Apple Pay for iPhone bettors in Italy
Apple Pay lets you deposit with a card stored in your iPhone's Wallet, confirmed by Face ID or Touch ID, without typing the card number into the betting site. For Italians who bet mostly on mobile, it is one of the quickest and most private ways to fund an account, since the sportsbook receives a token rather than your actual card details.
Five of the six ADM-licensed sportsbooks in our review accept Apple Pay: 888sport, William Hill, Eurobet, bwin and Gioco Digitale. LeoVegas, our top-rated sportsbook overall, does not list it, which is why it is missing from this page despite its excellent app.
888sport leads, William Hill and Eurobet follow
888sport takes first place. It combines Apple Pay with a confirmed native iOS app rated 8.9, a 9.0 payouts rating and the top markets rating in Italy (9.2). We call it best for simple betting, and the combination of a clean iPhone app and Wallet payments fits that description well. Its sportsbook sits on the 888casino.it concession domain.
William Hill is second. It accepts Apple Pay with a 5 euro minimum deposit, and it states withdrawals within 24 hours via PayPal and Skrill, which matters because Apple Pay is often available for deposits only. Eurobet is third and is the choice for Serie A fans who bet from an iPhone, with very deep Italian football coverage and its Combo Builder.
bwin and Gioco Digitale complete the list. bwin has polished iOS and Android apps rated 8.8 and is our pick for live betting; Gioco Digitale offers a simpler, lighter alternative on the same Entain platform.
Things to know about Apple Pay deposits
Apple Pay is easy to use, which is exactly why a few checks are worthwhile:
- Check which method the site uses for withdrawals; if Apple Pay is deposit-only, you will need a card, e-wallet or bank account for payouts.
- The card in your Wallet must be in your own name, matching your betting account.
- Apple Pay works on iPhone, iPad and Mac with Safari; it is not available on Android devices.
- Because a deposit takes only a glance at your phone, set a deposit limit before you start.
Licensed, adult-only, tax-free
The five sportsbooks on this page all hold ADM remote-gaming concessions and show their GAD number at the foot of their sites. Players must be 18 or over, and winnings are not taxed. One-tap payments make deposit limits and time reminders more useful than ever, and they can be set in the account area of each app.