Online Casino Deposit Methods

There are few things more frustrating than downloading and installing a new casino, only to be unable to make a deposit because your credit card is rejected. In fact, many players are now unable to deposit with credit or debit cards due to tough new regulations implemented by credit card companies and banks. Alternatively, you may be wary about handing over your credit card details online, particularly to a new site, or somewhere you have not played before. However, there are now a number of alternative deposit methods, designed to make your casino deposits and withdrawals as smooth as possible.

If you are concerned about handing your credit card details over to a gambling site, then consider using a web wallet service. Web wallets protect your personal information, by acting as an intermediary between you and the casino. You fund the web wallet by debit card, credit card, e-check or direct bank transfer, and you then transfer the funds from the web wallet service to the australian online casino. The casino does not have any of your personal or banking information, making the transaction very secure.

Neteller

Neteller is perhaps the biggest of the internet gambling web wallet services and is accepted at virtually all casino, poker and bingo sites. Funds can be deposited into your Neteller account by bank transfer or credit card. Winnings can be withdrawn by check, direct bank transfer or at an ATM using the free prepaid MasterCard available to all Neteller customers. Unfortunately, Neteller is no longer available.

Moneybookers/Skrill

Moneybookers is a virtual account that allows you to send money to anyone with an email address. You can fund your account with a debit card or bank account, although you do not need to add money to your account before making a transaction. Moneybookers can also be used as a proxy, allowing you to send money to merchants without revealing your credit card information. Withdrawals can be credited back to your credit card, or transferred to your bank account. Moneybookers will be known as Skrill in the near future.

PayPal

PayPal is probably the best known of all web wallet services, being synonymous with eBay and online transactions.  At present, there are only a handful of online gambling sites which accept PayPal as a deposit method. Funding a casino account with PayPal is much the same as paying for an eBay purchase. Just enter your account details, and the amount you wish to deposit and your account will be funded instantly.

Bank Deposits/Wire Transfers

Transferring or wiring money directly to the best online casino south Africa is also an option. However, bank deposits and wire transfers are not instant, so you may need to wait a day or so for your transaction to be completed. This method is good for relatively large deposits, and often the casino or gaming site is willing to refund any fees associated with a transfer.