Deposit Methods

Once you have found an online slots site that you want to call home, you will need to make a deposit so you can play for real and hopefully win a jackpot or two. Handing over money can often be a daunting prospect, especially online. Rest assured that most modern brands offer a variety of different depositing methods and use the latest encryption software, and secure socket layer technology to ensure any information you provide is kept safe and sound.

Ewallets

Some sites that offer multiple gaming options allow you to set up an eWallet to hold any money you deposit in one central location. They are generally linked to your bank account and allow you to move money around easily without incurring any fees. You can set up an eWallet with the minimum of fuss and without having to submit too many personal details. This makes them perfect for anyone at all worried about security.

Wire transfers

Wire transfers work in the same was as eWallets in that they are linked directly to your bank account. This negates the need to share your credit or debit card details. They are convenient in that they only allow you to transfer as much as you can afford, so there is no chance of going over your limit. The downside of this though is that usually incur higher fees for the privilege.

Credit and Debit cards

These days most of us possess at least one debit or credit card as they are easier to carry around than cash. Most online slots sites accept them as deposit methods with the most common being Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Solo and Electron. These do differ between sites so you might want to check if they are a MasterCard slots sites or Visa slots sites before registering for an account. Making a deposit with one of these cards is as easy as buying anything else online. Head to the cashier, enter your card number and the amount you wish to deposit.

Skrill

Skrill (formerly known as Moneybookers) is a secure way for you to make payments and transfer money online. They support forty-one different currencies and the majority of major debit and credit cards. This allows you to enjoy slots games at numerous different Skrill slots sites. Once you have set up a Skrill account you can confidently send and receive money with nothing more than an email address making the whole process extremely secure. You can withdraw any winnings directly to your payment method, your bank account or via cash machines on the high street thanks to the Skrill Prepaid MasterCard.

Paysafe Card (and Ukash)

At one point, Ukash and Paysafe were two different payment methods, but the Ukash brand was purchased by Paysafe in 2015. The two have merged under the Paysafe banner. This does not really make much difference to you as a player. Ukash slots sites simply swapped over to Paysafe, meaning you can still enjoy all of your favourite games. Paysafe is the preferred payment method for a lot of people, as like cash, no personal information is needed during the transaction.

You can purchase a Paysafe card at thousands of different locations or even via dedicated Android and iOS smartphone apps. Paysafe cards come in £10, £25, £50, £75 and £100 forms. Once you have the one you want, simply enter the 16 digit code at the online slots site cashier page and the money is instantly credited to your account.

Neteller

Neteller is a fast and convenient way to add funds to your account, with a wide variety of payment options. Once you have signed up for an account, you can simply use your Neteller eWallet to make deposits and play your favourite games. You can be confident in the knowledge that your details are safe. You are not charged a fee for making deposits using Neteller, but there are fees associated with adding funds to your account and withdrawing any winnings. They also offer a Neteller prepaid MasterCard that has set fees and allows you to have tighter control over the amount you are spending.

PayPal

PayPal is used by over seven million businesses worldwide. Despite being one of the world's largest internet payment companies, PayPal is only used by a minority of online slots sites. You can link your account to your bank account or credit card, and PayPal uses the most advanced measures, such as high-quality data encryption using sophisticated algorithms, to ensure that your personal information is absolutely out of reach from any third parties. You can add money to your PayPal account online or via their mobile app. You can also have the money debited from your chosen payment at the time of the transaction.