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The sequence

How a deposit bonus works

You opt in, you deposit, the operator adds credit, you stake what the rules require on the games they allow, and only then does a withdrawal of those funds become possible.

Last updated 16 October 2026. Written by the Deposit Bonus editorial team.

  1. Open the promotion on the operator site and write down the percentage, cap, code, multiple, base, eligible games, maximum bet, cashout cap and expiry.
  2. Decide the deposit in rand. Apply the percentage. Stop at the cap. That is the bonus, not the headline.
  3. Multiply the base the terms name. If the base is missing, the multiple is see operator terms and the offer is not priced yet.
  4. Enter the code or claim the bonus before you deposit when the rules say so. Springbok and White Lotus both say the coupon comes first.
  5. Stake only eligible games, at or under the maximum bet, inside the expiry. Springbok lists the games that count and voids the bonus if you play outside that list.
  6. Withdraw only after the requirement is finished and the account is verified. Gbets and Hollywoodbets both require verification before winnings are paid.

EFT timing

A normal EFT from a South African bank can take the rest of the business day, or the next morning if you miss the cut-off. Instant EFT and card payments usually show in the cashier within minutes. Wait until the rand balance is visible, then opt in. If you claim first, a short expiry can start while the bank is still batching. Refresh the cashier and check the banking app before you send a second payment for the same deposit.

Skip the bonus when you want a clearer path to a withdrawal. Gbets says customers can choose not to claim. An ordinary deposit then follows that operator’s own withdrawal rule.

Springbok also says a deposit must be wagered at least once before a withdrawal, separate from the promotional multiple. That rule is Springbok’s. It is not a rule for the other brands on this site.

Questions on this page

Can I withdraw my deposit while a bonus is active?

Gbets says no withdrawal is permitted while a bonus is active. Springbok says each bonus must be wagered before a withdrawal, and a premature request is denied. Read the cancellation rule before you opt in.

What happens if I bet over the maximum?

Springbok says a bet over R100 while a bonus is open voids the winnings and the bonus. For every other brand the maximum bet is see operator terms.