How To Bet Using Phone Bill

When online betting sites first appeared in the late 90’s, deposits and withdrawals were solely done via either debit or credit card. However, times have changed and there are now several banking options to choose from including e-wallets such as PayPal, Neteller and Skrill, pre-paid cards such as Paysafecard and one of the more increasingly popular methods, depositing using your phone bill.

How Depositing via Mobile Works With Betting Sites

Depositing at betting sites using your mobile phone bill is as it sounds. You make a deposit at the bookmaker or casino and it is added to your phone bill.

You decide how much you want to deposit, enter your phone number and usually a code that you receive via text message, then the funds will appear in your betting account instantly.

Betting using your phone bill has become an increasingly popular banking method with players at online casinos and bookmakers as it has several advantages.

Why Deposit Using Your Phone Bill?

So, why choose to deposit using your phone bill when you can do so via debit card or other method as the funds end up getting debited from your bank account one way or another?

Quick & Easy

Firstly, it’s a quick and convenient way to fund your betting accounts. Deposits are instant and can be done using your mobile phone or tablet.

Safe & Secure

Paying via mobile also doesn’t require you to input any of your card or bank details. Although the vast majority of betting sites, especially those regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, are considered to be safe and secure, some people prefer to keep their bank details private and depositing using your phone bill is a great way to do that.

Play Now, Pay Later

One of the biggest advantages of betting via mobile is being able to pay for your deposit at a later date.

If you deposit via debit card, PayPal, Skrill or any other method, the funds are debited from your account right away. However, when paying via mobile, they are added to your phone bill that only needs to be paid on the arranged date.

For example, if your phone bill is paid for on the 30th of each month and you deposit via mobile into one of your betting accounts on the 10th, your deposit won’t be debited from your bank account for another 20 days. Of course, you have to be careful that you don’t deposit more than you can afford to pay back when your phone bill is due but paying at a later date, possibly after you have been paid by work, can be beneficial.

Mobile Payment Options

There are a few options when it comes to paying via mobile with the most popular being the following:

Apple Pay / Google Pay

Although you do pay using your mobile with these methods, the funds are debited from your bank account so they don’t hold the benefits of the options listed below. However, they’re worth mentioning given that many online bookies and casinos have Apple Pay and Google Pay as banking methods.

PayViaPhone

PayViaPhone is a mobile banking method used at several online bookmakers and casinos. In particular, betting sites that are operated by Progress Play.

Deposits are handled by your mobile phone provider and funds are added to your bill.

PayVia phone is only available to UK customers of the betting sites below and it’s important to note that a 15% processing fee will be deducted from all deposits made via this method.

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Boku

Boku is a mobile payment solution that is used by some bookmakers. Similar to PayViaPhone, when depositing using Boku, the funds are added to your phone bill and are debited from your bank only when the bill is due to be paid.

The only betting site that accepts Boku directly is Boylesports. However, there is a work around if you also have a Neteller account.

A large number of betting sites accept Neteller and it’s possible to deposit into your Neteller account using Boku and then into your bookie or casino account using Neteller. Not only does this keep your card/bank details safe but you’re also able to pay for your deposit at a later date when your phone bill is due.

Best Boku Betting Sites
		Boku Accepted
	Boylesports		Visit
	Bet365	Via Neteller	Visit
	888Sport	Via Neteller	Visit
	Betfair	Via Neteller	Visit
	Betfred	Via Neteller	Visit
	William Hill	Via Neteller	Visit
	Paddy Power	Via Neteller	Visit
	Coral	Via Neteller	Visit
	10bet	Via Neteller	Visit

Pay by Mobile

Pay by Mobile is a similar service to Boku in that deposited funds are added to your phone bill. It is less commonly used than Boku, especially with bookmakers, but you will find it available at several online casinos such as the ones listed below.

Pay By Mobile Betting Sites
		Pay by Mobile Accepted
	Immortal Wins		Visit
	Zeus Bingos		Visit
	Space Wins		Visit
	Slots Animal		Visit
	Simba Slots		Visit
	Cash Arcade		Visit
	Aladdin Slot		Visit
	Lights Camera Bingo		Visit

Pay by Mobile Withdrawals

One disadvantage of using mobile phone bill payments is that you are unable to withdraw via this method. Therefore, to make a withdrawal, you must have another payment method registered on your betting account.

If you are using both Boku and Neteller to make a deposit, as mentioned above, then withdrawing to your Neteller account and then to your bank account may be a good option. Alternatively, you can register a debit card, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill or other accepted method and use these for withdrawals whilst still gaining the benefits of depositing using your phone bill.