Crypto casinos let players in Switzerland deposit and withdraw in Bitcoin, USDT, Ethereum and other coins, usually with faster payouts than cards or bank transfers. Below are the casinos that accept players from Switzerland and take at least three cryptocurrencies.
What should Swiss players know about crypto and casinos?
Licensed Swiss online casinos work in Swiss francs and take TWINT, PostFinance, cards and bank transfer. Crypto deposits are not part of the licensed Swiss offer, so a site that asks for crypto is very likely not authorised by the ESBK.
Switzerland taxes crypto differently from most neighbours. For private investors, gains from selling crypto are generally tax free as private capital gains, but your holdings count towards your taxable wealth and are valued at the market price on 31 December in your tax return. If you trade very frequently, use borrowed money or rely on crypto as your main income, the tax office can classify you as a professional trader and tax the gains as income.
Crypto you receive as income, such as staking or mining rewards, is taxable. Since gains are tax free for private investors, losses cannot be deducted either. Wealth tax rates and valuation details vary by canton, so check the rules of your canton.
How do crypto casinos work for players in Switzerland?
You buy crypto on an exchange, send it to the deposit address shown in the casino cashier and play in crypto or in a converted balance. Withdrawals go back to your wallet once approved, often within an hour. Remember that the value of your balance moves with the coin's price.
Online casino games are legal in Switzerland only at Swiss casinos with an extended ESBK concession, while foreign sites without a Swiss licence may not offer or advertise their games to Swiss residents and are placed on an official blocking list.
Paying in CHF and local payment methods
Of the 33 casinos on this page, 12 let you play in CHF and 33 accept local payment methods.
Popular deposit methods for players in Switzerland include Twint, Postfinance, Visa and Mastercard. Playing in CHF avoids conversion fees on every deposit and withdrawal.
What to check before you use a crypto casino in Switzerland
- The network you send on (for example TRC20 or ERC20 for USDT)
- Minimum deposit and withdrawal per coin
- Whether the casino still asks for ID before paying out
- How your country treats crypto gains for tax
Before you claim
- Check that the casino accepts players from Switzerland before you register
- Read the bonus terms on the casino's own site
- Set a deposit limit in CHF before you start