Most online casinos offer you the option to play for fun or real money. To play for real money, however, you are required to deposit money into a casino account in return for casino chips. Depositing money into an online casino is actually quite simple and there's a wide variety of methods available for your convenience. It is also very common for online casinos to offer various cash rewards, depending on which method you select.
These benefits typically range from 5% to 15%. If you are having difficulty arranging a deposit with your credit or debit card, you may always use one of the online payment services listed below. Regardless of which method you opt for, remember to try and keep a limit on what you can afford to wager. Also, review the casino's Terms & Conditions and Rules & Bonus Conditions etc. before depositing and/or wagering. It is also prudent to check up on these every so often, as they can change without notice.
Credit Cards
Nearly all casinos accept Visa and MasterCard, but some banks don't allow their cardholders to make such transactions. In addition, some credit card companies, themselves, place restrictions on the amount of money you can deposit into and withdraw from the Casino. For this reason, we suggest arranging an alternative payment method for your transactions, and most casinos will reward you for doing so. There can be problems with credit cards around the world too, most notably that some credit card providers in certain countries do not allow deposits to online casinos (MasterCard in the USA for example). However, if you find yourself in a restricted jurisdiction, there are VISA alternatives, called "Prepaid" cards that you can probably use if you are in a country where credit card use is restricted. Have a look at the Alternative payment methods. Also note that some casinos are not able/not willing to refund winnings and cash outs back to a credit card, which can come as an unpleasant surprise when it's time to cash out. You should check with the casino before you deposit using a credit card to see if this option is available (this info is usually available on the "Banking" page on each casino's website).
Alternative Payment Methods
NETeller is an online payment transfer service where you can deposit money into your account and then use it to make online purchases. You can fund your NETeller account by Credit Card, Wire Transfer, EFT/ACH or InstaCash.
FirePay is payment method similar to a debit or credit card in that you deposit funds into your account in order to transfer funds online. FirePay offers e-mail confirmation of purchases and online account activity statements. You can fund your account either directly from your bank account or via ACH or "E-Checks," both of which require a U.S. bank account.
Citadel is an electronic check service that offers one of the safest online transaction methods available. To open an account with Citadel, you must have a checking account at a financial institution in the U.S. and the check must be payable in U.S. dollars.
Click2Pay is easy to use, your data stays protected and you pay no fees for transfers to and from merchants. Simply create your personal account and you are ready for all your transactions by logging in & entering your password. Click2Pay's deposit methods include: Visa, Diner's Club, ACH, ELV, and Direct Debit. The service is available for US dollars, euros and British pounds.
EcoCard is an alternative purchasing method, which is used widely throughout Europe. EcoCard, in conjunction with its affiliated European banks, allows you to purchase casino credits in U.S. dollars, Euros, and Pounds Sterling.
Moneybookers is a tool that allows players to safely send and receive money via email - instantly. Players can fund their account via CC or Wire and then deposit into the casino. This method saves time and hassle - payments are sent/received in real time, which eliminates long time delays plus all one needs to make or receive a payment is your email address, no more bank forms or checks.
Wire Transfers you do not have to open an account with a third-party intermediary. Wire transfers are accepted in most online casinos in U.S. dollars only. When executing a transfer, you will need to provide your account details and your player code, which may be found in the Wire Transfer instructions of the Cashier section of each online casino.
900 Pay is a new payment method that lets you deposit from $75-$150 into your casino account and have the money charged to your phone bill. Their website is: http://navahonetworks. Credit cards and bank accounts are not required in order to use 900 Pay, and there are no hidden fees or long-distance charges. Withdrawals are issued in the form of bank drafts.
INSTADEBIT is a system, which allows you to make payments securely to online merchants directly from your U.S. bank account. INSTADEBIT works the same as writing a check or using your debit card. INSTADEBIT is free and you are not required to fund a separate account or provide your credit card information. The easy two-step sign up process only takes a minute and then you are ready to make your purchases. You simply complete the consumer registration form, enter your banking information and you are ready to pay for your purchases from your bank account. Your purchases will appear as cheques on your bank statement. INSTADEBIT never shares your personal information with merchants, and you will never be asked for your credit card number.