Prepaid Vouchers: The Easiest Way to Top Up Your Casino Account in South Africa
You can top up your online casino account in South Africa in countless ways - but prepaid vouchers might just be the most convenient. After all, vouchers are easy to come, quick, safe, and private. Let’s look at what prepaid vouchers are, how to use them, and which South African casinos accept them.
What Is a Prepaid Voucher?
A prepaid voucher is the easiest way to turn the cash in your pocket into money you can spend online. The process is simple and accessible to everyone: visit a retailer, an ATM, or an informal vendor, pay cash, and get a voucher code that you can then use to pay for things online - or top up your South African online casino account.
Voucher Types
South Africans use prepaid vouchers for a variety of payments, from buying airtime to electricity and water - and to top up online casino accounts. There are several popular voucher processors available to choose from, most of them at arm’s reach from anyone in the country.
South African Prepaid Voucher Brands
1ForYou Voucher / 1Voucher
Based in Cape Town, 1Voucher is a fintech that has been around since 2005. It is part of the Flash Group, a brand that’s present everywhere in the country. 1ForYou Vouchers are available from a vast network of vendors:
- Retailers like Checkers, HiFiCorp, Econofoods, Bradlows, and Sleepmasters
- Mobile banking apps like Nedbank, Discovery Bank
- Payment apps like Zapper
- 1Voucher App
Casinos that accept 1ForYou Voucher
OTT Voucher
OTT Mobile Technologies is part of CliqueFin, a digital investments group based in Joburg. It has been making our payments easier since 2011 - and it’s going strong to this day. OTT vouchers are among the most popular in South Africa, mainly because of their wide availability:
- Retailers from Spaza shops to supermarkets, Shell gas stations, ATMs
- Online through its own website buy.ottvoucher.com and via Prepaid24
- Through mobile banking apps like Capitec, Discovery Bank, and Nedbank
- Kazang and OZOW vendors
- The OTT Voucher app
Casinos that accept OTT Voucher
Blu Voucher
Another popular option is the Blu Voucher, a simple way to pay “from the city centre to the remotest rural corners” of the country. While it may not be as widely available than its competitors, it’s still one of the most convenient solutions to top up your casino account quickly. It has a network of vendors nationwide where you can quickly turn your cash into spins on your favourite slot machine.
Casinos that accept BluVoucher
Branded Online Gambling Vouchers
Some of the big names of the online casino and betting scene in South Africa have partnered with payment processors to release their own branded vouchers. These work just like your usual prepaid voucher but they can only be used at specific sports betting sites - and they are often used to offer promotional gifts and casino bonuses to players. You can buy these branded vouchers at a variety of outlets:
- BetwayBucks allows you to deposit to your Betway South Africa account amounts up to R5,000
- Hollywoodbets vouchers are available in denominations between R1 and R1,000
- Lottostar vouchers
Other Voucher Brands
These are, of course, not the only prepaid voucher brands available in South Africa. You can choose from several more, including EasyLoad, Ringas, Shoprite & Checkers, and many more.
International Vouchers Available in South Africa
Prepaid vouchers are not a South African exclusive - there are more than enough international payment processors that offer them, and many of them are available in South Africa:
- CashtoCode is a UK-based fintech that offers prepaid solutions to gamblers in Europe and some African countries like Nigeria and South Africa
- NeoSurf is a French company which can only be bought online in South Africa (it has a retailer network in Europe)
- Flexepin is a global voucher operator, part of the Australian fintech Novatti Group. It is famous for its quick settlements and high limits.
Casinos that accept international vouchers
Where to Buy Prepaid Vouchers
The best part of prepaid vouchers is that they are available everywhere, even in the remotest rural settlements of the country.
Retailers
From major supermarkets to Spaza shops, you can buy prepaid vouchers pretty much everywhere. All you need to do is to ask for a voucher at the cashier, pay, and get your voucher code on your receipt.
ATMs
Many ATMs also function as voucher vending machines. You simply follow a few easy instructions on the screen, deposit money, and get your voucher code quickly and easily.
USSD
You can buy vouchers from your bank using USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) on a feature phone. Visit your bank’s website for instructions - look for “Dial *120*”.
Banking Apps
Internet banking apps like Nedbank and Capitec offer you a quick and easy way to buy your voucher. In this case, you will get your voucher code by SMS or email.
Informal Vendors
Prepaid vouchers are widely available via the informal vendor network operated by Kazang. You simply approach a Kazang vendor, pay the amount required, and get the voucher code that you can use online.
Online
You can buy prepaid vouchers online, too, especially the international ones not available at retailers. Head over to the voucher provider's website or install their app and follow the instructions there.
How to Use Vouchers to Deposit to South African Online Casinos
You can use prepaid vouchers easily to top up your online casino account:
- Log into your casino account
- From the menu, select Cashier
- From the available payment methods, select the voucher you have
- Paste or type in the (usually 16-digit) voucher code
- Confirm that the amount is correct
- Redeem the voucher code and start playing immediately.
How to Withdraw Using Prepaid Vouchers from Casinos
Only a handful of casinos allow you to withdraw in the form of prepaid vouchers - but the process is simple:
- Head over to the Cashier
- Choose “Withdraw” and select your preferred voucher type
- Enter the amount
- Select Withdraw
- The casino will send you the voucher code by email or SMS as soon as the transaction is completed.
Transaction Time and Fees
The greatest thing about prepaid vouchers is that they are instant. As soon as you redeem the voucher through the casino’s Cashier, the money will show up in your account - and you can start playing immediately.
And you won’t have to worry about the fees either. When you purchase a prepaid voucher, you’ll pay any fees that may apply. When you redeem the voucher code at the casino, you’ll have the entire amount deposited to your account - so, if you redeem an R100 voucher, you’ll get to play with R100, not a cent less.
Prepaid Vouchers FAQ
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What is a prepaid voucher?
A prepaid voucher is a simple way to convert cash into online funds. You purchase a voucher code from a retailer, ATM, or informal vendor, then use this code to top up your online casino account or make other online payments.
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How do I use a prepaid voucher to deposit into my casino account?
- Log into your casino account.
- Go to the Cashier section.
- Select the voucher payment option.
- Enter your voucher code.
- Confirm the amount.
- Redeem the voucher code and start playing immediately.
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Which prepaid voucher brands are popular in South Africa?
Some of the most popular prepaid voucher brands in South Africa are 1Voucher (1ForYou Voucher), Blu Voucher, and OTT Voucher.
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Where can I buy prepaid vouchers?
Prepaid vouchers can be bought from major supermarkets, Spaza shops, ATMs that act as voucher vending machines, banking apps like Nedbank and Capitec (with vouchers sent via SMS or email), and informal vendors like Kazang.
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Can I withdraw winnings using a prepaid voucher?
Yes, but only a few casinos offer this option. If available, go to the Cashier section, choose Withdraw, select your voucher type, enter the amount, and the casino will send the voucher code via email or SMS.
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Are there fees for using prepaid vouchers at online casinos?
Generally, there are no fees when redeeming a prepaid voucher at an online casino. You pay any applicable fees when purchasing the voucher, but the full amount is credited to your casino account.
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How long do transactions take with prepaid vouchers?
Transactions with prepaid vouchers are instant. Once you redeem the voucher, the money is available in your casino account immediately.
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What other international voucher brands can I use in South Africa?
International voucher brands available in South Africa include CashtoCode (UK-based), NeoSurf (French, vouchers bought online), and Flexepin (global operator known for quick settlements and high limits).
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Why should I use prepaid vouchers?
Prepaid vouchers offer a quick, safe, and private way to top up your casino account without needing a bank account or credit card. They are widely available and easy to use.