BRC Payout Clock Test

BRC (British Racecourses) uses the BRC Payout Clock Test to measure how quickly bookmakers really pay out, using real money and a stopwatch rather than the times bookmakers advertise.

What is the BRC Payout Clock Test?

The BRC Payout Clock Test is a real-money withdrawal test created by British Racecourses that times how long a bookmaker takes to pay out, from withdrawal request to funds received.

How does the BRC Payout Clock Test work?

The BRC Payout Clock Test times a standard withdrawal from a verified account, separately for each payment method the bookmaker offers.

1. Verified account. British Racecourses opens an account with the bookmaker and completes identity verification before the test starts, so verification checks do not distort the time.
2. Standard withdrawal. British Racecourses requests a standard withdrawal.
3. Timed from request to cleared funds. The clock starts when the withdrawal request is submitted and stops when the money is available to spend in the receiving account, not when the bookmaker marks it as “processed”.
4. Each payment method tested separately. Debit card, PayPal, bank transfer and any other e-wallets the bookmaker offers are each tested on their own.

What speed bands does the BRC Payout Clock Test use?

The BRC Payout Clock Test places every result in one of four speed bands.

Speed band	Time from request to cleared funds
Instant	Under 1 hour
Same day	1 hour or more, cleared on the same day
1 to 2 working days	Cleared within 2 working days
3 or more working days	Cleared after 3 or more working days

How often does British Racecourses repeat the BRC Payout Clock Test?

British Racecourses repeats the BRC Payout Clock Test regularly for every scored bookmaker. A bookmaker is also re-tested when it changes its withdrawal terms or payment methods, or when readers report payout delays.

Where are the BRC Payout Clock Test results?

BRC Payout Clock Test results will be published on this page and on each bookmaker review as tests are completed. Only completed tests are listed.

Affiliate disclosure: British Racecourses may earn a commission if you open an account with a bookmaker through links on this site. Commission never affects BRC Payout Clock Test results or the BRC Bookmaker Score.

How does the BRC Payout Clock Test feed the BRC Bookmaker Score?

The BRC Payout Clock Test provides the payout speed criterion of the BRC Bookmaker Score, which is worth 20 of the 100 points. Faster speed bands score more points.

Who runs the BRC Payout Clock Test?

The British Racecourses bookmaker review team, led by James Dooley, runs the BRC Payout Clock Test. Changes to the method are listed below.

Change log

Date	Change
10 November 2026	BRC Payout Clock Test first published by British Racecourses

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