Live Casino Banking 101
In order to play with real money at a live online casino (or any online gambling operator for that matter), you will need to fund your casino account first, and this may be done using any one of a number of methods.
Credit cards are the most commonly offered deposit option but a number of others are also available. Most notable are the plethora of ‘virtual wallets’ or digital payment processing services that have sprung up over the last couple of decades, lead by PayPal. Apple and Google have joined this crowded market with their own digital payment services…Apple Pay and Google Pay.
These services allow users to transact with online merchants without having to provide credit card or banking details. You simply fund your ‘virtual wallet’ account and then use it for all of your online payments. Typically opening an account with one of these services is free, fast and allows for instant payments to be made at accepting merchants once the account is set up.
Many casinos offer additional deposit bonuses to player using certain virtual wallet services – it pays to check the ‘banking’ sections of their websites for details.
Crypto-currencies are becoming a more widely accepted by online casinos. Crypto casinos like Stake.com now offer fast and free deposits and withdrawals from your crypto wallet using either Bitcoin or more than 20 other crypto-currencies.
Visa and Mastercard
Every casino accepts Visa and Mastercard so take you pick from any listed on this site. There are a couple of exceptions to this general rule however:
- US residents may have difficulties using their credit cards while UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) is still in place. This will not apply to residents of states that have legalised online casino gambling, which by 2024 included New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
- From April 2020 UK residents are unable to fund their online casino account using credit cards, or virtual wallet accounts linked to their credit card. More details on the UK Gambling Commission credit card ban here.
American Express
Amex is accepted by only a handful of online casinos – likely due to high merchant service fees that the casinos have to pay on Amex transactions.
One casino accepting Amex and offering live games is:
Visa Electron and Delta
Offered by most of the European based online gambling operators, Visa Electron, Delta and other debit cards like Solo are accepted at:
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PayPal
PayPal is arguably the best known of all the virtual wallet services, founded in 2000 and acquired by eBay in 2002 for $1.5 billion, it has become the online payment method of choice for millions of online purchasers worldwide. According to Wikipedia, in 2008 PayPal processed around $60 billion worth of online transactions. By 2023 this figure had grown to over $1 trillion.
PayPal beat a hasty retreat from the online gambling market in 2006 following the passing of UIGEA, and with their acquisition by eBay. But as iGaming markets have become regulated around the world, PayPal has returned and the list of casinos offering PayPal continues to grow.
PayPal allows registered account holders to pay participating merchants as well as send money to other user’s email address.
Live casinos currently offering PayPal include:
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Neteller
Another one of the longer established and better known virtual wallet services, UK based NeTeller profited handsomely by filling (in part at least) the void left by PayPal’s exit from the online gambling industry in 2006. PayPal have since returned in regulated iGaming markets, but NeTeller remains a popular and widely accepted deposit option.
Almost all online casinos currently offer NeTeller for both player deposits and withdrawals, and many will provide additional deposit bonuses to players choosing this method.
Almost all casinos listed on this site offer NeTeller so take your pick. Our picks are:
888.com | Bet365 | Dublinbet | Leo Vegas | Mr Green | BetFred | William Hill | Betway
Entropay
Owned by UK based Ixaris Systems Ltd., Entropay is yet another virtual wallet offered by many casinos. With a 4.95% deposit charge (ie for every $100 you spend using Entropay you get slugged $4.95!) it’s perhaps not the pick of the online payment processors.
Live casinos currently offering Entropay include:
Clik2Pay
Clik2pay is another digital payment solution originating out of Canada. Clik2pay describe their service as a fully digital payment solution enabling businesses to accept real-time or recurring payments directly from a bank account.
It was once offered by quite a few online casinos but seems to have lost ground to other Canadian based payment solutions like iDebit and Instadebit which are now more widely accepted.
UseMyBank
UseMyBank were a Toronto based online payment service that a number of casinos adopted. As with the above services it enabled you to transact securely with participating merchants without the need to disclose credit card or banking details to those merchants.
UseMyBank is no longer available.
Ukash
Smart Vouchers Ltd launched Ukash in 2001. As with other e-wallets, it enabled users to pay participating merchants securely and instantly. Ukash was also used to ‘load’ other e-wallet services which effectively meant you could fund certain e-wallets (eg NeTeller) with your Ukash account. Why you’d want to do this I’m not exactly sure…but it was an option.
Ukash was acquired by Paysafecard (see below) a while ago.
ClickandBuy
ClickandBuy, a popular online payment service founded in 1999, ceased operations in 2016. The service was once widely used as an e-wallet and payment processor for online transactions, including purchases on platforms like iTunes. However, ClickandBuy faced increased competition from other payment services like PayPal, Apple Pay, and other emerging digital wallets.
Skrill
Skrill (formerly known as Moneybookers) enables registered account holders to both pay participating merchants from a single, funded, secure account and also send money to individual’s email addresses.
Funding your Skrill account is fast and free. Once you have a funded Skrill account, payments into and withdrawals from your casino playing account are instant and free.
Withdrawals from your Skrill account to linked bank accounts are very cheap (EUR 5.50 irrespective of withdrawal amount, as at May 2024) and reasonably fast, with funds typically reaching your bank account within 2 business days.
Live casinos offering Skrill deposits and withdrawals include:
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My Citadel Wallet
My Citadel Wallet is another an e-wallet service that launched in the early 2000s and was quite widely adopted by online casinos. It provided secure online payments and money transfers but eventually shut down after struggling to compete in the increasingly crowded digital payment space.
Payz
Payz (formerly ‘ecoPayz’, and before that ‘ECO Card’) is an e-wallet service owned by Luxembourg based Com Tec Co Group. As with most other e-wallets, it allows users to pay member merchants from a single secure account that is funded by credit card or bank transfer. While funding your account and payments are fee free, withdrawals may incur a charge depending on method requested.
Payz is a particularly popular online payment option for players in Japan.
Live casinos currently offering Payz include:
Instadebit
Instadebit is a totally fee free virtual wallet allowing users to pay all member merchants from a single secure account. Unfortunately it is only available to Canadian residents and able to be funded from Canadian bank accounts.
Live casinos currently offering Instadebit include:
iDebit
iDebit is a secure online payment service that allows users to make real-time bank transfers directly from their bank accounts without using a credit card. It is primarily available in Canada and supports payments to online merchants, including e-commerce and gaming platforms, without requiring users to pre-register or share sensitive financial details with the merchant.
Live casinos currently offering iDebit include:
UseMyWallet
UseMyWallet, also known as UseMyFunds, was an online payment service that facilitated direct bank transfers for online purchases, especially in sectors like gaming and online casinos. The service allowed users to make payments directly from their bank accounts without needing a credit card.
However, UseMyWallet faced challenges in sustaining its operations, including regulatory pressures, competition from other payment platforms, and changing industry dynamics. By the early 2010s, the service began to decline, and it eventually shut down. The exact date of its closure and the specific reasons were not widely documented, but factors such as increased regulatory scrutiny on payment processors in the online gambling sector likely played a role.
eWalletXpress
eWalletXpress was a popular online payment service for American and Canadian players, but ceased operating a few years back and is no longer available.
Webmoney
Webmoney is a Latvian based online payment processor offering accounts in Russian Federation currencies.
Live casinos currently offering Webmoney include:
Bank Transfer
Good old fashioned bank transfers are accepted by most casinos and all listed on this site. Certainly not the fastest or cheapest way to fund your account however (most e-wallet deposits and withdrawals are free and near instant).
The casino will provide all details required for the wire in terms of their banking details. Fees for the transfer (from your bank not the casino) will vary significantly according to your bank and whether the wire is cross border or not…you will need to confirm exact fees with you bank.
Paysafecard
Paysafecard is an online debit card that is effectively like all other virtual wallet services. That is, you fund your Paysafecard account and then use it to purchase online, including at accepting online casinos. It is a Euro centric service, based in Vienna Austria and catering to Euro currencies and predominantly European based online merchants.
Live casinos currently offering Paysafecard include:
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iDeal
iDeal are a Netherlands based online payments processor that offer a slightly different payment mechanism to most virtual wallets. It establishes a secure connection between your bank and the online merchant at the time of payment/deposit helping to facilitate the payment, provided your bank is an iDeal participating bank.
Live casinos currently offering iDeal include:
Bitcoin
Bitcoin has burst into the mainstream in recent years. It’s meteoric value gains have made a lot of early adopters super-rich and captured the imagination of the wider world. It has also spawned the creation of countless other cryptocurrencies.
There’s a bit more to this method than the above virtual wallets. You can learn more about Bitcoin casino gambling here.
In January 2014 Vera & John became the first licensed & regulated live dealer casino to accept Bitcoin deposits.
However, in April 2014 they suspended their Bitcoin payment facility following discussions with the Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority. The suspension was intended to be temporary, with Bitcoin deposits to be re-instated once a regulatory framework around this method has been established.
In late 2016 the UK Gambling Commission changed their stance on Bitcoin, endorsing digital currencies generally in their description of payment services. We may see more UK licensed casinos offering Bitcoin deposits in future.
Outside the UK Crypto Casinos are becoming quite common. Brands like Stake have entered the mainstream and allow players to fund their accounts using Bitcoin as well as a host of other cryptocurrencies (eg Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether…).
Live casinos currently offering cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals, including Bitcoin:
- Stake.com …
BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, SOL, DOGE, BCH, XRP, TRX, EOS, BNB, USDC, APE, BUSD, CRO, DAI, LINK, SAND, SHIB, UNI, POL, TRUMP - Dublinbet …
BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH - High Roller Casino …
BTC, ETH, LTC - Dafabet …
BTC, ETH, USDC, DAI - Frumzi …
BTC, ETH, LTC, USDT, BCH, USDC, DOGE - Amunra
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Apple Pay
Users of Apple products, iPhone, iPad, Mac and AppleWatch in particular will be very familiar with Apple Pay. Your credit card details are securely stored on the Apple Wallet App which then allows you to make secure, contactless payments using your chosen device. Its Apple’s version of a digital wallet.
Apple Pay was launched in 2014 and is now being adopted as a payment method by a number of online casinos.
Live casinos currently offering Apple Pay deposits and withdrawals include:
Bet365 | 888 | Jackpot City
Google Pay
Google Pay was officially launched on August 28, 2018, as a rebrand and merger of Google Wallet (launched in 2011) and Android Pay (launched in 2015).
Google Pay is a digital wallet and payment service by Google that allows users to make contactless payments in stores, online purchases, and peer-to-peer money transfers using their mobile devices. It supports various funding methods, including credit and debit cards.
Live casinos currently offering Google Pay deposits and withdrawals include:
MuchBetter
MuchBetter is a digital wallet and payment app designed for secure, fast, and convenient online transactions, particularly popular in the gaming and betting sectors. It offers features like instant deposits, peer-to-peer transfers, and low fees, with enhanced security through device pairing, touch ID, and dynamic security codes.
MuchBetter is predominantly used in Europe, the UK, and Canada, with growing popularity in regions like Latin America and parts of Asia. It supports transactions in multiple currencies, making it a preferred payment method for online gaming, betting, and e-commerce platforms in these regions.
Live casinos currently offering MuchBetter deposits and withdrawals include:
Trustly
Trustly is an online payment service that enables secure, instant bank transfers for e-commerce and financial transactions. It allows users to pay directly from their bank accounts without the need for cards or third-party intermediaries, supporting a seamless and efficient checkout experience.
Trustly is most widely adopted in Europe, where it is popular in countries like Sweden, Finland, Germany, and the Netherlands. It also has a growing presence in North America and other regions, particularly in online banking and e-commerce sectors.
Live casinos currently offering Trustly deposits and withdrawals include:
Mifinity
MiFinity is a global payment service provider based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with additional offices in Dublin, Malta, and other locations. Launched in 2002, MiFinity offers a secure e-wallet solution similar to PayPal, allowing users to store funds, make online payments, and transfer money.
The service supports multiple currencies and a variety of funding sources, including bank accounts, credit/debit cards, and alternative payment methods. MiFinity focuses on specific industries like online gaming and forex trading. It caters to businesses and consumers worldwide, providing a versatile choice for online transactions with competitive fees and broad regional availability.
Live casinos currently offering Mifinity deposits and withdrawals include:
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Astropay
AstroPay is a digital payment service that provides secure and instant online payments using virtual prepaid cards and local payment methods. It allows users to make purchases and transfers globally while maintaining privacy and control over their transactions.
AstroPay is popular in Latin America, including countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. It also has a presence in other regions such as Asia and Africa, catering to users who need secure online payment solutions.
Live casinos currently offering Astropay deposits and withdrawals include:
Klarna
Klarna is a payment service that offers flexible payment options for online shoppers, including pay now, pay later, and instalment plans. It provides a seamless checkout experience and integrates with e-commerce platforms to facilitate secure and convenient transactions.
Klarna is a particularly popular option in Sweden.
Live casinos currently offering Klarna deposits and withdrawals include:
