Pay by Phone Deposits and Withdrawals
Making casinos instantly accessible regardless of the player’s location and time of day (or night) was a major step for the gambling industry and a huge benefit for players, even when the only device one could use was a desktop computer.
With sites optimised for smartphones and tablets, operators have truly delivered the “whenever and wherever” experience, and to facilitate on-the-go gaming, payment service providers have developed tools which make it possible to fund one’s account using nothing more than a mobile device.
You’ll find Pay by Phone gaming sites offering user-friendly options such as Boku and Payforit which allow you to pay without asking for any of your personal details except for your mobile phone number.
This convenient, fast and secure funding option is now being used among players around the world.
About Boku
Boku is a mobile payment processing company catering to fans of online games and apps. It enables easy and safe money transfers by using your mobile number as an ID tool and a digital address as well as a payment method. Text messages with the amounts to be paid are sent for each transaction, and as soon as the user sends authorisation from their phone, payment is executed.
All online purchases are charged to your regular wireless phone bill. If you’ve got a pre-paid phone, the charge will be deducted from your balance, and if the balance is not sufficient to cover the deposit amount, transfer will be declined. Boku Customer Care Portal enables users to view payments made during the last 6 months and thus keep track of their spending.
The company was originally launched in 2003 in the UK under the name of Vidicom, got rebranded to Boku in 2009, and went public at the London Stock exchange in 2017. The service is currently supported by more than 170 carriers in 50+ countries.
About Payforit
Payforit is another great option that enables one to pay with just a few clicks and have the charge appear on their mobile phone bill. If the payment is done using a Wi-Fi connection, you’ll be required to enter your mobile number before receiving an SMS with a code. When connected via 3G or 4G, the Payforit flow will automatically recognise your phone number via your mobile network provider. The service is available on all UK mobile networks and can be used by any UK resident with a Pay Monthly or Pay As You Go wireless phone.
This payment solution was developed by a UK cross-mobile network aiming to promote a safe environment for mobile phone users to purchase goods and services and get charged via direct Mobile Billing. Payforit is owned jointly by 3, EE, O2 and Vodafone.
Using Pay By Phone for Online Casino Payments
To make a deposit, grab your smartphone, head to the casino’s banking section and select Boku or Payforit. You’ll be asked to choose the amount you wish to pay and prompted to enter your mobile number. The latter is used for sending a text message with a verification code, and as soon as you input the code at the casino website, funds will be deposited into your account. It’s as simple as that! Since Pay By Phone works only as a deposit option, the casino you’re playing at will provide alternative ones for making a withdrawal.
Benefits and Disadvantages
Ease of use is probably the main reason why more and more online players favour Pay by Phone over the more traditional online banking options.
One doesn’t need to register an account or share any financial information in order to use this service; deposited amount is simply added to their monthly phone bill and money becomes instantly available to play with. It doesn’t matter whether one owns a bank account or a credit card or not; to use Pay by Phone, they only need an active mobile phone with Carrier Billing service enabled.
What’s more, the service is provided at no extra charge, unlike the alternatives which come with fixed or variable fees. Another important benefit is the security of the user’s transactions. This unique mechanism is reassuring enough even for those who feel vulnerable when using mobile browsers to enter sensitive information such as bank account details (especially if on a public network).
The downside? Pay by Phone can be used to fund your casino account but an alternative option will have to be chosen for cash-outs. One also has to be aware there are limits imposed by service providers and wireless carriers on the amount a user can pay per transaction and during specified time intervals. In most cases you’ll find deposits capped at €30 or €50 per day - obviously far less than one can pay with credit / debit cards or eWallets.
t is simply added to their monthly phone bill and money becomes instantly available to play with. It doesn’t matter whether one owns a bank account or a credit card or not; to use Pay by Phone, they only need an active mobile phone with Carrier Billing service enabled. What’s more, the service is provided at no extra charge, unlike the alternatives which come with fixed or variable fees.
Another important benefit is the security of the user’s transactions. This unique mechanism is reassuring enough even for those who feel vulnerable when using mobile browsers to enter sensitive information such as bank account details (especially if on a public network).
The downside? Pay by Phone can be used to fund your casino account but an alternative option will have to be chosen for cash-outs.
One also has to be aware there are limits imposed by service providers and wireless carriers on the amount a user can pay per transaction and during specified time intervals. In most cases you’ll find deposits capped at €30 or €50 per day - obviously far less than one can pay with credit / debit cards or eWallets.
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