Payment methods

When you opt to join any casino website, it is important you read their terms and know what you are signing up to. Most online casinos in South Africa offer a variety of payment methods, but if you have one in mind that you would like to use, it is a good idea to make sure that the casino you’re signing up to does offer this.

The way you make a payment to top up your casino account will often be the same one you use to withdraw funds. Different payment methods will have different processing times, so if you are keen to get hold of your winnings, opt for a site that offers fast withdrawals or even instant payments.

What Makes a Payment Method Popular?

Most online casinos will offer a variety of payment methods because they know customers will have different needs and requirements. Payment methods have their own pros and cons, so you need to decide what suits your needs and go from there. Online casinos will be keen for you to sign up and get using their website, so it is usually easy to find out what payment methods they accept and how each of these works.

Popular payment methods include PayPal, Neteller and other eWallet providers. These generally offer their own level of protection when making payments, which is why they are a popular method for people making payments online, not just for using casinos. Debit and credit cards are well-known popular payments methods too, but they don’t usually offer the same level of protection for online transactions.

Generally speaking, if you have an eWallet account linked to your casino account, you are eligible for instant pay-outs (if the casino has that facility). That means if you are lucky enough to be a winner, you’ll be able to get your hands on your funds quickly.

Currency support

Although online casinos generally offer a range of currencies that users can play with, lots of people prefer to pay with the currency they use every day and are most familiar with. It is certainly possible to play using South African Rand, so if you are one of those people that want to pay using your everyday currency, you shouldn’t have a problem.

There are plenty of other choices when it comes to payment and the currency you choose to play with. US Dollar and the English Pound are probably the most popular, but there are other choices. The majority of casinos we recommend support multiple currencies, so making payments and withdrawing funds in whatever currency you choose should be convenient and fast.

Debit and Credit cards

Debit and credit cards are available worldwide and let you pay for things in physical shops or online. You can use either of these to add a payment to your online casino account and, should you be a winner, you’ll also be able to use it to withdraw funds. The payment method using a debit or credit card will vary from casino to casino, but they’ll be keen for you to be able to use their site, so it isn’t usually a complicated process. You’ll need to register to the website and often you’ll need to verify your account by sending them some photo ID. After this, you can then usually log on and make a payment using the method of your choice. Sometimes you’ll have the option of the casino website storing your card details, so you’ll be able to deposit again in the future without delay.

eWallets

There are three major eWallet providers and different casinos will support some or all of these. If you have a particular eWallet service you wish to make use of, make sure the casino supports this before you sign up. The most popular are PayPal, Neteller and Skrill. PayPal is probably the most well-known worldwide, so you should find a casino that supports this. However, if you wish to use one of the others, then support for this should also be readily available.

Mobile payments

More and more online casino users want to access online slots and games via their smartphone and mobile devices. Casino software developers have tapped into this trend and a majority of casino games are now accessible from a variety of devices. Many online casinos also have their own apps, which makes playing online easier than ever.

Any casino wants its users to be able to log in, make payments and take advantage of their games easily. As such, they make topping up your account even via your mobile easier than ever. You should find the full array of payment options available to you via a casino website will also be available to you via your mobile device.

Security

The casinos we recommend are all licensed and reputable, which means you have no security concerns when it comes to signing up and using their services. You should speak to your bank about what protection they offer if you’re using a debit or credit card to make payments online. You should find eWallet providers offer an extra layer of protection and it is worth checking their individual terms to see what they say.