Regular players of online bingo will be familiar with the Ukash payment option, even if they don’t use it themselves. However, those who do make use of the service should be aware that it is in the process of changing to Paysafecard. Ukash allows payment to be made online without disclosing personal information. As it is a pre-paid system, you don’t need a credit or debit card to use it. The move follows the acquisition of Ukash by Paysafecard’s parent company Skrill Group last November. It means that Ukash will only be available in the UK until the end of August this year, with payment being accepted through the service until the 31st October. 
The good news is that customers don’t need to be too concerned about switching over. Both Ukash and Paysafecard use very similar systems to process pre-paid payments. All you need to do is buy a voucher and type in the 16-digit code you’re given to pay for your bingo or casino play. Any credit remaining on your voucher remains valid and can be used at a later date. Paysafecard vouchers can be bought amounts of £10, £25, £50, £75 or £100. Users can also be reassured that Paysafecard has been on the market for 15 years and is Europe’s leading online pre-payment system. It is widely accepted as a quick, easy and (most importantly) secure online payment method. Paysafecard also has a smartphone app that allows you to log into your account, check your balance and find local sales outlets. David Sear, CEO at Skrill Group said: “We are proud to support both consumers and online businesses with the world’s largest online cash replacement payment method and look forward to serving a combined base of millions of consumers around the world.”
