Bingo Payment Options

Before signing up at new bingo sites it is always a good idea to check which banking options are offered, especially if you are planning to use one of the more unfamiliar methods. Perhaps the site accepts a few banking variations which you possess and you are unable to decide which is the best option. Below is a bit of info on some of the most popular forms used to bank when playing bingo.

Debit cards- debit cards are the most common banking option, it is one of the quickest ways to transact your money to and from your account. Most sites accept the following debit cards; Switch, Solo, Delta, Maestro and Visa Electron.

Credit Cards- most sites accept Visa and MasterCard credit cards, although as online bingo is deemed gambling this may be classed as a cash advance, it is advised to contact your bank to see if they will be charging a higher interest rate because of this. Some banks which do charge a higher rate are; Lloyds TSB, Halifax, Bank Of Scotland and Nat West.

If you play often it may be beneficial to set up a Click2Pay account, this is perfect for players who play a lot as transfers are dealt with much quicker. Another good reason is if you’re conscious about entering your bank details online, once you have set up your Click2Pay account and have entered your banking details you wont have to do it again at various sites. You can use this method for other purposes other than online gaming to. As this is classed as a unfamiliar methods it is advised to always check if the specific site accepts Click2Pay.

FirePay is a similar service, like Click2Pay it is only offered at a selection of bingo sites.

A few other leading methods include, NeTeller, Eco and Moneybookers.