Paddy Power is the best-known bookmaker brand in Ireland, and this review covers what the Irish Revenue Commissioners’ register, Paddy Power’s own site and its app store listings actually show — licence status, regulatory history, product scope, payments and safety — rather than repeating marketing claims. Punter Ireland has no affiliate or commercial relationship with Paddy Power at the time of writing; nothing here implies a bonus, deal or partnership.
- Confirmed on the Irish Revenue Commissioners’ register of licensed remote bookmakers, and Paddy Power’s own footer separately states a GRAI sports betting reference
- Very broad sports coverage and a feature-rich app, including Bet Builder, accumulator stats, cash out and live streaming of more than 100,000 events a year, according to its store listings
- Pay by Bank, cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, Neteller and Skrill listed on its help pages, with instant card withdrawals described for eligible Visa and participating Mastercard cards
- The most recognisable bookmaker brand in Ireland, with a history that goes back to 1988
- The licensee has two published UK Gambling Commission regulatory actions (May 2023 and December 2025), both disclosed below; they concern the GB licence but involve the same company that holds the Irish licence
- Its help pages are written for the .com site and several items are UK-specific, so exact limits and processing times for an Irish euro account are not independently confirmed
- A “£/€30 free bet” headline appears on the homepage, but we could not verify the full terms, eligibility or expiry for Irish customers
Licensing: what Paddy Power’s Irish licence actually covers
Paddy Power in Ireland is operated by PPB Counterparty Services Ltd, a company with a registered address in St Julian’s, Malta. The Irish Revenue Commissioners’ register of licensed remote bookmakers, which we read directly (the version we checked is dated 30 June 2026, and we checked it on 3 October 2026), lists licence reference 1010107 for PPB Counterparty Services Ltd under the trading names “Paddy Power, Betfair”. The same register shows a separate entry, 1010108, for Betfair International PLC.
Paddy Power’s own site footer goes a step further and states, for customers in the Republic of Ireland, that PPB Counterparty Services Limited is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland in respect of sports betting, with registration number GRAI-1003-RB-26-0001. We could not cross-check that GRAI reference against a public GRAI register at the time of writing, so we report both references — the independently verified Revenue register entry and the operator’s own stated GRAI number — rather than treating either alone as the full picture.
This is a sports betting licence. It does not cover casino games, and Irish casino (gaming) licences are not yet available — GRAI is expected to open gaming licence applications through 2027 and 2028. Paddy Power also promotes casino, games and poker products on its wider brand; treat any casino access as not confirmed for Irish customers under this licence until Irish gaming licensing opens.
Regulatory history you should know about
The UK Gambling Commission’s public register lists PPB Counterparty Services Limited under account number 39439. Two regulatory actions are published against that company. We include them because the same legal entity holds the Irish licence, because they are relevant to how a bookmaker treats customers, and because we disclose adverse history on every review rather than omit it.
- December 2025: a settlement of £2,000,000, paid in lieu of a financial penalty and shared between four Paddy Power Betfair licensees, after a compliance assessment in April and May 2024 found failures in remote customer interaction controls under Social Responsibility Code Provision 3.4.3. The Commission recorded that the licensee was transparent and cooperative.
- May 2023: a financial penalty of £490,000 after a push notification promoting enhanced odds on a Premier League match on 21 November 2021 reached devices linked to self-excluded customer accounts, a breach of Social Responsibility Code Provision 3.5.3. The Commission noted human error, prompt notification, full cooperation and no customer complaints, and required an independent audit of the licensee’s marketing communication processes.
Both actions relate to the company’s Great Britain licence and are not findings by an Irish regulator. They do not by themselves mean an Irish customer will have a poor experience, but self-exclusion and marketing controls are exactly the areas where you should expect your own safeguards to work, so set your limits yourself and check your marketing preferences when you register. We found no equivalent published action by an Irish regulator at the time of writing.
Sports and betting markets
Paddy Power covers the mainstream sports Irish punters follow, including football, horse racing, boxing, golf and NFL, according to its app store listings, and its heritage is firmly in Irish racing and sport. In-play betting is a core feature, and the listings describe live streaming of more than 100,000 events a year. Streaming eligibility, rights and coverage depend on your account status and change by event, so check what is available on your account before relying on it. For festival weeks, see our guides to Cheltenham, the Grand National and Punchestown, which explain markets and each-way terms in any bookmaker.
The Paddy Power app
The Paddy Power Sports Betting app is listed on the Irish App Store under Paddy Power PLC with an 18+ rating, and on Google Play with a PEGI 18 rating. The listings describe Bet Builder and Bet Builder+, accumulator statistics, player statistics, a Super Sub feature that rolls a football bet to a replacement player, live streaming and cash out options. Paddy Power’s help centre says the iOS app needs iOS 11 or later and the Android app needs Android 5.0 or later, and Android users can also bet through the mobile site.
Some recent user reviews on the Google Play listing mention technical issues, including location recognition problems on 5G networks and cash out being unavailable at times during live betting. App behaviour changes between versions, so treat these as a reason to try the app with a small bet first, not as a verdict.
Signing up
- Registration is done directly on paddypower.com or in the app, with standard identity and age verification (18+) required before you can deposit or withdraw.
- You will need to confirm you are a resident of the Republic of Ireland and provide the usual personal and payment details.
- Paddy Power’s help pages say a first bank transfer withdrawal requires a copy of a bank statement and photo ID, so expect document checks early rather than at your first big withdrawal.
- Set deposit limits during registration and review your marketing preferences before you finish.
Our step-by-step guide to opening a betting account walks through each stage, including verification.
Payments
Paddy Power’s help pages list debit and credit cards (including Visa debit and prepaid cards and Apple Pay linked to eligible Visa cards), Pay by Bank using Open Banking, bank transfer, and the e-wallets PayPal, Neteller and Skrill. The pages are written for the .com site, and some details are UK-specific — for example, instant bank transfer availability is listed for several countries that do not include Ireland, and a card payment cancellation feature is noted as not available to UK and Irish customers. Treat the figures below as indicative and confirm your own account’s options and limits at the cashier.
| Method | Deposit / withdrawal | Processing time stated on Paddy Power’s help pages |
|---|---|---|
| Visa debit / prepaid card | Both | Withdrawals described as within 1–4 hours for eligible Visa and participating Mastercard cards; Apple Pay with Visa debit or prepaid “in some cases” within 2 hours |
| Other cards | Both | Standard withdrawals 2–5 working days |
| Pay by Bank (Open Banking) | Both | Described as instant for eligible customers |
| Bank transfer | Both | SEPA euro withdrawals next day; deposits can take 2–3 working days, up to 5; username needed as reference; first withdrawal needs bank statement and photo ID |
| PayPal, Neteller, Skrill | Both | Up to 24 hours during busy periods; the payment method must be in the account holder’s name |
Paddy Power says it does not charge for debit card transactions. Minimum and maximum amounts are not stated on the pages we read, so we do not state them either. Bank holidays do not count as working days.
The welcome offer
At the time of checking, the homepage headline read “£/€30 free bet when you bet £/€5”. We have not verified the full terms for Irish customers, including qualifying odds, expiry, any restricted payment methods and how the free bet can be used, and we have no commercial relationship with Paddy Power. Read the terms in full on paddypower.com before you opt in, and see our free bets and wagering explainer for what each condition means. A free bet is a promotional credit, not a reason to bet more than you planned.
Safety and account controls
Paddy Power provides standard regulated-market safety tools, and the app listing directs users to gambling support services. The regulatory history above is a reminder to rely on your own controls: set deposit limits before you play, use time-outs when you need a break, and use self-exclusion if gambling stops being fun. The Irish support service GamblingCare.ie offers a free 24/7 helpline on 1800 936 725, and our responsible gambling page lists further support.
Paddy Power compared with the other operators we review
Against the other bookmakers on Punter Ireland, Paddy Power’s main strengths are brand familiarity, a full-featured app and a broad list of payment options including Pay by Bank. Its disclosed regulatory history is the main caution, and it sits mid-range among the operators we review on trust for that reason. See all of our betting sites and our comparison for new customers.
Irish gambling regulation context
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) opened applications for remote betting licences on 9 February 2026, and remote betting licences started on 1 July 2026. PPB Counterparty Services Ltd is listed on the Irish Revenue Commissioners’ register of licensed remote bookmakers, and Paddy Power’s own footer states a GRAI reference for the same company. Gaming (casino) licences are separate and are expected to open through 2027 and 2028, which is why no operator on this site is presented as licensed for casino play by Irish customers.
Safety checklist before you sign up
- Confirm the licence reference for the entity serving Irish customers: PPB Counterparty Services Ltd, reference 1010107 on the Irish Revenue register.
- Check payment methods, limits and processing times at the cashier, since the help pages we read are written for the .com site.
- Read the welcome offer terms in full before opting in, including qualifying odds, expiry and any excluded payment methods.
- Set a deposit limit as part of registration, not after you have started playing.
- Review your marketing preferences when you register, and know how to self-exclude before you need to.
Dispute routes
If you have an unresolved complaint with Paddy Power that is not settled through its own customer support, Irish customers of a licensed betting entity can raise regulatory concerns with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. Keep records of what you send and receive. Our Responsible Gambling page lists current contact routes and support organisations.
Switching from another bookmaker
If you are moving to Paddy Power from another bookmaker, carry across the basics: set the same deposit limit you had before, do not treat a new offer as a reason to stake more than you planned, and check that its markets and app features cover the sports you bet on most. Registering a second account does not require closing the first, but each account needs its own limits.
In-play betting and cash out
In-play betting is a core part of the product, with live streaming on eligible events and cash out options described in the app listings. Cash out lets you settle a bet before an event finishes at a price Paddy Power offers at that moment; it is not available on every market, and users report it can be unavailable at times in live betting. Treat it as an option, not a safety net. Our bet types guide covers how it works.
Who Paddy Power in Ireland suits
Paddy Power is likely to suit punters who want a familiar Irish brand, a feature-rich app with accumulator and Bet Builder tools, and a range of payment options including Pay by Bank. It is less likely to suit customers looking for casino games under the same Irish licence, and anyone for whom the regulatory history above is a deal-breaker may prefer a bookmaker with no published actions, such as those with a cleaner record in our reviews.
A note on Paddy Power’s corporate family
Paddy Power and Betfair operate through the same licensee, PPB Counterparty Services Ltd, in Ireland according to the Revenue register, which lists both trading names on licence 1010107. The wider group is Flutter Entertainment, which was formed when Paddy Power and Betfair merged in 2016 and is headquartered in Dublin. Betfair International PLC holds a separate Revenue register entry, 1010108. Do not assume a licence or product available on one brand applies to another; check the entity named in the footer of the site you are using.
Customer support
Paddy Power maintains an extensive help centre covering deposits, withdrawals, verification and mobile app questions. We did not test live chat or call response times for this review. Once you are registered, check the help section of your account for current channels, and keep screenshots or saved chat transcripts of any conversation about a deposit, withdrawal or offer.
What to check before your first bet
Before your first bet, confirm a few practical details directly on paddypower.com or in the app: the live welcome offer and its terms, the payment methods and limits at the cashier for your account, and how the app handles the sports you follow. Start with a small stake while you learn the bet slip and cash out features, and read our beginner’s guide to placing a bet if you are new to betting.
Review methodology
This review is based on the Irish Revenue Commissioners’ register of licensed remote bookmakers (version dated 30 June 2026, checked 3 October 2026), Paddy Power’s own homepage and footer, its help centre pages on payments, withdrawals and the mobile app, its Irish App Store and Google Play listings, the UK Gambling Commission’s public register for account 39439, and Paddy Power’s public company history. Where information could not be independently verified — such as the own-stated GRAI reference, the full welcome offer terms, and euro payment limits — we say so rather than repeat marketing claims. We hold no affiliate or commercial relationship with Paddy Power at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paddy Power licensed in Ireland?
Yes, for sports betting. PPB Counterparty Services Ltd holds Irish Remote Bookmaker’s Licence reference 1010107 on the Irish Revenue Commissioners’ register, which lists the trading names Paddy Power and Betfair. Paddy Power’s own footer also states a GRAI reference, GRAI-1003-RB-26-0001, which we could not cross-check against a public GRAI register.
Has Paddy Power been fined by a regulator?
The UK Gambling Commission published a £490,000 penalty against PPB Counterparty Services Limited in May 2023 (marketing sent to self-excluded customers) and a £2,000,000 settlement shared across four Paddy Power Betfair licensees in December 2025 (customer interaction controls). Both relate to the GB licence. We found no published action by an Irish regulator at the time of writing.
Can I play casino games at Paddy Power in Ireland?
Not under the Irish sports betting licence. Ireland does not yet have gaming (casino) licences; GRAI is expected to open these through 2027 and 2028. Check which entity and licence covers any casino product before you play.
What payment methods does Paddy Power accept?
Its help pages list debit and credit cards, Apple Pay with eligible Visa cards, Pay by Bank, bank transfer, PayPal, Neteller and Skrill. The pages are written for the .com site, so confirm the options and limits for your Irish account at the cashier.
Is there a Paddy Power welcome offer for Ireland?
The homepage showed a “£/€30 free bet when you bet £/€5” headline when we checked, but we could not verify the full terms for Irish customers. Read the terms on paddypower.com before opting in.
Does Paddy Power have a mobile app?
Yes. Paddy Power Sports Betting is listed on the Irish App Store and on Google Play with an 18+ rating. Check the current version and requirements in your app store before installing.
Helpful resources
- See all betting sites in Ireland
- Read how to check a bookmaker is licensed
- Our Responsible Gambling page
- Irish Revenue Commissioners register of licensed remote bookmakers (PDF)
What Trustpilot reviewers say
As of 3 October 2026, Paddy Power holds a TrustScore of 3.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 8,264 reviews. This is the brand’s global score, not filtered to Irish customers — Trustpilot does not let a business split ratings by reviewer country — and it covers the whole product range, including casino and slots products that fall outside an Irish betting licence, so many comments concern those. Trustpilot ratings for bookmakers also skew low generally: happy customers rarely leave a review, while people with an account or withdrawal problem often do, so treat this as a complaints signal alongside the rest of this review rather than a balanced popularity score. Two recent reviews below, picked to show the range rather than only the worst or the best, and avoiding reviews that make specific allegations we cannot verify:
“Had a problem trying to deposit. Great service”
— Paul Turner, ★★★★★ (5/5), early October 2026, via Trustpilot
“£300 flushed £2 and £1 dead spins not one hit or return – that ain’t right…”
— Robert James, ★★ (2/5), early October 2026, via Trustpilot
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Final verdict
Paddy Power is the most recognisable bookmaker in Ireland, with a confirmed Irish Revenue licence held through PPB Counterparty Services Ltd, a polished feature-rich app and a broad choice of payment methods including Pay by Bank. Its two published UK Gambling Commission actions, in 2023 and 2025, relate to marketing and customer interaction controls rather than to Irish licensing, but they are worth weighing, and its welcome offer terms for Irish customers are not independently confirmed. If you want a familiar brand and a full-featured app, it is a reasonable choice once you have checked the offer terms and set your own limits. If a clean regulatory record matters most, compare it against the other bookmakers we review.
Last updated: 3 October 2026.
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