All 1xBet Deposit Methods: Quick Comparison
| Method | Min Deposit | Processing | Fees | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPI (PhonePe/GPay/Paytm) | Rs 100 | Instant | Free | Everyone |
| NetBanking | Rs 500 | 5-15 Minutes | Free | Large deposits |
| IMPS Transfer | Rs 500 | Instant | Free | No UPI access |
| NEFT Transfer | Rs 1,000 | 30-60 Minutes | Free | Non-urgent |
UPI: The Best Way to Deposit on 1xBet
UPI is hands-down the fastest and easiest way to fund your 1xBet account. I use Google Pay personally, but PhonePe and Paytm work identically. The process takes literally 30 seconds once you have done it once.
Here is the flow: you message our WhatsApp support at +91 8708347954 with the amount you want to deposit. They send you a UPI ID or QR code. You open your UPI app, enter the amount, hit send. Within 10 seconds of the payment going through, the funds appear in your 1xBet wallet. I have deposited at 11 PM on a Sunday and had the balance update before I could even switch back to the betting app.
The minimum deposit via UPI is Rs 100, which is great for testing the waters or just topping up for a single bet. I started with Rs 500 my first time, won a cricket accumulator, and have been a regular since. There are zero fees from 1xBet side — what you send is exactly what lands in your account.
One thing to note: use a UPI ID that matches the name on your 1xBet account. If your account is registered under "Rahul Kumar" and you send money from "rahul@okhdfc," that is fine. If you send from your wife's or friend's UPI, the deposit might get held for verification. This has happened to a friend of mine — it was resolved in 15 minutes, but it is avoidable hassle.
PhonePe, Google Pay, and Paytm: Same UPI, Different Apps
All three apps use the same underlying UPI infrastructure, so there is no difference in processing speed or reliability. I have used all three at various points:
- Google Pay — My daily driver. The UI is clean, transaction history is easy to search, and I have never had a failed payment on GPay to 1xBet in over 50 deposits.
- PhonePe — Works fine but the app is heavier and throws more notifications. I use it as backup when GPay is acting up (rare, but it happens during peak hours like IPL final day).
- Paytm — Actually my least favorite because the Paytm Payments Bank sometimes flags betting-related transactions. Two of my friends had their Paytm transactions declined. Both switched to GPay and never had the issue again.
NetBanking: For Larger Deposits
If you are depositing larger amounts — say Rs 5,000 and above — NetBanking is a established option. The process works through a standard payment gateway: select your bank (HDFC, ICICI, SBI, Axis, and about 40 others are supported), log in through the secure portal, authorize the payment. Processing takes 5-15 minutes depending on your bank.
I use NetBanking for my bigger deposits (Rs 10,000+) because UPI has a daily limit on most accounts (usually Rs 1 lakh, but some banks set it lower). My HDFC account has a Rs 25,000 per-transaction UPI limit, so for anything above that I switch to NetBanking. The extra 5-10 minute wait is negligible when I am depositing for a weekend of IPL betting anyway.
What About Credit and Debit Cards?
Indian banks are inconsistent about allowing betting-related transactions on credit and debit cards. Some work, most do not. RBI guidelines make banks skittish about processing these payments. I stopped trying after my ICICI debit card got declined three times in a row. UPI is just easier and never gets blocked.
Deposit Issues and How to Fix Them
- Payment successful but balance not updated — This happens maybe 2% of the time. Screenshot your UPI confirmation and send it on WhatsApp. The team resolves it in under 15 minutes.
- UPI app says "transaction failed" — Probably a bank server issue. Wait 5 minutes and retry. If it fails twice, switch to a different UPI app.
- Minimum deposit confusion — UPI minimum is Rs 100, NetBanking is Rs 500. Do not try to deposit Rs 200 via NetBanking — it will reject.
- Weekend and holiday delays — UPI works 24/7 including bank holidays. NetBanking NEFT can be delayed on Sundays and public holidays. Stick to UPI if you need funds immediately.