You typed your password with Caps Lock on, and now the screen says your account is locked. That is the most common cause of a sudden lockout: a few failed attempts with a mistyped password.

Account locked after failed login attempts

You see a message that your account is locked or that your password is incorrect after several tries. The usual causes are:

  • You entered the wrong password multiple times, which triggers a temporary lock.
  • You are using a different username or email than the one registered.
  • Your browser has saved an old password and fills it in automatically.
  • The account details do not match what you entered during sign-up.
  • You are trying to log in from a device or location that the system does not recognise.

Follow these steps to regain access:

  1. Close the login window and wait a few minutes. Locks from failed attempts often clear on their own after a short break.
  2. Type your password slowly in a text editor first, then paste it into the login field. This helps you spot typos and check Caps Lock.
  3. Use the password recovery option on the login page. Enter the email address linked to your account and follow the reset link.
  4. Clear your browser’s saved passwords for the site, or try logging in from a private browsing window. That removes old saved credentials from the process.
  5. Make sure you are on the correct website for Pointsbet and not a lookalike page. Type the address yourself instead of using a bookmark.

If you still cannot log in after a password reset and a short wait, contact customer support and explain that your account is locked.

Withdrawal pending for longer than expected

Your withdrawal shows as pending and the money has not left your balance. Common causes include:

  • Your identity or address documents have not been approved yet.
  • The withdrawal request was made before any bonus conditions were met.
  • You requested a payout to a method that does not match your account name.
  • The payment provider is holding the transaction for a routine security check.
  • The withdrawal was split into smaller parts because of internal review.

Work through these steps:

  1. Open your account history and confirm the withdrawal status is still pending and not cancelled.
  2. Check your messages for any request to upload documents. Sending them promptly moves the request forward.
  3. Review whether you have an active bonus. A bonus must be fully played through before its related winnings can be withdrawn.
  4. Confirm that the payout method is in your own name and matches the details on your account. Mismatches cause delays.
  5. Cancel and resubmit the request only if the status shows an error. A resubmission restarts the review.

Contact support if the withdrawal stays pending and you have completed every document request and bonus condition.

Welcome bonus or free spins not credited

You made a deposit or entered a code, but the bonus balance or free spins do not appear. Likely causes are:

  • The bonus code was typed with a typo or extra space.
  • You deposited before entering the code, so the system did not link the deposit to the offer.
  • The offer had already been used on your account or another account with the same details.
  • The deposit method you used does not qualify for the promotion.
  • The bonus requires a minimum deposit that your payment did not meet.

Try these steps:

  1. Open the promotions page and compare the code you used with the one listed for the offer. Even one wrong character stops the bonus.
  2. If you have not deposited yet, enter the code first and then make your deposit. The system links the bonus to the deposit that follows.
  3. Check the bonus section of your account. Some offers credit automatically after a short delay, while others need you to claim them from a list.
  4. If you have already deposited without a code, contact support with the deposit reference. They can sometimes attach the bonus manually.

For help with a missing offer, learn more support can review your account and confirm whether the bonus was applied.

Keep your welcome bonus active by meeting its play requirements before requesting a withdrawal. That keeps the bonus balance and its winnings available for payout.

Quick Reference

The table below shows each problem, its usual cause and the first check to perform.

Problem Usual cause First check
Account locked after login Several wrong passwords Wait a few minutes, then reset your password
Withdrawal still pending Documents not approved Look for a document request in your messages
Bonus not credited Code typed incorrectly Compare the code with the one on the promotions page
Free spins missing Offer already used Check your bonus history for the same offer
Login rejected on phone browser Saved password from an old session Clear saved passwords or use a private window

For a locked account, the waiting period is short, so do not keep trying the same wrong password. For pending withdrawals, the first check is always whether the system has asked for documents. Missing bonuses usually come from a code error, and the promotions page shows the exact spelling. Free spins are often tied to a single offer per account, so a second claim will not work. On a phone browser, saved passwords cause most sudden login failures. Use a private window to rule out stored credentials before you reset anything.

Write your login details in a password manager and use it every time you sign in to Pointsbet. That single habit prevents lockouts from mistyped passwords and most failed logins.