What happens if you deposit while a bonus is active?
Depositing while a bonus is still being wagered can lock your new funds into the active bonus or, at some casinos, void the bonus entirely — so most operators advise finishing or cancelling the current bonus before you deposit again.
Behaviour varies by casino. Some keep your new deposit as a separate, withdrawable real balance and only use it after the bonus funds are gone (common with non-sticky bonuses); others merge the deposit into the locked bonus balance, so it becomes subject to the same wagering requirement; and a few treat a mid-bonus deposit as breaking the offer. With a sticky bonus in particular, a new deposit can become trapped until you clear the playthrough.
The safe move is to check the bonus terms first: clear or cancel the active bonus before depositing, or confirm that new deposits stay separate. If you are unsure, complete the wagering (or forfeit the bonus to free your real funds) before adding money.
Key points
- A mid-bonus deposit can be locked into the active bonus.
- Some casinos void the bonus if you deposit while wagering.
- Non-sticky bonuses often keep new deposits separate and withdrawable.
- Sticky bonuses can trap a new deposit until wagering clears.
- Safest: finish or cancel the bonus before depositing again.
FAQ
Can I deposit while I still have an active bonus?
You can, but the new funds may be locked into the bonus’s wagering or, at some casinos, void the bonus. Check the terms — many advise clearing or cancelling the bonus first.
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