# Deposit limit

> A deposit limit caps what you can pay into a betting account in a period. What changed on 30 September 2026 under RTS 12B, and how GAMSTOP differs.

Source: https://eachwayatlas.uk/glossary/deposit-limit/
Updated: 2026-11-07

A deposit limit is a cap on the amount you can pay into a betting account during a set period. From 30 September 2026, rule RTS 12B reserves the term for a gross limit on deposits. The steps to set one are on [set a deposit limit or block betting accounts](https://eachwayatlas.uk/licence/set-a-deposit-limit-or-self-exclude/). It appears in account settings.

## What a deposit limit is

You choose a period and an amount in your account settings. The operator then stops deposits above that amount until the period ends.

Why it matters: it is a limit you set while calm, and it applies when you are not. It helps you keep to a budget you chose.

18+ only. Gambling can be harmful. Only bet what you can afford to lose.

**The short version:** a deposit limit stops deposits above your chosen amount for the period.

## The 30 September 2026 wording change

Our compliance summary records that RTS 12B, second phase, applies from 30 September 2026. After it, "deposit limit" may be used only for a gross limit, and the rules define loss limit and net deposit limit separately.

We have not yet re-read the Gambling Commission page, so treat the detail as to be confirmed. The change is summarised on [the wording change note](https://eachwayatlas.uk/data/deposit-limit-wording-change/).

**The short version:** the label deposit limit now has a narrower meaning than before.

## Example: a weekly limit

You set a weekly deposit limit of £100. You deposit £60 on Monday and £40 on Thursday, which reaches £100.

Any further deposit in that week is blocked until the period resets. The limit counts what you pay in, not how the money is later used.

A deposit limit is not the same as blocking accounts. GAMSTOP is a free service that blocks online gambling accounts: gamstop.co.uk. See [self-exclusion](https://eachwayatlas.uk/glossary/self-exclusion/).

**The short version:** a limit stops deposits; GAMSTOP blocks the accounts.

## Where to get help

Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133, open 24 hours a day, and gambleaware.org. This page carries no advertising.

Step-by-step set-up is on [set a deposit limit or block betting accounts](https://eachwayatlas.uk/licence/set-a-deposit-limit-or-self-exclude/), and more is on [responsible gambling](https://eachwayatlas.uk/responsible-gambling/).

**The short version:** ask for help early; a limit is one of several tools.

## What we have and have not checked

The example is our arithmetic with invented amounts. The rule text and operator steps have not been read.

**Deposit limit facts · checked 7 November 2026**

| Fact to read | Where to read it | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The text of RTS 12B and the 30 September 2026 date | Gambling Commission page, re-read before publication | Not verified |
| How to set a limit at at least two operators | Operator help pages, dated | Not verified |
| The definitions of loss limit and net deposit limit | Gambling Commission page | Not verified |

**The short version:** the date is from our summary; the rule text and operator steps are marked Not verified.