PayPal is one of the most trusted digital wallets in the world, but is it safe to use when depositing and withdrawing at any of today’s fully licensed online casinos? Find out more right here.

What is PayPal?

PayPal is a digital wallet, which is also sometimes called an e-Wallet/electronic wallet or web wallet. It’s also classed as an APM (Alternative Payment Method) that enables registered members to pay for goods and services wherever PayPal is accepted at the checkout. It can be used online at hundreds of thousands of websites around the world and can also be used to pay for things in the real world.

PayPal can also be used to send and receive money anywhere in the world. For example, if you live in England and want to send money to your relative in Australia, you can send money PayPal-to-PayPal (from your PayPal account to their PayPal account). You can also, therefore, you PayPal to pay and be paid.

It’s accepted in most countries and serves as an ideal alternative to traditional payment methods, such as physical cash (coins, cheques, and paper notes), credit & debit cards, or direct bank transfers.

Is PayPal safe to use at online casinos?

Yes. PayPal is a perfectly secure online payment method that’s safe to use at online casinos that accept Paypal. In other words, it can be used at any online casino that accepts PayPal. However, it’s only safe when used at fully licensed casino sites that are controlled by reputable operators with good reputations. In other words, NEVER sign up to an unlicensed online casino because you can’t trust them.

What kind of games can I play at online casinos?

The main game categories at online casinos today tend to include the following:

Progressive jackpot games
Online slot machines
Table & card games
Video poker games
Live dealer games
Instant win & lotto-style games

How do I deposit with PayPal at online casinos?

Before you sign up to an online casino, it would be a good idea to check whether they accept PayPal or not, especially if this is your preferred online payment method. You can check in a number of ways. Firstly, go to the homepage and scroll down to the bottom of the page, and you should see a list of accepted payment methods (e.g., PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, etc.).

Alternatively, go to the ‘banking’ or ‘cashier’ section for a complete list of payment methods. Failing that, you can contact the toll-free player support via telephone, email, or live chat, and they will be able to reveal exactly which payment methods they accept.

To deposit, you must log in to your account, head straight to the cashier section, and then select PayPal. Now, all you need to do is enter the amount that you wish to deposit, click the confirm button and then you should be redirected to the PayPal login page so you can enter your login credentials to complete the transaction.

The entire process should take around 30 seconds max, but the deposit itself is processed in the blink of an eye, which is why PayPal is so popular with online casino players.