AstroPay Payment and Withdrawal

AstroPay falls very much in to the same bracket as PaySafeCard, when it comes to payment and withdrawal of online gambling accounts.  There are many ways by which you can fund your online sportsbooks, casinos and slots accounts but one of the fastest growing is the pre-paid card and that’s where AstroPay fits in.  Not only that but AstroPay can be used as a virtual pre-paid card, meaning you do not need to physically own the card yourself.

The Facts

Website:  www.astropay.com

AstroPay is a Latin American company and therefore services countries located within that region of the world.  Countries where AstroPay operates include Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Paraguay, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Uruguay.  It’s also possible to use AstroPay in China, but that’s the only country outside of South American, where it’s currently possible to do so.  Therefore, you need to be a resident of these countries, in order to use the AstroPay service.  However, the company do have offices around the globe, including the United Kingdom.

There are resellers operating in different countries, which may allow you to use an AstroPay card in other regions of the world but you will have to search in order to find them and make sure they are legitimate.

To use AstroPay, you need to head to their website and sign up for the service.  You will be required to complete a form, using some personal information and then send a verification email to the address you provided.  Once you have clicked on the link in the email, your AstroPay account will be verified and ready for use.  The next step, is to purchase an AstroPay card.

Types of Payment

AstroPay cards are only available in specified units and they are $25, $50, $75, $100 up to a value of $500.  If the limit of $500 is too low for your requirements, it’s possible to combine up to 10 cards, to generate the amount you want but this can be restricted to certain countries and you will need to contact customer service first.

Payments are made using the local currency of the country you are living in and then converted in to dollars.  To buy an AstroPay card, you will need to use one of the payment options available on the AstroPay websites and these differ by country.  Once you have selected your payment method and completed the transaction, you will receive an email containing a 16 digit card number and 3 digit security code.  The time in which you will receive this can vary depending on the payment method used, some will be instant whereas others may take a couple of days.

AstroPay cards will remain active for 12 months after purchase and once used, can not be reloaded with funds.

Using AstroPay to Bet Online

Once you have your AstroPay card details, you can use it to make deposits in to your online gambling accounts.  However, first, you need to check the company you are using accepts AstroPay and this can be done by locating the deposit section of the website and searching for the AstroPay link.

Then, it’s just a case of entering the data, which will include the amount of money you would like to deposit, your email address, the 16 digit card number and 3 digit security code.  Having confirmed the payment, the funds should transfer immediately in to your online gambling account and be ready to use.  You will receive a confirmation email of the successful transfer.

The deposits are carried out free of charge and they are very safe, plus you are never giving your bank details to third parties.  Also, you are not required to use the full amount on the card in one transaction, so providing you do not allow your card to lapse the 12 month period, you can use it again and again.  However, if you would like to deposit a larger sum of money than can be held by one card, you will need to sign up for multiple cards and make numerous deposits with each.

It’s not possible to withdraw funds form an online gambling site, on to an AstroPay card.  Therefore, you will need to find an alternative method of doing this, such as a bank transfer, e-wallet or debit/credit card.  Always check for any potential charges before using these withdrawal methods.

AstroPay Advantages

• You do not need to add your card or bank details online, when making a deposit using an AstroPay card.
• It’s a very secure and safe way to gamble on the internet.
• Local currencies can be used to fund an AstroPay card.
• It’s a very easy and quick way to deposit funds in to your gambling accounts.
• AstroPay cards are free to use when making a deposit.
• The transfer from the AstroPay card to the online gambling account happens instantly, there is no delay.
• Using an AstroPay card 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.

AstroPay Disadvantages

• At the time of writing, AstroPay is only available in South America and China.
• You can not make withdrawals from online gambling accounts using AstroPay.
• You have to sign up on the website to use the service and input personal information.

Summary

• AstroPay is a virtual pre-paid card available in South America and China
• There are set denominations of cash which you can add to the card
• It’s very easy to deposit funds in to an online gambling account and it’s free
• It’s not possible to withdraw money on to an AstroPay card
• AstroPay card can be limiting if you like to gamble large amounts