GOJACKPOT Deposit Guide: Limits and Fees for Your First Top-Up
Your first deposit involves more than one limit and, sometimes, more than one fee. GOJACKPOT walks you through it in order, from checking your wallet to setting your own spending cap, so the amount that lands in your casino balance is the amount you expected.
Three Layers of Limits
A deposit has to fit inside every layer at once, and the lowest cap is the one that counts. If your wallet allows more than the operator's maximum, the operator's figure decides; if the operator allows more than your wallet, the wallet decides.
| Layer | Set by | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Wallet limit | GCash or Maya, based on your verification level | The limits page in your wallet app |
| Transfer rail | InstaPay or the QRPh network | The transfer screen, which shows per-transaction caps |
| Casino cashier | The PAGCOR-licensed operator | The deposit page, listing minimum and maximum amounts |
Before Your First Deposit
- Confirm you are 21 or older and that your casino account is in your own name
- Verify your GCash or Maya wallet so it can handle the amount you plan to send
- Decide how much you will deposit this week and write the figure down
- Open the operator's cashier and note the minimum, the maximum and any fee line
Step by Step: Depositing With GCash
- Log in to the operator's official site or app and open the cashier
- Choose GCash, or QRPh if you would rather scan a code with any supported wallet
- Type the amount, keeping it between the operator's minimum and maximum
- Read the summary screen for the amount to be credited and any fee
- Approve in GCash with your MPIN and the one-time PIN sent to your number
- Stay on the confirmation page until it shows success, then check your casino balance
- Screenshot the reference number and keep it until the balance is correct
Spotting Fees Before You Confirm
- Compare the amount you send with the amount to be credited; any gap is a fee
- Check whether your wallet charges for cashing in from a bank or outlet, since that happens before the casino deposit
- Look at bank-to-wallet transfer charges if you fund GCash from a bank account
- If the cashier is silent on fees, ask support whether the operator adds one; policies vary by operator
A worked example: if you send ₱500 and the cashier shows ₱490 to be credited, the fee is ₱10, which is 2% of the deposit. If that fee is a flat ₱10 per deposit, four small top-ups in a month cost ₱40, while one planned deposit costs ₱10.
Worked Example: Planning a ₱1,000 First Week
- Write down a weekly play budget; this example uses ₱1,000
- Check the cashier: if the operator's minimum is below ₱1,000 and its maximum above, a single deposit fits
- Check GCash: confirm your remaining monthly limit is comfortably above ₱1,000 on the limits page
- Check fees: if the summary shows ₱1,000 sent and ₱1,000 credited, there is no casino-side fee; if it shows less, note the difference
- Set a weekly deposit limit of ₱1,000 at the operator before you play
- Deposit once, screenshot the reference, and wait until next week before topping up again
If Something Looks Wrong Mid-Deposit
- If the credited amount is lower than expected, stop and ask support before playing, since a fee query is simpler before the balance is used
- If GCash shows a debit but the casino does not, keep the reference and wait for the stated processing window instead of paying again
- If the cashier rejects the amount, reread the minimum and maximum, then enter a figure inside that range
- If you are unsure whether the payment page is genuine, close it and reopen the operator's site by typing its address yourself
Setting Your Own Deposit Limit
- Open the responsible gaming or account settings area at the operator
- Choose a daily, weekly or monthly deposit limit, where offered
- Set it at or below the weekly figure you wrote down earlier
- Expect a lower limit to apply quickly, while raising one may involve a waiting period that varies by operator
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum deposit?
It varies by operator and payment method. The cashier displays the current minimum before you confirm.
Why did my deposit fail when I had enough balance?
You may have hit your wallet limit, the rail's per-transaction cap or the operator's maximum. Check each layer, and see our failed payments guide for the other common causes.
Do casinos charge deposit fees?
Some do and many do not; it varies by operator and method. Wallet and bank charges can apply separately.
Is QRPh different from paying with GCash?
QRPh is the national QR standard, so supported wallets and banks can pay the same code. Limits still come from your wallet and the operator.
How fast does a deposit arrive?
E-wallet deposits are often credited within minutes, but timing varies by operator and can slow down during maintenance.
Does GOJACKPOT take deposits?
No. GOJACKPOT is an independent guide. Deposits go only to PAGCOR-licensed operators.