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AU casino payment methods (2026)

The payment landscape has changed dramatically. Here's what actually works — and what to avoid.

Updated 24 April 2026

What's dead or dying

  • POLi — shut down permanently in 2022. Any site still advertising it is outdated or fraudulent.
  • Visa & Mastercard — NAB, CommBank, Westpac and ANZ all now block the "gaming" merchant code for most credit/debit cards.

What actually works in 2026

PayID / OSKO (New Payments Platform)

The gold standard. Sub-second settlement, supported by every major AU bank, secured by Confirmation of Payee. Most offshore operators now accept PayID as their primary AUD deposit method.

Neosurf vouchers

A prepaid voucher system — buy a PIN in-store or online, enter it at the casino. Good for privacy and hard-capping your deposits because you can only spend what's on the voucher.

Cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC)

Fastest withdrawals in the industry — usually under two hours, sometimes instant. Be aware of AUSTRAC's AML/CTF requirements: any fiat conversion over A$10,000 is reportable.

BPAY

Old-school bill payment method. Familiar to most Australians, but slow (1–2 business days) and rarely used for real-time gameplay. Sometimes useful as a backup when PayID isn't offered.

At a glance

MethodDepositWithdrawFeeBest for
PayIDInstantSame dayFreeEveryday use
Crypto10–30 min<2hNetwork onlyFast withdrawals
NeosurfInstant~4%Privacy & spend caps
BPAY1–2 days1–2 daysFreeBackup option
POLiDiscontinued 2022 — do not use

Before you deposit

Always verify that the operator is licensed (see our review methodology) and confirm the withdrawal method will be available before you put money in. Some casinos let you deposit via one method but force you to withdraw via another that charges a fee.