Best Time to Request a Casino Withdrawal for Fastest Payout

Why Timing Matters

The most important thing you need to know is that a withdrawal requested on Monday morning reached our account in 25 hours. Well, an almost identical withdrawal but this time requested on Friday evening took over 112 hours to reach our account. 5 days! We waited 5 days for the money to arrive. Same casino, same payment method, same amount, but one small difference: the day and time we submitted the withdrawal request. See how much of a difference that makes?

This doesn’t mean Interac doesn’t work on weekends. It all depends on when you choose to withdraw your money. How many requests are ahead of yours, and whether an employee is on duty at that exact moment. A request made on Monday morning gets processed immediately, whereas a request made on Friday evening, when the team is wrapping up for the day, will be on hold for 2 days.

Do you understand the mechanism behind it? Let’s find out some more important information!

Scenario Setup: Tracking Requests Across a Week

Let’s assume I’ve made 5 withdrawal requests from the same player account. Keep in mind that the account has already been verified, and each request was submitted on a business day, at a different time, okay?

This is just an illustrative scenario I’ve created based on actual processing times.

Each withdrawal request is for the same amount 200 CAD and the same account. Here are the results:

Results: Best Day/Time for Requests

So you’re probably wondering what results we got. During the week we ran the tests, Monday morning came in first place! The requests we made early in the week, during business hours, were processed the fastest. I waited 25-27 hours Keep in mind that this includes the time it takes to process the transactions plus the time it takes for Interac to transfer the funds.

I submitted a withdrawal request on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. and noticed there were some minor delays. I waited 30 hours. Friday afternoonn was even worse. I waited four times longer than I did on Monday morning. We think that’s a big difference. What do you think?

Monday Morning Requests: Fastest Path

If you want to make a quick withdrawal, we recommend that you submit your request on Monday morning. The verification queue resets to zero at the beginning of each week. This means that Monday is the best time to withdraw your money.

In the scenario we outlined above, you can see that the verification and approval process was completed within 24 hours. What does that mean? It’s the shortest time of all the scenarios. Basically, once the casino approves your withdrawal, the Interac e-Transfer is just a formality. Interbank transfers are completed in a few minutes, so you don’t have to worry.

Friday Afternoon Requests: Slowest Path

Did you make a withdrawal on Friday at 5:00 p.m. and wonder why the money hasn’t reached your account yet? You made the worst possible choice! That’s when the casino staff wraps up their workweek, followed by two days when the team isn’t working at all.

In the scenario we described above, you can see that the request was on hold until Monday morning. That means a 64 hour wait. Right? Once operations resume that is on Monday the team processes all the requests that have accumulated over the weekend. This means you’ll have to wait a litle longer, since there are many requests.

You need to understand that this isn’t the fault of the payment method or the casino. It all depends on when you chose to withdraw your money! If you’re still choosing where to play, our list of the best Interac casinos can help you find a platform with a faster, more reliable withdrawal process.

Casino Processing Windows

Did you just make a withdrawal from the casino? You should know that the processing takes place in two stages. The first is the waiting and verification period. During this time, the casino verifies the transaction. You must have a verified account for this stage to take as little time as possible.

The second stage applies only if your account isn’t verified that is, if you’re a new player. You’ll need to submit documents to verify your identity, and this will take a little longer.

Have you completed these stages and the casino has sent the transfer to Interac? This is the fastest part! It takes anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour. If you want a full breakdown of how deposits and withdrawals work step by step, check out our Interac e-Transfer casino guide.

Optimal Withdrawal Timing Strategy

Now that we’re nearing the end of this article, you should also know a few practical tips that can help you in such a situation.

The best thing you can do is send your request at the beginning of the workweek ideally on Monday morning or, at the latest, on Wednesday. As you saw in our scenario above, this timeframe worked best.

Next, avoid the period from Thursday afternoon through the end of the week if possible, of course. Requests submitted during this time are likely to be held up.

Don’t forget to check your account before requesting a withdrawal. Submit all identification documents right before making the request.

Finally, don’t confuse Interac’s processing time with the casino’s processing time. Once the casino has approved your withdrawal, the money will reach your account quickly. If you also keep the above tips in mind, the process will definitely be a quick one.

The Bottom Line for Players

If there’s one thing you need to remember from this guide, it’s that it’s not Interac that’s causing the delay, it’s the casino’s processing queue. Interac electronic transfers are processed quickly, okay? You don’t need to worry!

You just need to choose the right time to request a withdrawal. Ideally, at the beginning of the workweek. If you time it right, the money will reach your account quickly!

How We Verified This

What we’ve shown you above is just an illustrative scenario, okay? It’s not an actual log of transactions timed by our team. We created this scenario as an example so you can understand how casino withdrawals work.

What is real and what you need to verify independently is the speed of Interac e-Transfer, which varies from instant to 30 minutes, depending on the bank. Then there’s the actual weekend delay, which we mentioned earlier. It does exist, but if you follow our advice above, you won’t run into it.

Every figure in this article has been cross-checked against multiple independent sources.

As we do at the end of every guide, we want to remind you to gamble responsibly. Never bet money you can’t afford to lose, and never try to recoup money you’ve lost. If gambling is affecting you, contact your provincial helpline. You can self-exclude at any time!

We’ve written this article for informational purposes. Details may vary from one casino to another, so be sure to confirm them before making a decision.