Pay By Phone Bill Casinos & Slots

Pay by phone casinos offer a payment method that’s become increasingly popular in recent years.

Contrary to how it sounds, pay by phone doesn’t refer to simply depositing using your mobile phone, it instead describes payments made using your phone number. The payment is then either added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your pay as you go balance.

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How do pay by phone bill casinos work?

Depositing using pay by phone is easy – all you need is a UK mobile number and your phone to hand.

1. Log in to your favourite pay by phone slots site or casino and navigate to the cashier.
2. Select the pay by phone/mobile option and enter the deposit amount you’d like to deposit (remember the standard £30 limit).
3. Type in your mobile number and click to continue.
4. Check your phone for a verification text message.
5. Reply with either a word or code to authorise the transaction or enter a code on the cashier page.
6. Once completed, your deposit should be available in your real money casino balance.

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Best pay by phone services in 2020

Although the pay by phone process is similar everywhere, there are a few carrier billing companies that provide the service, including Zimpler and Fortumo, however he most popular are:

Boku

Boku is the largest mobile payment provider in the world, operating in over 50 countries. It’s used by top casino sites and supports 173 mobile network operators.

Unlike some of the other carrier billing companies, you can only deposit £10 per transaction, which may prevent you from claiming larger match deposit casino bonuses.

Payforit

Payforit is another mobile billing company and is jointly owned by Three, EE, O2 and Vodafone. It claims to support all UK mobile numbers, making it a great option if you’re not registered with one of the four major networks.

The maximum deposit limit for Payforit is £30 per transaction – an attractive feature for players wanting more freedom with their cash flow.

Fonix

Fonix is a UK-based carrier billing company that works with huge brands including BT, Viacom and Bauer Media. It’s less prominent in the online casino industry, however, it works the same as the others and currently supports O2, Three, Vodafone and EE.

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Why pay by mobile at a UK casino site?

Below are some of the perks of choosing pay by phone to play slots or table games.

No bank details needed

Paying by mobile phone lets you deposit without needing to have your physical debit or credit card to hand or remember your bank account details. It’s a great option for depositing on the go.

Low daily limits

The low deposit limits of mobile payment services, especially Boku, is a helpful way of managing your casino budget alongside other responsible gambling tools.

Secure payments

You need your phone to authorise any transaction, adding another level of protection should an unauthorised person access your casino account. All phone bill payment systems are also regulated by the Phone-Paid Services Authority (PSA).

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Limitations of paying by phone

As with all payment methods, pay by phone also has a few limitations.

You can’t withdraw to your phone bill

It’s not possible to withdraw using a pay by mobile phone service and that’s unlikely to change in the future. This means that you’ll need an additional payment method on your casino account to withdraw your winnings.

You’re may be limited by your mobile network

You can only use pay by phone to deposit if the billing company used by the casino or slots site supports your mobile network.

You may be prevented from claiming welcome bonuses

Some casinos and slot brands exclude pay by phone as a valid payment method in their bonus terms and conditions, preventing you from being able to claim generous new player promotions. Always check the small print before you first deposit.

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Alternative withdrawal methods

Pay by phone slot sites provide a convenient way to deposit on the go, but you’ll need another casino payment method associated with your account if you want to withdraw. Here are some of your options:

Credit and debit cards

Adding your credit or debit card is a simple and secure way of withdrawing from a casino account. It takes on average three to five working days to receive the money, which is a little longer than other digital payment methods.

eWallets

You can withdraw to eWallets such as Skrill and Neteller very quickly, with payments showing up within 24 hours after they’ve been processed. However, you may be charged up to 7.5% or $10 to withdraw the funds from your eWallet to your bank account.

PayPal

PayPal casinos offer the best withdrawal method, as it’s almost instant and free. You can expect your funds to return to your account within 24 hours after the withdrawal is approved.

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Closing thoughts

If you’re looking for an alternative deposit method to debit or credit card, pay by phone offers quick and secure deposits. However, we wouldn’t recommend using it as your primary deposit method as it may encourage poor spending habits because you can fund your casino account and pay the bill later.

Instead, using an eWallet like PayPal may be a preferable option as it protects your information, deducts your bank account immediately and is available at most casinos. Plus, you can withdraw to it, negating the need for another payment method.