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Find out how to credit your casino account, so you can play all your favourite games with real money or cryptocurrencies and withdraw your winnings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
If you would like to play with real money and be able to withdraw your winnings, you will encounter several options to handle your payment transactions at an online casino – overview of the best online casinos in Asia and Oceania<\/a>.<\/p>\n For example, credit\/debit cards<\/a> by VISA<\/strong> or MasterCard<\/strong> can be used as well as popular e-wallets such as ecoPayz<\/a>. Players who prefer cryptocurrencies<\/a> are not left out either.<\/p>\n Finally, for regulatory reasons alone, it depends on where you live<\/strong>. For example, players in New Zealand have different payment options available to them than players in Malaysia or elsewhere.<\/p>\n First of all, our friends in Oceania, or more specifically, Australia and New Zealand, will have no problem making their payments in AUD as well as NZD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n However, Australia is a difficult territory due to its insane gambling laws. There are only a handful of decent casinos in Asia that accept player sign-ups from Australia, such as Kosmonaut<\/a> and BitStarz<\/a>, both quality Dama N.V. casinos. In addition, both sites support crypto payments and gameplay.<\/p>\n When it comes to players in other Asian countries (with the exception of Japan), keep in mind that your local currency is not necessarily supported, such as Malaysian ringgit<\/strong> (MYR). On the other hand, Thai baht (THB)<\/strong>, Vietnamese dong (VND)<\/strong> or Indonesian rupiah<\/strong> (IDR) are more common currencies in online casinos such as Happy Luke<\/a> and Live Casino House<\/a> (numerous live dealer games).<\/p>\n Either way, the US dollar is always a supported alternative<\/strong>. In case we have a reader from Japan here: Many casinos with a focus on Japan now also support yen (JPY). Please visit our Japanese guide instead<\/a>.<\/p>\n Let’s say the casino doesn’t support your local currency and you need (or want) to switch to US dollars. In this case, the following applies:<\/p>\n After you have credited your online casino account using your local currency, your balance will automatically be exchanged into US dollars and displayed in dollars. No matter which payment method you are using, the transaction is usually carried out right away and will be instantly visible in your casino bankroll. Please note though, that with international transactions it might take a couple of minutes for your balance to update.<\/p>\n As soon as you pay out winnings and you transfer the amount to your bank account, for example, exchange fees will of course apply. In principle, this is not a good idea. It is therefore recommended to set up an account with an e-wallet provider, but with US dollars as the base currency<\/strong>, in order to also receive your funds there (just a hint).<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> If you have a preferred payment method, make sure that the online casino of your choice accepts deposits via that particular method. Depending on where you reside, not every payment option listed further below is automatically available. Therefore, having a backup-option up your sleeve is always a good idea.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Moving on, we describe the most important facts about the main depositing options for players in Asia. Details regarding the minimum and maximum limits can be found by checking the actual casino review under the “Banking Tab”<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The following entries are ordered alphabetically.<\/p>\n \r\n Side note:<\/strong> Until now, transactions were carried out by default directly through the casino using your payment details. Nowadays you are often directed to the payment provider where you need to complete the payment. In addition, either mobile or email verification is often required for authentication. You will then be directed back to the casino site. Ultimately, not much has changed, but the process can be a little more involved than before.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Bitcoin<\/strong> as a payment option is not your usual payment method but can be encountered in more and more online casinos available in Asia. Gambling sites such as BitStarz<\/a> and Bitcasino<\/a> enable you to credit your account as well as withdraw your winnings using this totally anonymous cryptocurrency. In addition, many other cryptocurrencies can be used too, for example, Ethereum and Litecoin. Any payments undertaken using Bitcoin or any of the other cryptocurrencies does not involve a fee<\/strong>. For detailed information on betting with Bitcoin, Ethereum and so forth, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Playing with cryptocurrencies is a lot more common than it was a few years ago. Today, many top casinos accept deposits (and withdrawals) using Bitcoin and its counterparts. There is a bit of a learning curve involved if you are not familiar with digital currencies. However, once you grasp the basics, playing with cryptocurrencies at online casinos is no different from using conventional payment methods.<\/p>\n While virtually all online casinos offering cryptocurrency options accept Bitcoin, it is not the only digital currency accepted at sites. It is not uncommon to find Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT) and Dogecoin (DOGE) as banking options too.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t Note, however, that not every gaming site offers all casino games with cryptocurrency<\/a>. For example, while the NetEnt games at BitStarz are not playable with BTC (or any other cryptocurrency), this is not a problem at Stake. The balance is displayed as real money (FIAT) equivalent, but you still use your crypto balance.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n For the most part, yes. Most of the significant casinos accepting cryptocurrencies as deposit methods will typically allow you to withdraw using them, too. There are one or two exceptions, of course. The benefit of using Bitcoin and other digital currencies over FIAT options is that they facilitate near-instantaneous withdrawal times. Many top casinos worth their salt will process Bitcoin transactions free of charge. On top of that, the deposit and withdrawal limits tend to be flexible and agreeable.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t Once you have opened an account at one of the crypto or Bitcoin casinos<\/a>, head to the deposit page and choose the cryptocurrency you are looking to use. Then, simply follow the instructions on the page.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t To make a deposit, you must first copy the \"receiving address\" of the respective crypto wallet (e.g. for BTC, ETH or LTC) of the casino. This receiving address is then pasted into the corresponding field in the withdrawal area of your personal crypto wallet or the exchange\/trading platform on which you hold assets. In fact, the process of transferring your winnings out is the same, only in reverse.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t Alternatively, some Bitcoin casinos like BitStarz and Bitcasino even support the MetaMask browser wallet<\/strong>, which can be used for pretty much instant transfers. Again, please refer to our extensive crypto page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n In years gone by, cryptocurrency casinos were limited to offering in-house, proprietary titles to their users. In the last few years, that has all changed. Now, Bitcoin casinos (and those accepting other cryptocurrencies) feature mainly the same arsenal of games you can find elsewhere, with top RNG and live dealer titles from the most reputable and popular providers.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n Cryptocurrency compatibility in games varies from casino to casino. It is possible that a casino may only accept BTC or other cryptocurrency deposits, convert those into a FIAT currency such as US dollars for gameplay and then convert it back for withdrawals. You could end up losing out on exchange rates. Instead, it is far better to play at a casino that actively allows you to wager with cryptocurrencies, too. Popular examples are Stake<\/a> and Bitcasino<\/a> (both pure crypto casinos).<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t Some of the more extensive casinos even go as far as permitting bets with other cryptocurrencies. However, the software providers themselves have the final say over which currencies their games can be played in - not the casinos.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n No, but many of them will do. A bona fide cryptocurrency casino will give you the option of claiming welcome bonuses, reload deals, loyalty offers, free spins and all manner of additional bonuses using Bitcoins, just like a generic casino site. Again, there are notable exceptions, but for the most part, stumbling across BTC bonuses is not going to be an isolated event.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t Gambling sites that offer a Bitcoin welcome bonus are BitStarz<\/a> and Kosmonaut<\/a>. Bitcasino<\/a>, on the other hand does only feature an extensive loyalty program.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n There are a handful of top cryptocurrency casinos which are worth looking at. However, if you are new to wagering online with Bitcoin, we would recommend opting for one which also accepts FIAT currencies. Two of the standout casinos offering such a service to Asian players are BitStarz<\/a> and Kosmonaut<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t In fact, you can set up various currencies<\/strong> in your BitStarz and Kosmonaut account (including USD, AUD, NZD and EUR) and switch between them. This is advantageous as it allows you to deposit with US dollars, for instance, and gradually shift over to cryptocurrencies when you feel comfortable doing so.<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n Back to payment methods menu<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n A straightforward and instant way of crediting your account is via a credit card<\/strong>. There is virtually no difference between a conventional purchase on the internet and depositing money in an online casino using this method.<\/p>\n All casino portals, including the ones that accept player registrations in Asia, accept payments via credit card from companies like VISA<\/strong>, MasterCard<\/strong> and JCB<\/strong>, the latter in Japan.<\/p>\n Once you are logged into your casino account, you need to look for the cashier’s area<\/strong>, which is usually marked by an easily visible button that says “Deposit”<\/strong> or something similar. The following menu that appears features all the available depositing methods for players in Asia. To transfer money using a credit card, you just choose the corresponding method as well as entering the amount you would like to start playing with.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> If you would like to take up the casino welcome bonus, make sure to opt in for the offer, before making the deposit. Mind though, that some casinos credit the bonus automatically. Further details on this can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n You will then be required to enter your card number as well as the expiration date on the payment form. Lastly, you will enter the verification number of your credit card, which can be found on the reverse side of your card. As mentioned before, deposits using a credit card are instant<\/strong> but may take a few minutes to update on your casino balance.<\/p>\n Please take note, though, that many banks do not accept payments by online casinos when it comes to withdrawals. Therefore most casinos available in Asia do not offer withdrawals where credit cards are used. In this case, your alternative method of withdrawing your winnings would be via bank transfer or another non-card method.<\/p>\n So-called e-wallets enable players to credit their casino account instantly. Additionally, it is one of the fastest options available<\/strong> when it comes to withdrawals. Once the casino has processed your withdrawal request, the money is immediately credited to your e-wallet account, such as ecoPayz<\/strong>, MuchBetter<\/strong> or Neosurf<\/strong>. To open an account with any of the mentioned online payment services is free. However, crediting the actual e-wallet account itself does in some cases incur a fee.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> As with most online casinos, withdrawals must be made via the same payment method that was used for the initial deposit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The online payment service ecoPayz<\/strong> was founded in 2000 and is based in the United Kingdom. To use this service you are required to set up an account at ecoPayz, which is free. In addition, the e-wallet offers support in Chinese and Japanese as well. Depositing at an online casino using this payment method is, of course, free and instant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n You can also apply for a prepaid card, which you can use like a normal credit card (no credit checks). This so-called ecoVirtualcard is a one-use payment card that works directly with your account at ecoPayz. That means you can securely pay for goods online, without displaying any of your personal or financial information, as it is designed for a one-off payment.<\/p>\n Back to payment methods menu<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n iDebit<\/strong> is a bank transfer payment method which is an offshoot of Instadebit. iDebit is only available to Canadian players. Being a bank transfer option, casino players must have access to a Canadian bank account which is integrated with iDebit. A list of these is available on the iDebit website.<\/p>\n Armed with an iDebit account (or a credit card number if they don’t have an account), players will be prompted to enter their iDebit password or card number to confirm a transaction. Deposits are credited instantly and are free of charge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Back to payment methods menu<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n A popular bank transfer option for Canadian players, Instadebit<\/strong> acts as a middle man, facilitating transfers between your bank account and a merchant, in this case, an online casino. The transaction is validated via the Instadebit website, where you can use your bank details to verify the transfer.<\/p>\n Players can use US and Canadian dollar currencies with Instadebit for free. However, withdrawing from a casino to your bank using Instadebit costs up to $2.00 CAD. The number of top sites offering Instadebit banking methods is increasing.<\/p>\nWhich currency to use with your online casino account<\/h2>\n
Currencies such as MYR, THB, VND and IDR<\/h3>\n
If you have to resort to the US dollar<\/h3>\n
Methods to credit your online casino account<\/h2>\n
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Cryptocurrencies Guide<\/h3>\n
Which cryptocurrencies do online casinos accept?<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t
Can I deposit and withdraw using cryptocurrencies?<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t
What games can I play at crypto casinos?<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t
Can I play games with cryptocurrencies?<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t
Do all casinos offer cryptocurrency bonuses?<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t
Where can I play top casino games with Bitcoin?<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t
<\/p>\n Depositing using a credit card<\/h2>\n
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How to deposit<\/h3>\n
Depositing via online payment services (e-wallets)<\/h2>\n
ecoPayz<\/h2>\n
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