Paysafecard

At a glance

How it works at a bookmaker

You buy a voucher for a fixed amount and type its code into the deposit page. The bookmaker sees the code, not you. That privacy is the appeal for bettors who do not want gambling on a bank statement, and the reason operators cannot pay winnings back to it: there is no account to credit. A withdrawal after a Paysafecard deposit goes by bank transfer or, where offered, to a myPaysafe account.

Deposits and withdrawals

Deposits are instant and capped by the voucher size, with several codes combinable for a larger deposit. Withdrawals follow the rules of whichever method you nominate instead, and the operator will verify the account first as usual.

Fees and bonuses

Operators do not charge. Retailers sometimes add a small purchase fee, and Paysafecard deducts a monthly maintenance fee from vouchers unused after twelve months. Most welcome bonuses accept it.

Verification

Nothing is checked at deposit, which is why some operators limit the amount per month. The withdrawal is where the documents are asked for.

Who it suits

Casual bettors who want a hard budget and privacy. Anyone who withdraws regularly will find the two-method routine tiresome.