Alipay Payments
As an e-wallet, Alipay does not require a player to hand bank card numbers directly to a casino's cashier; the authorisation happens inside the Alipay app or a linked processor instead. Thunderpick, the only casino in this catalogue listing Alipay, is licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Authority; the hub tracks 14 active bonuses at the operator with wagering from 5× to an average of 21× and match up to 100%, so bonus and cash-out rules at Thunderpick are set by the operator itself rather than by a jurisdiction-wide limit. Players who want a broader look at licensed operators can compare options on the Trusted Casinos hub before settling on a payment method.
- Withdrawal support — confirm in the cashier whether Alipay is offered for payouts, not only deposits.
- Region and currency — Alipay's own terms restrict gambling transactions in mainland China and Macau, and currency conversion applies outside its core markets.
- KYC verification — casino-side identity checks, not Alipay itself, typically set the real waiting time for a first payout.
- Deposit-only status — if a casino accepts Alipay for deposits without listing it for withdrawals, plan on a different payout method from the start.
Common Misconceptions About Alipay at Casinos
- "Alipay is listed, so it works for gambling everywhere" — Alipay's Barcode Payment Service Terms have banned gambling-related transactions in mainland China and Macau since December 2015, per focusgn.com, so use outside those markets typically runs through a third-party processor.
- "27 currencies means every casino currency is covered" — Alipay's own data lists 27 supported currencies overall but only 18 foreign currencies for international use, so a currency mismatch at checkout is still possible.
- "An e-wallet always means instant withdrawal" — deposit support at Thunderpick does not confirm withdrawal support; the two need to be checked separately.
- "A niche method is a less secure one" — Alipay has been under direct PBOC anti-money-laundering oversight since 2024, a supervisory status unrelated to how many casinos currently carry it.
Verdict on Alipay Casinos
"Alipay's own rules on gambling transactions matter more here than its size as a payment company — check withdrawal support before treating it as a payout channel."
For most players, Alipay is not a reason to choose a casino on its own: it appears at a single operator in this catalogue, Thunderpick, and its own terms limit gambling-related use in parts of its home market. It may suit a player who already uses Alipay for other purposes and wants a deposit option at Thunderpick specifically, but anyone who needs a confirmed, tested withdrawal path is better served checking the cashier directly or looking at methods with a wider footprint, such as Tether (USDT) casinos. Readers can also browse the full casino directory or read the Thunderpick casino review for the operator's own terms before relying on Alipay as a payout method, and newer listings appear regularly on the New Casinos hub.
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Update history
- Sep 3, 2026 — Added Alipay's gambling-transaction ban, catalogue position among peers, and honest gaps on withdrawal support.
- Aug 10, 2026 — Covered Alipay's origin, regulatory status, deposit flow, security notes and current casino availability.
Alipay – FAQ
Does Alipay work for casino withdrawals?
Not confirmed. Thunderpick, the only casino in this catalogue listing Alipay, accepts it for deposits, but withdrawal support through Alipay isn't verified — check the cashier directly before relying on it as a payout method.
Is Alipay legal to use for online gambling?
Alipay's Barcode Payment Service Terms have prohibited gambling-related transactions, including the purchase of gaming chips, in mainland China and Macau since December 2015, according to focusgn.com. Outside those markets, casino use of Alipay typically runs through a third-party processor rather than a direct gambling authorisation.
How many casinos accept Alipay in the search-casino catalogue?
One: Thunderpick, licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Authority. Alipay ranks 33rd of 35 bank-transfer-class payment methods tracked in the catalogue by number of casinos carrying them.
What currencies does Alipay support?
According to Alipay's own company data, the wallet supported 27 currencies as of 2019, with 18 foreign currencies available for international transactions.
Is Alipay safe to use?
Alipay has been under direct anti-money-laundering oversight from the People's Bank of China since 2024, per a 2025 Crowdfund Insider report, and as an e-wallet it does not require sharing bank card details directly with the casino.
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