How to Set Up a PayPal Account for Live Casino Gaming?

PayPal is more than just a massive global payment service; it's so recognisable that it requires little introduction for most people. No other e-wallet boasts the same worldwide reach, operating in approximately 200 countries, solidifying its position as the most popular electronic wallet out there.

It's no shocker then that PayPal casino sites have grown in popularity each year. However, if you're new to online gambling in South Africa or haven't used PayPal at live casinos before, you might be wondering how to get started using this convenient payment method.

In this guide, we'll offer a quick, step-by-step walkthrough to help you dive into the exciting world of live dealer games, all playable with your PayPal account.

5 Steps How to Set Up a PayPal Account for Gambling

Setting up your PayPal account for live casino gambling is no different than using the electronic wallet for other online services. In a nutshell, you can use PayPal to pay for any services online - including live casino gambling.

If you already have an active PayPal account, you can jump straight to PayPal casino sites by reading the first step in this guide below. But if you’re new to PayPal, follow these five steps that will take you from zero to enjoying live dealer games in a matter of minutes.

1\. Find PayPal Casino Sites

Before you get started, you need to figure out the best websites that use PayPal. PayPal is a tricky electronic wallet for a couple of reasons:

• The company doesn’t allow gambling transactions in certain jurisdictions where gambling is, in general, illegal.
• Not all live casinos use PayPal (even if gambling is legal in their jurisdiction).

For these two reasons, finding a casino with a PayPal deposit may be a bit complicated, especially if you’re new to live casino gambling.

Luckily, we’ve put together a list of PayPal live casinos that fit this exact purpose. These PayPal casino sites have been checked, verified and all allow using PayPal for both deposits and withdrawals, as long as gambling is legal in your region. Choose a suitable PayPal casino from our comparisons and sign up for a live casino account there.

2\. Sign up for a PayPal Account

Next, you need to open your PayPal account, which you’ll get to use for live casino deposits. For that, head to PayPal’s homepage and choose to open a ‘Personal’ account (not ‘Business’). That’s the correct account type for any personal online transactions, including live casino deposits.

You'll then be prompted to enter a few details: your name, phone number, email address, and password (make sure to choose a safe one). Afterward, you'll have to enter a few contact details, including your home address.

3\. Verify and Confirm Your PayPal Account

PayPal is known and respected for its high security and thus, every PayPal user has to verify their account properly. PayPal will prompt you to verify your email address and phone number. Remember, your phone number has to be active, since every time you log in to your account or make any online transactions, you’ll have to enter a verification code that’s sent to your phone via text message.

We really advise ensuring your phone number works properly (as well as your email address), since it may be a headache to later change these details in your account. It will just cause extra confusion and delays, so make sure you’re using proper contact information when setting up the PayPal account.

4\. Link Your PayPal with Your Bank or Card

To use your PayPal account for live casino deposits, you need to have a means of funding the casino account which, in turn, means you need to have funds in your PayPal.

You could technically have people send money to your PayPal - they’ll just need your PayPal email address and you can then use these funds to make live casino deposits. But a far easier and more convenient option is linking a debit card or a bank to your PayPal.

By linking your debit card or bank account to PayPal, the electronic wallet will act like a connecting link between the live casino and the bank, but your funds will ultimately come from your regular checking account. In many cases, using PayPal in live casinos is far easier and more convenient than using the debit card itself since PayPal transactions take just a few clicks (and are processed instantly).

5\. Make Your Live Casino Deposit Using PayPal

Once you have a PayPal account with some funds (or a linked debit card/bank account), you’re ready to play in a PayPal casino. Now, all you need to do is open your live casino account’s ‘cashier’ page, where you’ll find the deposit button. Click on it, enter your desired deposit, and choose PayPal as your deposit method. You’ll be directed to PayPal’s gateway, where you have to log in, verify your identity, and confirm the transaction.

After confirming the live casino deposit, you’re good to go, and you can get started with your PayPal casino experience!