Are PayPal casinos available in NZ?

PayPal isn't the only secure, fast and well-trusted payment option you can use at casinos. Below, we've listed our top three recommended banking options that are equally efficient and easy to use if you want to gamble online in New Zealand.

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Skrill casinos

Like PayPal, Skrill casinos are fast and convenient, allowing you to make deposits and withdrawals within minutes. Established in 2001, Skrill has a long history of satisfied users and excellent two-factor authentication (2FA) security measures. They also don't share your banking details with casinos, so they have all the same perks as PayPal.

• Average deposit limits - Deposits start from as little as $5, but the average at most casinos is $10-20. Maximum deposits range between $5,000 and $10,000.
• Average withdrawal limits - Most casinos have minimum withdrawal limits of $10 and maximums of $10,000 and over.
• Withdrawal speed - 0-24 hours, depending on casino processing times.

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Neteller casinos

Neteller is another excellent option if you want to keep personal and banking information private. Like Skrill, Neteller casinos are common in New Zealand, have top-level security measures and provide near-instant transactions.

• Average deposit limits - Most sites accept minimum deposits of $10 or $20, while maximums are usually $10,000.
• Average withdrawal limits - Most casinos have minimum withdrawal limits of $20 and maximums of $10,000.
• Withdrawal speed - 0-24 hours, depending on casino processing times.

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Bitcoin casinos

If you're looking for anonymity, fast transactions, and higher deposit and withdrawal limits than traditional banking methods, Bitcoin casinos are a great option. Most casinos now accept Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology gives you a high level of security. There are no banks involved so transactions are some of the fastest around, and withdrawals are often instant.

• Average deposit limits – Minimum deposits range from $50 to $100, while maximums are usually $10,000.
• Average withdrawal limits - Most casinos have minimum withdrawal limits of $100 and maximums of $10,000.
• Withdrawal speed - 0-24 hours, depending on casino processing times.

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Below we've listed some common features of casinos in New Zealand, so you can see all the most important information at a glance:

You’ll probably be wondering how we decide which sites make it to our list of recommendations and what are the main deciding factors.

We have a specific set of criteria that we use when rating all gambling sites, including when we have online casinos that accept PayPal. These are data-driven, and are based around all those elements that contribute towards a positive gambling experience.

They are applied consistently to each casino we review, so you can rest assured that you’re getting an honest, transparent picture. Let’s delve into a bit more detail about these individual criteria. You will be able to apply these criteria yourself to any new PayPal casino when these become available across New Zealand.

• Payout speeds

  PayPal gambling sites are known for very rapid transactions, and we expect our top rated sites to reflect this even with their best alternative payment methods. We all know the feeling of when we want to get our hands on our precious winnings fast, so we’re certainly not rewarding any casinos that prolong the process unnecessarily.

  For this reason you’ll see that sites like TonyBet casino, which promise payouts within 24 hours, score very highly in this regard, especially when compared to the likes of Winawin, where your payout can take anything between three to five days.

• Minimum Deposit

  We love us an online casino that accommodates players with a variety of budgets, as opposed to only serving high rollers. This is why the alternatives to our top rated PayPal casinos are those that keep this in mind by allowing low minimum deposits. The average across NZ sites is between NZ$10 and NZ$20, with the likes of SkyCity online casino being at the low end with a NZ$10 minimum.

  However, PayPal allows minimum transfers as low as NZ$5, so we look forward to seeing whether any NZ sites will take that up, as it’ll certainly earn them more points from us. Sadly, $1 deposit casinos using PayPal will not be possible.

• Transaction Limits

  Real money online casinos that accept PayPal are likely to be among the most flexible with their transaction limits, as this payment method enables low minimums and high maximums. We respect sites that make it easy for you to get your hands on your winnings in one go, without the need to break it up in stages due to super low withdrawal limits. BetandPlay, for example, imposes no maximum cashout limit, unlike QuickWin, which imposes an NZ$14,000 cap.

  On the flipside, it’s good to see casinos that will allow you to cash out low amounts, as it means you don’t need to wait for a huge win to access your funds. This is where QuickWin scores high, letting players cash out NZ$20 compared to BetandPlay’s NZ$30.

• Fees

  Our experts have one point of view on this. The best online casino that accepts PayPal is the one that doesn’t charge players any fees for the privilege of choosing this payment method. Although PayPal naturally charges a fee for its service, we will only recommend casinos that absorb that fee instead of passing it on to the end user, which is you.

  The same applies to recommended PayPal alternatives like VISA, Neteller, Skrill and others. Our top rated sites don’t charge fees for using these payment methods, and we fully expect them to follow this same policy as soon as a casino deposit with PayPal becomes possible.

• Overall cashier experience

  We all know that it’s not just about how much winnings you can cash out and how fast. There are many elements that dictate whether a casino’s overall cashier experience passes muster, and we also apply these to the top PayPal casino sites. 

  We want to see super clear payment terms and conditions that are easy to find and to understand, like BetandPlay’s excellently laid out table of payment limits. We also want to know what these limits are without deciding whether or not to register, so extra points to BetandPlay for making this page accessible without the need to log in.

• PayPal casino bonuses

  It’s highly unlikely that you’ll find any exclusive casino bonuses offered simply for choosing a specific payment method. However, it’s worth noting that when we can start making PayPal deposits the top scorers will be those that allow you to pick up a sign-up offer using PayPal.

  Our best NZ online casinos offer generous match deposits of over NZ$1,000, like BetandPlay’s offer of NZ$2,500 and 300 free spins. But it’s not just about the quantity. We also take a good look at the most important terms, such as the wagering requirements and expiry terms. QuickWin’s playthrough of 35x is one of the lowest available to NZ players, but it’s LeoVegas' casino promotions that make it the clear winner here, with wagering requirements of only 20x.

• Safety

  Casinos that use PayPal are automatically offering a good level of security, and so do our recommended alternatives, as these payment providers are known for very stringent security requirements imposed on the operators it works on. Over and above that, we only recommend sites that are licensed by a reputable gambling operator like the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA).

  LeoVegas scores brownie points for having a double licence, both from the MGA and the UK Gambling Commission. It has also earned a number of prestigious awards across the years, including Online Gaming Operator of the Year at the International Gaming Awards 2023, all of which are a strong sign of safety and industry respect.

• Overall casino rating

  Once our experts are satisfied that every criteria is fulfilled, we take a step back to analyse the overall performance of the casino. We test out customer support for speed, accuracy and availability. We check the PayPal casino’s mobile responsiveness.

  We also analyse the games library to see whether the choice is wide enough across all categories, and whether the most respected software providers are well represented. All these elements contribute to the overall gambling experience offered by any online casino.

When NZ online casinos that accept PayPal become a thing, will it be worth considering using this as your payment method? This depends a lot on what you seek from your banking options, but all PayPal casino reviews tend to have positive things to say about it. To help make the decision easier, let’s delve into some pros and cons.