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By Algnsk
6 months ago
Hello,
I am submitting this complaint because 22Bet has been blocking my withdrawal due to an impossible KYC requirement.
Since December 12, 2025, I have fully cooperated with all KYC requests from the casino. I provided identity documents, selfies, and all other verification steps requested, which were accepted by the casino.
The problem started when 22Bet requested a bank statement linked to my card, requiring:
the card number,
the cardholder name,
related transactions,
a handwritten signature,
and a physical bank stamp.
I provided official bank documents generated from my online banking system and later physical documents issued by my bank branch. These documents contain my name, card number (partially masked), and transaction history related to my 22Bet account.
When I personally visited my bank branch, the bank staff informed me that they do not issue bank statements with handwritten signatures or physical bank stamps, and that no alternative document containing those elements can be generated, as all statements are issued digitally.
Despite this, 22Bet:
first confirmed that PDF files and screenshots were acceptable,
then rejected the same documents,
later rejected professionally scanned PDFs,
and did not provide any realistic alternative document that my bank can issue.
I have sent everything that is technically and legally possible for my bank to provide. The casino continues to reject valid documents without offering a feasible solution, leaving my withdrawal permanently blocked.
I am requesting AskGamblers’ assistance to help resolve this issue, as I have fully cooperated with the verification process, but the casino’s requirements cannot be met due to banking limitations beyond my control.
Thank you for your assistance.
Kind regards
Disputed sportsbook 22bet Sportsbook
Amount €2203.53

Discussion

User name

Dear all,

As apparent from the submitter's latest post, the AskGamblers Complaint Team is pleased to announce the case has been resolved and closed.

We thank both parties for their assistance during the complaint process.

User name loyalty-level-2
The issue has now been resolved and my withdrawal has been successfully processed.
Thank you to AskGamblers for the support
User name loyalty-level-2
Thank you for the clarification. I have already contacted the support team several times and provided all the documents issued by my bank. I am still waiting for a clear explanation of what exact requirement is missing or why the document is not accepted. I am fully willing to cooperate and provide any additional clarification if needed.
User name
Dear Algnsk,

Please note that we are not the support or financial department and therefore do not have access to detailed information. We kindly ask you to contact our support team directly, as our colleagues will be able to provide you with detailed information regarding this matter.

22bet Sportsbook Complaint Stats

Resolved 32 / 32
Avg. Amount $1,238
Avg. Complaint Duration 11 days
Avg. Response Time 2 days

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Account withdrawal blocked

I am submitting this official complaint against 22Bet due to a systemic technical loop on their platform that prevents me from withdrawing my funds. The platform's automated security protocols demand that I withdraw using the exact method I used to deposit. However, the system simultaneously blocks or removes the availability of these specific methods, creating an unresolvable technical paradox.

Timeline of Events:

1. On July 5, 2026, I deposited €200 into my account using Neteller. Immediately following the deposit, the option to withdraw funds via Neteller completely vanished from my dashboard.

2. I contacted Neteller Support. On July 8, 2026, Neteller officially confirmed to me in writing that their service is fully operational and that the restriction exists solely on 22Bet’s side. I forwarded this official confirmation to 22Bet Support.

3. To bypass this, I was instructed to establish an alternative payment channel. I deposited additional funds using Skrill. When I attempted to request a withdrawal via Skrill, the platform rejected the request with the following error message: "Please make your withdrawal request using the same details used for a previous withdrawal."

4. On July 16, 2026, 22Bet VIP Manager (Zackary Turborg) admitted via email that "Skrill payment method is not available at this moment." Yet, on July 17, 2026, the casino shifted blame, falsely claiming that Skrill themselves rejected the transaction.

5. I have been placed in a cc'd email chain involving Neteller and 22Bet, where 22Bet's backend team explicitly admitted the issue is on their side but refused to provide further details or a resolution to Neteller's technical agents.

The core issue is that 22Bet is holding my funds hostage within an artificial loop. They mandate a deposit-matching withdrawal method while manually turning off those very gateways on their site. They refuse to grant a manual financial override or process my withdrawal via a standard alternative method (such as Direct Bank Transfer).

I request that AskGamblers mediate this case to force 22Bet to perform a manual payout of my entire balance.

Account 952684077

Status solved Resolved
€523
Withdrawal declined by the Operator

Subject: 22Bet Withdrawal Rejected with "Declined by Operator" – No Alternative Withdrawal Method Available


Dear AskGamblers Team,


I would like to file a complaint regarding an unresolved withdrawal issue with 22Bet.


22Bet Account ID: < removed and sent to the casino >


I have been trying to withdraw my funds from my 22Bet account, but every withdrawal attempt is rejected with the message "Declined by operator."


The main problem is that 22Bet only allows me to withdraw using the same payment channel that I used for my deposits. Unfortunately, that payment channel is currently not working, and the website does not allow me to choose any alternative withdrawal method.


I contacted 22Bet customer support several times, but my issue has still not been resolved. I asked whether my withdrawal channel could be changed or whether another verified payment method could be enabled, but I am still unable to access my funds.


I have made multiple withdrawal attempts, and each one has failed because of the same "Declined by operator" error. Since I cannot select another withdrawal method, I have no way to receive my money.


I respectfully request AskGamblers to help mediate this case and ask 22Bet to:


1. Explain the exact reason for the repeated "Declined by operator" error.

2. Process my withdrawal successfully through the existing payment channel if possible, or

3. Allow me to withdraw through another verified payment method if the original channel is unavailable.


I am willing to provide screenshots of the withdrawal error, my withdrawal history, and my conversations with 22Bet customer support if needed.


Thank you for your time and assistance. I hope this matter can be resolved as soon as possible.


Sincerely,


22Bet Account ID: < removed and sent to the casino >

Status solved Resolved
₹500