How
to Choose a ZA Casino
Whether you are a first-time casino player or an old hand hoping to try out something new for a change, our guide on choosing an online casino is a nice introduction to making an informed and lucrative choice. As stated above, we have carefully tested and reviewed each of the online casinos on the list to offer you some great choices. This takes away a lot of boring groundwork from you, as you only get presented with the very best of the casino market. Here is a short list on how we determine which casinos make it to the top:
- Playability– The playability on an online casino is especially important, as things need to go smoothly for you enjoy your gaming to the fullest. To ensure a great playability, we check that the casino accepts rand (ZAR) and has a great collection of games. We also test out the games to try out the functionality and loading times among other things. When you can be assured of a smooth experience, fun games, and high chances of winning, you are bound to have an excellent time.
- Service– Sometimes issues or questions arise, and this is where the customer support comes in handy. We test out the casino’s customer service to make sure that players can get a timely response, delivered in a professional and friendly manner.
- Bonuses– Casinos should offer the player an incentive to play, and practically all online casinos offer these in form of bonuses and free spins. We evaluate the casino’s welcome bonus for new players, recurring bonuses such as monthly or weekly campaigns, and any loyalty programme bonuses. This way every time you deposit, you get a bit of extra, which can go a long way when hunting for some nice wins.
Fast & Secure Payment Options for South Africa
An important factor to consider when you play at a South African online casino is the available banking options. The casino should offer a range of different deposit and withdrawal options that are accessible to the South African player base. Not only should South African rand be available as a currency, but the promotions, bonuses, limits and bet sizes should also be listed in the local currency, so you can always stay informed of the costs and avoid any conversion rates.
There still are some misconceptions about the safety of depositing or the easiness of withdrawing, but you can rest assured that the online casinos featured on our list offer fast, secure, and effortless banking. By using the most popular payment methods you will find that depositing and withdrawing is, in fact, stress-free and speedy.
Here we have outlined some of the most common payment methods offered by South African online casinos:
1
Debit and credit cards – Payment cards offer one of the fastest and most reliable methods of both depositing funds to your casino account as well as withdrawing your winnings back safely. If you are eager to jump in and start playing and you already own a debit/credit card, this offers a simple solution.
2
Wire transfer – A secure and quite an old-school method of taking care of your online casino banking, the good old bank transfer still works and has its uses. Wire transfers are often used by the casino to offer withdrawals in cases where the player has deposited funds using a pre-paid method. The downside to wire transfers is that it often takes even up to 5 working days to process.
3
Electronic wallets – E-wallets such as
PayPal, Neteller and
Skrill have gained a lot of popularity over the past few years, as they offer a simple and an effective way of banking. You will gain an extra layer of protection by not submitting your card details directly on the casino site, and the processing times with e-wallets are fast.
4
Other methods – Some casinos offer pre-paid methods where you can make your deposits using a pre-paid money card or your mobile. Believe it or not, there are still casinos that accept cheques as well. Make sure you research the processing times and availability of any other payment methods beforehand, so you know how they work.