VISA Card Payments Accepted by South African Casinos
Credit and debit cards are a staple when it comes to online casino deposits and withdrawals, in South Africa and beyond. Two major payment processors are handling most of the card payments in South Africa: VISA and MasterCard. In this article, we’ll take a look at the former.
South African Casinos Accepting VISA
What is VISA?
VISA is a multinational payment card service provider and payment processor based in San Francisco, California. It is one of the two household names in card payments worldwide. It doesn’t issue cards or provide credit, cash access, or similar services. Instead, it offers VISA-branded payment products to its partner banks, only processing the payments - around 23 million of them each day.
It covers everything from physical and virtual debit and credit cards to tap-to-pay and click-to-pay solutions and many more. All South African banks, from First National Bank to Nedbank and Capitec work with VISA cards.
How To Use it at Online Casinos?
To use your card at a South African online casino, here’s what you need to do:
- Head over to the Cashier and select Deposit
- From the available payment methods, select VISA
- Enter your credit card number
- Enter the expiry date
- Enter the name on the card exactly like it’s written on the card's face
- Enter any other information the casino asks from you
- If the casino asks for it, enter your CVV number on the back of the card
- Enter the amount
- Confirm your deposit by the method used by your bank (OTP, token, or any other)
Why Use a Card in South African Casinos?
VISA is one of the most secure casino payment methods you can choose. The operator and its partner banks use countless measures to prevent fraud and phishing. Paying by card is quick and easy - the money you deposit will show up in your account in seconds.
On top of that, VISA cards are often used for identity verification, so this may be a convenient way to save money.
The Downside of Using VISA in South African Casinos
No matter how secure and big it may be, some South African casinos shy away from this payment method. It is widely used for deposits, but the deposit limits are usually small, and sometimes the payments can take days to be approved - at least when you deposit for the first time.
Several casinos, including Springbok Casino, ZAR Casino, and Yebo Casino don’t pay using it. The closest to withdrawing to your card is to request payment by bank transfer to the attached account.
Extra Verification
In many cases, casinos will require verification steps that go beyond the normal identity verification. To complete it, you’ll be required to submit a copy of the front and back of your card, with some of the numbers (including the CVV) covered. This verification can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, further extending the time it takes for you to get your money.
VISA is one of the top payment methods used by online casinos. But, due to the particularities of the South African market, it is surpassed by other more convenient payment methods that are cheaper.
VISA Payment Method FAQ
Can I deposit using VISA in my online casino account?
Yes. The vast majority of South African online casinos accept deposits using VISA cards.
Can I withdraw using a VISA card from my casino account?
Many South African casinos do not support withdrawals to VISA cards. However, there are numerous other ways to withdraw your money. Visit our banking page to find out more about alternative withdrawal methods.
What are VISA fees in South Africa?
Normally, making a casino deposit using a VISA will only cost what your arranged payment fee is. South African casinos don’t apply any further fees on the payment. If they do, they will mention it at the payments page.
For details on the exact fees, check with your card issuer.Is VISA safe?
Yes, VISA cards are a secure payment method for casinos and otherwise.