Casino Payment Methods

Using Credit Cards for online betting

In the UK, we are used to using a variety of payment methods in our day to day lives. Online Bookies and casinos are trying to make it easier for players to use payment methods they are familiar with, however, this is not always possible. As of January 2020 it was announced that credit cards would no longer be accepted for UK players from April. (This does not affect debit cards).

This ban came into effect on the 14th april 2020, those interested can read more about the credit card ban at online casinos here.

What are the best deposit & withdrawal methods for South African players?

Debit cards like Visa or MasterCard

E-Walletslike Neteller, Starling and Monzo

Traditional like online bank transfers

Online voucher systems like Paysafecard

Virtual card payments like Entropay

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin

E commercepayments like Paypal and Skrill

Prepaid money cards like CashLib, RevolutandEcoPayz

Mobile phone bankinglikeZimpler

Payments without making an accountwith Sofort

Fintech banking options like Trustly

Make online payments through iDEAL

Which casino payment method is the quickest?

E-wallet payments tend to be the fastest often occurring instantly. For this reason, they are becoming more and more popular. In the UK, credit cards are no longer accepted by online casinos (since April 2020); South African players should check the card rules of each casino.

How to choose the right casino deposit & withdrawal method

When selecting a payment method to use for your casino account, there are a variety of factors to take into consideration. For instance, is your preferred option available? Is it easy to make deposits & withdrawals? In order to help you choose the best method here are some of the things South Africa Casinos Online considers:

Is it safe to use?

Do extra fees apply?

How long will payments take to clear?

What checks are in place to protect players from fraud?

Which online betting sites accept Paypal?

Founded by several partners including Elon Musk, Paypal is a widely known payments provider. For bettors in South Africa several big names accept Paypal payments for betting including:

Paddy Power

LeoVegas

888

William Hill

Unibet

How to make a deposit at an online betting site

Whether you aresigning up to a new casino or claiming a bonus, you will most likely have to deposit money. Although each casino will display their ‘cashier’ or ‘banking section’ differently, they will all function the same way.

1. Go to to the cashier or banking section of the site
2. Select deposit
3. Select the payment method of your choice
4. Enter the amount and confirm

Following your confirmation of the amount, it should appear in your account straight away Once that happens you can start playing casino games for real money or betting on your favourite sports.

How to cashout at an online betting site

Once you have won, you may wish to withdraw your winnings. This is how it is done:

1. Go to to the cashier or banking section of the site
2. Select withdraw
3. Enter the amount you wish to withdraw
4. Check the payment method and confirm

What is the most popular payment method when betting on sports?

In the UK, betting on sports is a popular pastime and that’s no surprise given that the UK is home to several sports including football, rugby, cricket & more. When it comes to placing bets online these are the most frequently used payment methods:

Paypal

Skrill

EcoPayz

Debit Cards

South African Payment Method FAQs

QWhich is the safest payment method for South African players?

In general, Paysafecard or bank transfers tend to be the safest options for South African players to use when making payments or withdrawals.

QCan I use my credit card to gamble online?

No, in South Africa it is not possible to play real money casino games like blackjack or place bets on sports using your credit cards.

QIs Bitcoin legal in South Africa?

No. Bitcoin is legal to own and use in South Africa, where crypto assets are regulated as financial products, and players wishing to use Bitcoin as a casino payment method can even find special Bitcoin casinos.

Many countries in the world have banned or restricted the use of Bitcoin, so South Africa Casinos Online would advise any cryptocurrency fans to check regulations in other regions before using Bitcoin to gamble online

QShould I use an E-wallet?

It depends on preference, using E-wallets like skrill tend to be the method of choice for players who prefer not to share their card details online. E-wallets also tend to have the fastest payout times.

QHow will my be casino winnings be paid?

As a rule of thumb winnings are paid out in the same payment method deposits were made. E.g if you played using an e-Wallet and won, the winnings would be transferred to that. Players can always check what payment methods are linked to their accounts in the accounts details. Customer support can also offer assistance for any issues or queries.

QWho can I contact for help with payments?

The casino’s customer service team should always be the first port of call if a player has any issues. Good customer service is appreciated and valued by our team, which is why South Africa Casinos Online rates customer support in our reviews.

If players have more questions please check out our FAQ page.

QDo casinos charge fees for withdrawing money?

No. South African players will find that the online casino itself will not charge them any money to process their withdrawal. Each online casino does have minimum & maximum withdrawal amounts so before you cashout check these out first.

QWhat is a maximum withdrawal?

A maximum withdrawal is the largest amount of money a player can withdraw at a casino.

Depending on the casino this can vary between R22,000 -100,000

QWhat is a minimum withdrawal?

A minimum withdrawal is the smallest amount of money a casino player can take from their account. Most casinos tend to have a minimum withdrawal amount of R220

QCan I use different payment methods to make deposits & withdrawals?

Yes, most online casinos or bookies will allow players to link more than one payment option to their accounts like Skrill & a debit card.

However, if you make a deposit using one payment method, you will have to withdraw that money plus any winning using that same method.

References

• Visa
• MasterCard
• Neteller
• Starling
• Monzo