Anybody who owns a bank account will own a debit card, and it is no wonder why it is one of the most popular ways to play mobile bingo. Although you cannot pay by text message you can easily deposit funds into your bingo account using your debit card. All mobile bingo sites will accept a debit card of some sort, simply because this is the most convenient and common form of funding your bingo account. It is also avoids you having to pay any interest as the money is taken straight from your bank account.
How to fund your mobile bingo account using a debit card
Anyone who has ever used a debit card to pay for a product or service will know just how easy it is to make a payment and with mobile bingo it is no exception. To fund your mobile bingo account using a debit card simply head over to the banking section of whichever bingo site you have joined. You will then see something like ‘deposit’ or ‘cashier’. When you click on this a new page will open that has a list of different payment methods. The debit card payment methods are shown by the name of the card, such as Visa Debit or Electron. Once you have clicked on your preferred debit card you then enter the long number across the middle of the card, your name, expiry date and the 3 digit ccv security number on the back of the card. Once you’ve filled these in, you confirm how much you wish deposit and that is all you need to do. It really is very easy and straightforward.
It also worth pointing out that if you decide to make a withdrawal you can also pay your winnings back on to your debit card and therefore straight back into your bank account.
Playing mobile bingo with a debit mastercard
A debit MasterCard is a debit card that is linked to your bank account and is accepted at any mobile bingo site where you see the MasterCard logo displayed. It can be used to access the money direct from your bank account. The downside to using a debit MasterCard is that not all mobile bingo sites will accept them as payment.
Funding your mobile bingo account using visa debit
Visa debit is probably the most common and best known debit card that is used to fund mobile bingo accounts. When you use a visa debit card the money is taken straight from your bank account. There is no credit facility used, unless you use an overdraft, and this therefore makes it an easy and convenient way to play bingo.
Using a Maestro card to play bingo
Maestro is the debit card from MasterCard that may be offered by your bank. Maestro is a form of debit card, so therefore the money comes straight from the funds in your bank account. The disadvantage of using a Maestro debit card is that not all mobile bingo operators will accept it as a form of payment. When go to make a deposit to your bingo account you’ll soon be able to see whether it is accepted or not.
Using a visa electron card to play bingo
Visa electron is like the baby sister of the visa debit card. There is generally one major different between the two. A visa electron card will require you to have the funds in your bank account and cannot be used if you do not have any funds in your account as it will not access an overdraft facility. The majority of mobile bingo sites will allow you to make a deposit if you have a visa electron. The best thing is to check what payment methods the mobile bingo operator will allow you to use before agreeing to sign up.
Dangers of using a debit card when playing bingo
Whilst using a debit card to play bingo is fast and convenient there are dangers involved which you’ll need to be aware of. Naturally, when you take money straight from your account you do not pay interest. However, most banks will charge a fee and interest if you enter your overdraft. You should always ensure that you have enough funds in your bank account before making a deposit into your bingo account. This is a responsible form of gambling and will therefore save any additional charges or costs involved if you were to go into your overdraft.
Mobile bingo is a form of gambling and therefore there are risks involved. One of the key risks is that all debit cards other than a visa electron will allow you to play bingo even if you do not have the funds in your account. The fact that it is so easy to use can also work against it. Ensure that you always play responsibly and that you are able to set yourself daily limits with your spending. By using the money from your bank account to play bingo could mean that you’ve taken the money that needed to be used to pay other house hold bills. Therefore ensure you are happy with what you can spend and stick within those limits.
It also worth pointing out that if you decide to make a withdrawal you can also pay your winnings back on to your debit card and therefore straight back into your bank account.
