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Gambling blocks and self-exclusion tools

Free tools that stop the money before willpower has to.

Gambling & Debt3 min readReviewed July 2026

GAMSTOP self-excludes you from every UK-licensed online gambling site for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.

Most UK banks now offer a free gambling block on cards. Turning it back on has a 48-hour delay to prevent impulse decisions.

Combine blocks with a debt help conversation — solving the debt without solving the trigger rarely lasts.

General information, not personalised adviceThis article is written to inform. It isn't personalised debt or legal advice, and Debt Compass is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. A team member can talk you through the options and point you to a free debt help service or authorised insolvency practitioner before you decide on anything.

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