Banking Methods

Preferred Banking Methods for Australians

Following the sudden closure of Neteller, Skrill and Paysafecard for the Australian market, new transaction options are emerging.

The most interesting option for Aussie is Neosurf, currently accepted by Fair Go Casino and Uptown Pokies Casino. We are sure more casino will be adding these methods. Both these casinos will assist you in the process. You can buy a Neosurf card at many outlets around Australia and register online at their website: Neosurf.com.

While most banking methods are open to players from all over the world, some can only be used by players in selected countries. Instadebit, for example, is only available to residents of Canada.

The good news is that our listing of the payment methods will automatically indicate the preferred options for your particular region, which means that you will automatically be shown the payment options that are available to you.

Credit and debit cards are by far the quickest and easiest online casino banking method. But because not all banks are willing to process online gaming-related credit card payments, players have been forced to seek out alternative payment options, which is where e-wallets, instant bank transfers and prepaid cards come into the picture.

Types of Banking Methods

Click on the headings below to see a list of payment methods organized by method.

Mainly Visa and MasterCard (rarely are Amex or Diners Club accepted by casinos) are used, as payments are instant and convenient. Similarly debit cards (like Solo, Maestro and Delta) are popular for the same reason, except that funds must be available on the card for payments to be processed, because unlike credit cards, debit cards don’t have credit facilities.

e-Wallets lend themselves perfectly to the internet because they too are virtual. Electronic wallets act as virtual intermediates between your credit card or bank account and your casino account. Once you’ve registered a free e-wallet account (like NETELLER, ClickAndBuy or Skrill), you can transfer funds to that account, and then from that account to your casino.

Also known as electronic funds transfers (EFTs), instant bank transfers are a fast and reliable way to transfer money directly from your bank account to your casino account. However, you may find the fees involved to be higher than those associated with various other methods of payment. Instadebit is a well-known and popular bank transfer method.

Prepaid cards are an ideal online casino payment method for players that don’t want to use or have a credit card or their bank account. They can purchase prepaid cards or vouchers with cash, and then use the details on their card to fund their online casino accounts. UKash and Paysafecard are two of the most purchased prepaid cards by online casino players.

Making Online Casino Withdrawals from your Account

When playing at an online casino for real money, there will come a time when you decide to cash in your winnings. Before you do this, however, you need to understand the withdrawal process at your online casino and be aware of the differences between the banking methods that are available. Some banking methods allow both deposits and withdrawals, such as VISA; while other may not allow withdrawals, such as MasterCard. In addition, some banking methods may charge fees while others will be free. Be sure to choose the best Australian casino withdrawal method for you.

How to Make an Online Casino Withdrawal

When you are ready to make a withdrawal, you will want the process to be as quick and smooth as possible. Follow these simple steps when making a withdrawal:

1. Before you try to make a withdrawal, you must make sure that you have met all wagering requirements for bonuses that you claimed. You can check this with customer support if necessary.
2. Visit the cashier section of the casino and go to the withdrawal tab.
3. Complete the fields regarding the amount that you want to withdraw and the payment method you will be using.
4. Finalise the withdrawal by submitting any relevant documents that the casino may require.

Withdrawal Requirements

Online casinos have withdrawal requirements that customers need to meet before their withdrawal is complete. You may find your withdrawal delayed, particularly if this is the first time you are making a withdrawal from the casino. In order to have your withdrawal approved as quickly as possible, you should have the required documents handy to submit. They can be scanned and emailed to the customer support team. The documents may include:

• Proof of identity such as a driver’s license or passport
• Proof of address such as a current utility bill
• If you are making a withdrawal using a credit card, you may need a scan of the front and back of the card.

Pending Withdrawals

If you have approved a withdrawal, you may be surprised to find that the next time you visit the casino, it will be listed as “pending”. Most online casinos do not process withdrawal requests immediately, but rather list them as pending for a 24 hour period after your request. This gives you time to change your mind and decide to play back your winnings. Be aware that if you plan to withdraw, you will not have access to the cash immediately.