Banking options
Placing a bet is fun and when you win real cash it is even better. Sports betting is 100% legal in South Africa and there are loads of betting companies for you to sign up with. But, you need to make sure you are placing bets at a licensed and regulated betting brand that will protect you and offer fair gambling odds. One of the main benefits of using a regulated betting brand is that you will be offered safe and secure banking options.
When you fund your betting account it needs to be three things, quick, convenient and safe.
- Quick – you want the funds in your account straightaway so you can start placing bets
- Convenient – you don’t want the hassle of setting up new accounts with different ebanking options
- Safe – you want to know that your personal and financial information is protected
Common South African deposit options
| Banking Method | Description | Charges | Process Time | Amount Limits |
| I-Pay | Quick EFT | Free | Immediate | Min: 10.00 Max: 1000000.00 |
| Visa/Mastercard | Credit and Debit Card | Free | Immediate | Min: 10.00 Max: 1000000.00 |
| OTT Voucher | Voucher | Free | Immediate | Min: 10.00 Max: 5000.00 |
| Bank EFT | EFT Bank Transfer | Free | 1 – 3 Days | Min: 50.00 Max: 1000000.00 |
| SiD | Quick EFT | Free | Immediate | Min: 10.00 Max: 1000000.00 |
One of the most common and quickest options is making a deposit with your debit or credit card. We encourage you to use your debit card as you should gamble responsibly and only use excess funds you might have. Using a credit card means it might be a quick way to find yourself in a little financial trouble.
If you decide to make a bank transfer you need to know it will take a few days for the funds to clear into your betting account so make sure you leave time for this, usually 1 – 3 days. It is also vital to use the correct reference number so the funds can be allocate correctly.
If at any time you experience a problem making a deposit contact the support team. All of the online betting websites we recommend offer a 24/7 support service so you can get assistance at any time of the day.
