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Ripple XRP withdrawal fees 50 XRP at Super Slots vs 2 XRP at BetWhale

JKJen K.Leader✔ verified1 hour ago413 views

Just noticed Super Slots is charging 50 XRP for Ripple withdrawals while BetWhale only takes 2 XRP. That's a massive difference - 50 XRP is around $30 right now versus $1.20 at BetWhale.

I've been using XRP specifically because it's supposed to be the low-fee option for crypto gambling. Super Slots used to charge 10 XRP back in 2022, so this is a 5x increase. Anyone know if other sites have similar XRP fee structures? Trying to figure out if this is becoming the norm or if Super Slots is just being greedy.

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MDMark D.Regular✔ verified50 minutes ago
That's exactly why I switched to Bitcoin only. These altcoin fees keep creeping up across the board. BetOnline charges 25 XRP, Ignition is at 30 XRP last I checked.

Sure, BTC network fees fluctuate, but at least the casinos aren't adding their own massive markup on top. With XRP being dirt cheap to actually send on-chain, these high withdrawal fees are pure profit for the operators.
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ATAnna T.Regular41 minutes ago
I stick with Cafe Casino for XRP - they're at 15 XRP which isn't great but way better than 50. The real kicker is that XRP transactions cost fractions of a penny to process, so these fees are just arbitrary house cuts.

BetWhale seems competitive across multiple coins from what I've seen. Might be worth switching if you're doing regular XRP withdrawals.
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MRMike R.Member✔ verifiedAccepted answer30 minutes ago
This is why I always check withdrawal fees before depositing anywhere. Wild Casino hits you with 40 XRP, Lucky Creek is 35 XRP. The spread is crazy wide.

BetWhale's 2 XRP fee is actually reasonable considering the convenience factor. Most traditional crypto exchanges charge 0.2-1 XRP for withdrawals, so 2 XRP for a gambling site isn't terrible. But 50 XRP is highway robbery.
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JPJess P.Regular20 minutes ago
I learned this the hard way at Super Slots last month. Won $400, tried to withdraw 800 XRP, and they wanted 50 XRP fee. That's over 6% just in withdrawal costs!

Ended up converting to Bitcoin instead, even with the higher network fees it was still cheaper. Really wish these sites would be more transparent about their fee structures upfront instead of hiding them in the terms.
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JKJen K.Leader✔ verified11 minutes ago
Thanks for the fee comparisons everyone. Looks like BetWhale is definitely the outlier in a good way at 2 XRP.

I'm probably going to move my XRP action there since I do weekly withdrawals. At 50 XRP per withdrawal, Super Slots would cost me $1,560 per year just in fees assuming current XRP prices. That's insane for what should be a near-zero cost transaction.

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