Depositing

In order to play for real money at an online casino, you are going to have to make a deposit into your online casino account. This article will walk you through the typical steps necessary to deposit at an online casino. We’ll also detail some of the most common online casino deposit methods.

How to Make a Deposit

In order to make a deposit at an online casino, you will first have to sign up an account. Simply download and install the software (if necessary), then register a user name. During this time, you will be asked for your name, address, age, email, username, password, etc. No financial info is required at this time.

Next, visit the Cashier section and choose to make a deposit. You will be shown a list of viable deposit methods. Choose the one that best suits you, and follow the instructions from there.

Many deposit methods are instant, meaning that as soon as you submit the deposit information, your funds are immediately available for use in the online casino. Other methods may take a few minutes, a few hours, or even a few days to process. You can learn more about the most common casino deposit methods below.

Deposit Methods

Credit Card: Credit Card deposits are generally the easiest to make, and are instantly available. Simply fill in the card number, your name as it appears on the card (must match the real name and address you signed up with), and choose the amount to deposit.

Online Payment Processor: There are many online payment processors available, such as NETeller, Moneybookers, Eco Card, UseMyWallet, eWalletXpress, Click2Pay and ClickandBuy. These are e-wallets that allow you to upload funds, then transfer them to an online casino (or make normal online purchases). Some online payment processors can be hooked up straight to your checking account, negating the need for pre-paid accounts. Most online payment processors are also instant deposit methods.

Pre-Paid Phone Cards: A lot of online casinos will accept pre-paid phone cards. You simply purchase a pre-paid phone card at the store, then use it like a credit card. Follow the instructions in the casino cashier to use a pre-paid phone card. Again, these are generally instant deposit methods.

Cash Transfer: Western Union and MoneyGram are both common Cash Transfer deposit methods. So long as you see one of these logos, you can transfer funds in this manner. Simply visit the nearest agent location (or send money online via credit card or bank account) to send the transfer. You’ll first need to get the required info from the online casino to bring with you. After making the cash transfer, go back to the online casino and inform then of the transaction number, the date/time of the transfer and the exact amount. Confirmation can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 hours.

Bank Transfer: You can send the money directly from your bank to the online casino. Contact the online casino first for the required baking and routing info, then contact your own bank to initiate the transfer. This can take 3-10 business days.

Bank Wire: Like a Bank Transfer, except that the time taken can be anywhere from instant to 2 days.

E-Check: Many online casinos will accept an E-Check, directly on their web site. Just fill out the required fields (follow the pictures and instructions). Though they will not receive the payment for several days, they can confirm that the funds are available, allowing for an instant deposit.

I Got a No-Deposit Bonus – Why Should I Deposit?

Even if the online casino offers a no-deposit bonus, and you win a hefty amount from this bonus, you are still going to be required to make a deposit before you can withdrawal your winnings. This is done for two reasons. The obvious reason is that the online casino is hoping you’ll continue playing. The technical reason, however, is that the online casino ha to verify your identity.

Without making at least one deposit, the online casino has no way of knowing if you are who you say you are. A 12 year old could join, win from a bonus, and collect the winnings. The online casino would be liable for this. By requiring a deposit, the online casino can confirm the player’s identity, for both security and legal purposes.

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