About Wirecard
Previously known as Click2Pay, Wirecard was part of Wirecard AG, a Munich-based company listed on the German Stock Exchange. It offered a virtual prepaid card with a 16-digit account number, expiry date and CVV, much like a debit card. Customers could also request a physical card with the MasterCard logo.
Funding Deposits at an Online Casino
With its MasterCard connection, Wirecard was listed among payment options at some online casinos, particularly in the UK. At the time, users were advised to check the casino cashier for its listed deposit methods. Some older sites might have shown the service as Click2Pay rather than Wirecard.
The coverage said customers could open a Wirecard account for free through the company homepage by providing basic information such as their name, address, email and telephone number. They then had to add funds by linking a bank account or credit card.
It also recommended checking whether a casino supported Wirecard withdrawals. If not, users were advised to arrange another withdrawal method before wagering.
Once set up, casino deposits were described as arriving almost instantly, while withdrawals could take up to 24 hours. Users with a physical card could spend their funds straight away. Otherwise, they had to transfer the money to the bank account or credit card originally used to load the card.
Wirecard Benefits for Online Gaming
Casino Ideal’s historical review highlighted these potential benefits of using Wirecard for online gambling:
- Some established online casinos in various parts of the world accepted the service.
- A physical card was not needed to place a wager.
- Users could spend only the funds loaded onto the card, which could help them keep to their chosen gambling limits.
- Gaming funds could be kept separate from other money.
- Customer support was offered in multiple languages.
Disadvantages of Gambling with Wirecard
Fees were a frequent concern in the review, which described some charges as hard to notice. ATM withdrawals could incur a Wirecard fee in addition to the bank’s charge, and an inactive account could also be charged a fee.
Although Wirecard operated in many countries, players in the US often had difficulty depositing at online casinos with it.
Virtual-card users had to keep track of the account number unless they requested a plastic card. Some found the number hard to remember and worried that writing it down could increase their exposure to fraud.
Conclusion
Casino Ideal’s historical coverage described Wirecard as a way to pay at a mobile casino, and advised readers to check fees and card restrictions first. It also suggested considering whether paying with a virtual account number was suitable. For withdrawals, it said a plastic card was likely necessary and might take a few days to arrive by mail. These details reflect how the service was covered, not current payment instructions.
