Best Australian Casino Deposit Options for 2017

Playing the pokies at the local watering hole is quite different from playing online. Sure, the games are virtually the same, as are the chances of winning a big jackpot, but the way we pay for these games is perhaps the largest difference of all. You can’t simply toss a fiver into a computer or mobile device. For this, you’ll need to make use of Australia casino deposit options.

Most interactive gaming sites accept a vast array of payment methods. One of my favorite operators, Royal Vegas, boasts 43 ways to move funds into an account. Not all of them are suitable for Australian players, though. They don’t all offer instant deposits, either.

For most internet gamblers, speed is a high priority when selecting the best casino deposit options. Security is another quintessential quality, along with things like privacy and ease of use. The ability to deposit and withdrawal in Australian Dollars (AUD) is also important, since many payment methods can charge a rather hefty Currency Exchange Fee when converting AUD to/from EUR, GBP, USD, etc.

With that in mind, we’ll take a look at the top three Australia casino deposit options for 2017.

POLi Payments Bank Transfers

POLi ranks as the number one casino deposit option for Australian players. POLi Payments is owned and operated by Australia Post, and if you have an account with any major bank in the country, you already have a POLi account.

POLi is an instant debiting service that transfers funds directly from a player’s bank account to their online casino account. However, in terms of security and privacy, POLi works more like PayPal, and less like eChecks / ACH transfers.

Like eWallets, POLi doesn’t require the user to divulge any personal information to the casino operator. The player simply chooses POLi from the menu, enters the name of the bank and amount to be deposited, and is then directed to their bank’s website to log in and confirm the purchase.

So long as there’s enough money in the player’s bank account to cover he transaction, it will be approved and the funds will appear instantly in the corresponding online casino account.

Australian banks that offer POLi include:

• ANZ
• Bank of Melbourne
• BOQ
• BankSA
• Bankwest
• Bendigo Bank
• Citibank
• Commonwealth Bank
• IMB Building Society
• ING Direct
• NAB
• Newcastle Permanent
• St. George Bank
• Suncorp
• Westpac

Note: While POLi Payments rank number one among Australian casino deposit options, it should be noted that it’s not a viable withdrawal option.

Visa for Credit / Debit Card Deposits

Don’t have an account with any of those banks? Visa Credit/Debit Cards are the next best choice for Australians looking to make a safe deposit into their online casino account. Visa payments are instant, easy to use and as secure as any government-run online banking platform.

Just make sure the operator’s banking page uses the ‘https://‘ protocol at the start of it’s URL, and you’ll know the transaction is encrypted and SLL secured with the latest state-of-the-art technology.

All you need to make a Visa deposit is the name and address associated with the card (must match the info you registered at the casino with), the 16-digit card number, expiration date and 3-digit CVC code from the back.

On the casinos’ deposit page, choose Visa, input this information, enter the amount to be deposited and submit the payment. The funds will be on your account within seconds.

Note: Some casinos will allow withdrawals to be requested to a Visa Credit or Debit Card. However, in most cases, players can only withdrawal up to the amount originally deposited using the same Visa casrd.

Neteller eWallet Solutions

If you’d rather use an eWallet to move your funds around, Neteller will get the job done quickly and securely, and with little hassle or cost for players. Best of all – unlike POLi and (for the most part) Visa, you can use Neteller for withdrawals, too.

Having been around since the late 1990’s, Neteller has long been one of the most popular Australian casino deposit options, as users don’t have to divulge any financial info to the gambling websites they play at.

Users can link a credit/debit card to their Neteller account, then choose this option from the casino’s banking page, enter an amount to deposit and click Continue. They are then directed to the Neteller website to log in and confirm the payment.