So you want to start having fun at one of our recommended online casinos? You’ve probably played all the free versions of the games and you’ve refined your poker strategy as much as you can without playing for real money. You may also have devised a roulette strategy which you think is worth a punt so what’s the best way to start depositing some money?
There are now several, well-established ways to deposit money into the casino of your choice and these are credit cards, debit cards, the pre-paid card, the e-wallet, the virtual visa card, the bank transfer and the bank draft. Not all methods will be available at all casinos and additionally some methods such as the bank draft are only suitable for withdrawal, not depositing. There may also be regional options such as the Transferencia Bancaria Local, available to South American countries.
Credit cards and debit cards are most people’s deposit method of choice - the transaction is virtually instantaneous and you’ll be able to start playing pretty much straight away. The credit card deposit may attract additional fees as it will be classed as a cash advance - this can be avoided by using a debit card. Using one of the e-wallet services is of course a link to your credit card, debit card or other payment anyway.
Services such as NETeller are a way to transfer money to merchants, services or just other people. It’s a cheap way to operate and the best known, such as NETeller are affilated to Mastercard so you can trust their reliability.
Pre-paid cards are useful if you don’t have access to a credit card or even a bank account - there are several varieties which can be purchased for cash from local shops and then used to deposit at the casino of your choice.
Bank transfers are always a popular method of deposit because of the implied security. The casino will have its bank details available on the website but the transfer will take a little longer than a credit or debit card deposit.