ABOUT PAYSAFECARD
Paysafecard was founded in 2000 and it is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. In 2013, Paysafecard was acquired by Skrill, and in 2015 it became part of the Skrill Group within the Optimal Payments Group. Nowadays, the Optimal Payments Group has rebranded and is known as the Paysafe Group. In between all of these, in November 2014, Skrill also acquired Ukash, one of Paysafecard’s biggest competitors.
Paysafecard is a prepaid voucher-type payment method, and as of 2018 it is available in over 40 countries, covering most of Europe and North America, New Zealand, Australia, and also some regions in Western Asia and South America. All of this sums up in over 25 currencies, and more than 25 languages, as the company’s 2018 statistics show. The video below will show you a summary of Paysafecard and its main features, along with how to create a Paysafe account and why:
PAYSAFECARD FEATURES
There is no wonder so many online casinos accept payments via Paysafecard, as this baking provider truly offers so much to its users. For your convenience, we have listed the main advantages of using it below:
Paysafecard can be found at 500,000 retailers around the world and its main appeal is that it helps you control your spendings. The adjacent depositing procedure can help you plan out your spending, which is a plus when you are gambling online.
Many users want to stay anonymous while gambling for real money, which is exactly one advantage Paysafecard offers to its users. The only thing you will have to do is to buy a Paysafecard from a shop and start playing, no personal data attached.
It comes as no surprise that Paysafecard is a safe baking option. After all, the word is right there in the company’s name. While you use it, your details stay anonymous, and you have full control over choosing the amount of cash you want to deposit and when to activate it.
HOW TO USE PAYSAFECARD
In order to use Paysafecard in an online casino, you will need to go to a local retailer and buy a voucher with the specific amount that you need. The vouchers are sold in different amounts, usually ranging between $10 and $100. You can charge your Paysafecard at various terminals around your town and get a receipt for it as well. Each card voucher or receipt has a unique PIN that you have to provide at your online casino of choice in order to proceed in making a deposit.
For an example of the Paysafe deposit process, check out Chipy's tutorial below on how to buy Paysafecard PINs and use them to add money to your casino balance:
There is more! If you want to see everything you need to know about Paysafecard, take a look at Chipy's Paysafecard tutorials Youtube playlist!
CROSS-PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY
Paysafecard offers its own mobile application,where you can manage your spendings by scanning the QR code off of the voucher or receipt. You can then log in quicker with your fingerprint and even keep a track of your transactions by creating an account. By far the best part of this mobile app is that you can request a Paysafecard. Just generate the barcode and go to the closest retailer to pick it up!
DEPOSIT, WITHDRAWAL & FEES
In order to make a deposit at an online casino using Paysafecard, just choose it as a payment method in the online casino’s afferent section and provide the 16 digits PIN code from your voucher. The money will show up in your balance and will be yours to gamble with in no time!
In order to withdraw your winnings, go to the Paysafecard section of your casino account. Complete the required information and enter the amount you wish to withdraw. The money will take some time to arrive in your Paysafecard account, depending on the online casino’s policies. If you want to read more information on this topic, you can access Paysafecard’s withdrawals section on its official website.
Additional charges may occur with Paysafecard, and these can be found in Paysafecard’s fees section along with the afferent terms and conditions.
