Bank transfer: the slow method that often settles withdrawals
Bank transfer is the most traditional method you may find in a cashier. For deposits it is less common because it is slow; for withdrawals it is often the main route, especially when the card used to deposit cannot receive credits. Here is what to check either way.
Depositing by bank transfer
A transfer deposit means sending money to the details shown in the cashier, often with a specific reference that links the payment to your gaming account. If the reference is missing or wrong, the credit can be delayed. Timing depends on your bank and the type of transfer; any time shown by the operator is an estimate.
Withdrawing by bank transfer
For a withdrawal you need your account number or IBAN and the account holder's name, which must match the gaming account holder. An account in someone else's name almost always triggers a block. Bank transfers also leave the clearest trail: statement, date, amount, sender.
| Item | Deposit | Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|
| Details required | Operator's account and reference | Your account and name |
| Timing | Your bank's processing | Operator processing plus banking time |
| Typical error | Missing reference | Name mismatch |
| Record | Bank statement | Bank statement |
Banks and gambling
Some banks restrict or block transfers to gambling operators by policy, and some countries require payment providers to block transactions with operators lacking a local licence. A rejected transfer can have either cause. The licence check belongs at the start, not after money has left your account; the review explains how.
International transfers
If the operator's bank is in another country, your bank may charge for an international transfer and apply an exchange rate. Those costs are set by your bank, not the operator, and are worth checking before the first payment.
The value of patience
A slow method has a useful side effect: time passes between deciding to play and having the balance available. For anyone tempted to top up straight after a losing run on a slot like Piggy Brick Bonanza, that enforced pause can help.
Other options
For faster payments see Visa and Skrill; for the checklist before withdrawing, withdrawals.
Methods and limits depend on the operator and your account — check the cashier. This page describes what to look for, not how to move money to any particular site.