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Last reviewed · 31 July 2026 Independent desk 18+ readers only
Wallet & KYC

How the wallet and KYC flow works

From the safety desk

The wallet is the operator-side account that holds your deposit balance, your bonus balance, and your withdrawal-eligible balance. KYC — Know Your Customer — is the verification flow that confirms your identity before the operator allows withdrawals. The two are linked: a healthy wallet depends on a healthy KYC.

Deposit balance

The deposit balance is the cash you have deposited through UPI, IMPS, NEFT, or a supported payment instrument. It is withdrawable once KYC is complete. Most operators split the deposit balance into "locked" and "unlocked" sub-balances based on whether wagering requirements apply.

Bonus balance

The bonus balance is the cash the operator has credited as a sign-up bonus or a referral bonus. It carries a wagering requirement; the bonus balance is not withdrawable until the wagering requirement is met. The operator's bonus-terms page is the authoritative source for the bonus balance's wagering rules.

KYC walkthrough

What the operator asks for

From the safety desk

A healthy KYC requires three documents: PAN, Aadhaar, and a bank account or UPI handle. The flow is paperless on most platforms — DigiLocker-based Aadhaar and e-PAN cut the median turnaround to under twenty-four hours for verified PAN records. A platform that still requires hand-photographed PAN is one the desk marks down on the reviews ledger.

Verification turnaround

A healthy KYC turnaround is 24 to 72 hours. Anything over five working days is logged on the reviews ledger; anything that requires repeated selfies in odd lighting is a red flag. The operator's customer-support menu is the right escalation if the KYC stalls.

What the operator does with KYC records

The operator retains KYC records for regulatory compliance. Records are typically retained for five to seven years after the account is closed; the operator's privacy page is the authoritative source for the retention period. The desk's account deletion hub explains what happens to KYC records after deletion.

Desk FAQ

Wallet & KYC questions readers send in

Updated weekly

How long does KYC take?

A healthy KYC turnaround is 24 to 72 hours. Paperless flows (DigiLocker Aadhaar, e-PAN) cut the median to under twenty-four hours.

What if my KYC stalls past five working days?

Contact the operator's customer-support menu. The desk flags operators with KYC turnarounds over five working days on the reviews ledger.

Can I withdraw my deposit before KYC?

Most operators require KYC completion before any withdrawal. A small number allow withdrawals up to a threshold (typically ₹10,000) without KYC.

What happens to my KYC records after deletion?

The operator retains KYC records for regulatory compliance but moves them to a read-only archive. The data is not used for marketing or product improvement.

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