Most popular payment methods for online casinos in markets around the world

November 10, 2021 iGaming & Gambling Industry Updates

This new analytical article details popular payment methods in markets all around the globe, from Europe to Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia.

Before they can lay down €10 on the 10/1 underdog or place their bets for roulette, players have a crucial step to take: their first deposit. Online casino and sportsbook operators need to know the payments landscape like the back of their hand in order to offer players in different regions the payment methods they need.

Credit cards like Visa and Mastercard are famously accepted around the world, letting users everywhere make payments with a card, a phone, or even a watch. But in the iGaming sector, they’re not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online casino and sportsbook operators who think that supporting payments from a few credit card giants means smooth sailing for their platform will find themselves in some very choppy waters. There are more than a few markets where, due to regulations or lack of access to financial products, credit cards aren’t players’ first choice — or even an option at all.