PaySafeCard Payment and Withdrawal

Not everyone feels comfortable putting all their card details on the internet but this should not stop you from enjoying gambling online.  If you would like to keep your card details to yourself and do not want to sign up for an e-wallet, a pre-paid card, such as PaySafeCard, could be the best way forward for you.

The Facts

Website:  www.paysafecard.com

The PaySafeCard company was established in 2000 and is a pre-paid card, which can be used to make payments online.  The company is based in Vienna, Austria and the service is available in over 35 countries.

In order to obtain a PaySafeCard, you need to purchase one at any one, of the over 450,000 places they are available around the world.  Basically, in exchange for cash, you will receive the card, along with a pin number and you can use that number to make payments online as and when you please.

You can use the locater on the PaySafeCard website, to find the closest place to you which sells the card.  It’s also possible to buy a PaySafeCard online, at their website and in this instance, you will receive a digital version of the card, with a pin number you can use online.

Types of Payment

The most popular ways to add funds to a PaySafeCard are via any of the physical outlets available from around the world or by using their website.  If using the website, you will need to use your debit or credit card details to fund the card.  If you are buying it from an outlet, such as a supermarket, you can pay by card or cash.  Therefore, if you really want to avoid entering your card details online, you can go to your nearest shop, post office or petrol station and use cash.

As it stands, the PaySafeCard is available in 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 Euro amounts but this can change, depending on where you are based.  You need to ensure you add the correct amount for the value of gambling you wish to do.

The card is available in a number of different currencies and can be converted in to a different currency after purchase, using the online currency converter.

Using PaySafeCard to Bet Online

Firstly, you need to make sure you have the required funds stores on your PaySafeCard, as mentioned above.  When you are satisfied this is the case, you can make a deposit at your favourite sports book, casino or poker room, which accepts PaySafeCard.

The good news is, the majority of popular online betting and games websites offer PaySafeCard as a deposit method.  So, all you need to do, is login in to your account, locate the deposit page on the website and scroll down to the link for PaySafeCard.  You will need to fill in the amount you want to deposit, followed by the currency of the card and the 16 digit pin number you were provided with, when you first purchased the card.

Once you have confirmed these details and made the deposit, the funds will immediately transfer from the card, in to your online gambling account.  However, you can not combine cards to increase the amount of a single deposit.  You will have to make numerous deposits, using different cards, if you want to increase the amount in your gambling account.  Deposits made with a PaySafeCard are free of charge but the deposit minimum and maximum amounts can vary, depending on what gambling website you are using, so please check this first.

At this time, it’s not possible to withdraw money from your online gambling account, on to a PaySafeCard.  Therefore, if you would like to transfer any winnings you have made from money transferred by your PaySafeCard, you will need to find another method.

PaySafeCard Advantages

• You do not need to add your card or bank details online, when making a deposit using a PaySafeCard.  So it’s a very secure and safe way to gamble on the internet.
• It’s very easy to deposit funds in to your gambling accounts and much quicker than using a debit or credit card.
• The transfer from the PaySafeCard to the online gambling account happens instantly, there is no delay.
• Using a PaySafeCard will help in controlling the amount you spend when gambling online.  The maximum amounts per card are not very high and therefore, you can easily set yourself limits.
• PaySafeCards are available worldwide, in shops, post offices, petrol stations etc.  This means you never have to input you card details online, if you don’t want to.
• You can change the currency on your PaySafeCard if you need to.

PaySafeCard Disadvantages

• If you do not want to add your card details online, it means you have to physically go out and buy the card.  If you require funds in your account to continue playing quickly, this will be a problem.
• It is not possible to use a PaySafeCard to withdraw money from an online gambling website.
• You can not combine PaySafeCards to increase the amount you would like to deposit online.  You are required to make separate deposits, using different cards, each time.  This can be time consuming.

Summary

• A PaySafeCard can be purchased in over 450,000 outlets and online
• There are set denominations of cash which you can add to the card, such as 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 Euro
• It’s very easy to deposit funds in to an online gambling account and it’s free
• All the major sports books, casinos, poker rooms and gaming sites accept PaySafeCard
• It’s not possible to withdraw money on to a PaySafeCard
• If you do not want to add card details online, you have to physically go out and buy the PaySafeCard
• PaySafeCard can be limiting if you like to gamble large amounts