Spain requires gambling operators to verify payment-method ownership
Spain's Royal Decree 813/2026 introduces payment-ownership checks for online gambling accounts, the report says. Operators must verify payment methods used for deposits and withdrawals, with a six-month transition from the rules' effective date of 28 October 2026. Customers whose payment ownership is unverified cannot withdraw winnings during the transition; unresolved accounts must be closed after it ends.
Operators must update payment verification and account procedures, while unverified customers face withdrawal restrictions during the transition.