Online Bingo Banking Methods

Once you've joined your chosen online bingo website, you'll need to deposit some money into your account to play with. You can use lots of different banking methods to put money into your bingo account and take winnings back out. These methods range from the familiar, such as debit card, to the unfamiliar, such as FirePay or Neteller. Services like Neteller operate as online bank accounts and can be a very convenient and safe way of managing your funds online, especially if you play at a number of different bingo sites and don't feel comfortable giving out your banking details to all of them.

Below is a description of banking methods commonly used by online bingo websites.

Debit Cards - Bingo Websites

The most popular way for online bingo players to fund their accounts is with their debit cards. Fast, safe and convenient, most online bingo websites accept Maestro/Switch/Delta, Solo and Visa Electron debit cards. Simply register as a member of your favourite online bingo website, go to the banking area and follow the instructions.

Online bingo sites that accept debit cards

• Foxy Bingo
• Bingos
• Jackpotjoy
• Think Bingo
• Ladbrokes Bingo

Credit Cards - Online Bingo Websites

The majority of online bingo websites accept major credit cards, including Visa and Mastercard. Simply register as a member of your chosen site then go to the banking area to make your deposit.

Note: Some credit card companies class bingo purchases as a cash advance which means a higher interest rate is applied. Companies that change higher rate for bingo purchases are HSBS, Morgan Stanley, Egg, Bank of Scotland, Lloyds TSB, Halifax, MBNA, NatWest and RBS. To avoid these charges use a debit card or even a service like Neteller.

Online bingo sites that accept credit cards

• Foxy Bingo
• Bingos
• Jackpotjoy
• Think Bingo
• Ladbrokes Bingo

Neteller - Online Bingo Websites

Neteller is a simple and secure method of transferring funds online. Described as an 'e-wallet' Neteller is like having an online wallet or bank account. You can deposit money into your Neteller account from your bank account and then use this money to fund your online bingo accounts and to withdraw your winnings. A pin and a Secure ID are used everytime you withdraw and deposit money; you only every need to enter your card or bank details into Neteller once and never into a bingo site. Neteller is used by thousands of online bingo fans all over the world everyday. Safe secure and easy.

Online bingo sites that accept Neteller

• Foxy Bingo
• Bingos
• Jackpotjoy
• Think Bingo
• Ladbrokes Bingo

Click2Pay - Online Bingo Websites

Click2Pay is and ideal option if you don't like entering your credit/debit card details into your online bingo sites. Once you have opened your Click2Pay account and submitted your payment details just once with them you can use your Click2Pay for deposits and withdrawls at your online bingo sites just using your Click2Pay account number. This means your banking details are not held by the bingo sites themselves, making Click2Pay a safe and simple payment option.

Online bingo sites that accept Click2Pay

• Bingos

MoneyBookers - Online Bingo Websites

MoneyBookers allows you to send and receive money via email from your credit/debit card, cheque or via bank account transfer. It is free to open an account and your payment details are kept safe and secure by MoneyBookers.

Online bingo sites that accept MoneyBookers

• Bingos
• Ladbrokes Bingo

ECO - Online Bingo Websites

When you open an ECO account, you will receive an ECO Card. Think of this a virtual debit card. You can use your ECO card to deposit and withdraw money to and from your online bingo account. The ECO Card is fast, convenient and secure. When you use your ECO Card the funds are automatically transferred to and from your registered bank account or credit card.

Online bingo sites that accept ECO

• Bingos

FirePay - Online Bingo Websites

FirePay is accepted at a wide range of online bingo websites as well as various other sites around the net. You can use firepay to exchange funds electronically over the internet without always having to input your details to the individual websites. Simply open a FirePay account and register your credit/debit card to begin transferring money.

Online bingo sites that accept FirePay

• Foxy Bingo
• Jackpotjoy
• Think Bingo