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How do I add a gambling block?

How do I add a gambling block?

You can block gambling transactions on your ANZ Plus Visa Debit card and digital wallet using the card controls in the ANZ Plus app. Simply:

  1. Go to the Card tab.
  2. Tap on Controls.
  3. Tap on Gambling Block and follow the prompts.

This may take up to 15 minutes to take effect and can include online betting, lotto tickets, bookies and casino withdrawals.

Once your gambling block has been applied, you won’t be able to use your card or digital wallet for any transactions that we categorise as relating to gambling.

We rely on information provided by third parties to identify gambling transactions. As a result, it’s possible some gambling transactions may not be blocked and some non-gambling transactions may be blocked.

Your gambling block is protected by a time lock. You can request to remove the block using the in-app card controls, but you’ll need to wait 48 hours before you can confirm and remove the block.

ANZ Plus Coaches will not be able to bypass the 48-hour wait period.

Managing Joint Accounts

You can also choose to block gambling on your Joint ANZ Plus Visa Debit card and digital wallet. Just remember to swipe across to your Joint Debit card before tapping on Controls.

Since you and your plus one's cards are managed separately, adding or removing a gambling block on your card won’t affect your plus one’s card.

Gambling help

If you’re concerned, stressed or are experiencing anxiety related to gambling, it can help to talk to someone impartial.

Gambling Help Online is available 24/7: