PokerStars promo code, 2026
The active PokerStars bonus code, what it actually unlocks, and how long it takes to clear at a realistic volume.
STARS400
STARS400 at signup. 18+. T&Cs apply.
What the PokerStars code unlocks
A 100% match on your first deposit up to $600 in bonus, released in $10 increments as you earn StarsRewards Chests. Three Spin and Go tickets land in your account inside 48 hours of the qualifying deposit.
Clearing math
Each $10 of bonus needs roughly 60 StarsCoin, which is around $20 to $25 of rake at standard chest rates. The full $600 takes about $1,200 to $1,500 of rake, which is the faster clearing rate in the industry but the rake-paid figure is the highest too. Run the numbers against your own volume with the rakeback ROI calculator.
The thing to watch out for
The 60-day expiry on the bonus is real. Anything unreleased at day 60 disappears. Players who deposit and then go on holiday lose the unreleased portion.
How to use the code
- Click the Open PokerStars button above. The link opens the official cashier in a new tab.
- Start the signup flow. When the form asks for a promo, referral, or bonus code, enter
STARS400. - Make your qualifying first deposit. The matched portion is credited as a pending balance and releases as you play.
- Play your regular volume. Bonus drops appear in the cashier as you pay rake.
If the code does not work
If the signup form rejects the code, the most likely cause is geo-restriction on the offer rather than an expired code. Try the universal fallback NEWBONUS, which is recognised across every room we cover. If that still fails, the country you are signing up from is not on the offer's eligible list, and the bonus is not available to you regardless of which code you use.