Methods excluded from receiving bonuses

Context for Australia

Banning casinos online. Australia has strict laws (Interactive Gambling Act 2001). Online casinos are banned, ACMA blocks sites with slot machines and roulette. Hence, the terms of the payment method-linked bonuses concern offshore casinos operating outside AU regulation.
Legal operators. Australian bookmakers can offer bonuses, but their terms are controlled by the regulator. In such promotions, the payment method usually does not affect. Since 2024, credit cards and cryptocurrencies have been banned, debit cards, PayID and bank transfers remain.

Why some methods are excluded

1. Fraud risk. E-wallets allow you to quickly open new accounts and use anonymous data, which increases the risk of bonus abuse.
2. Fees and costs. For Skrill/Neteller, the fee is higher than for cards, so casinos limit their use in bonus programs.
3. Control of regulators. Operators want to minimize suspicious transactions and blocking risks from payment systems.
4. Marketing policy. Casinos stimulate deposits through "convenient" and cheap channels (cards, bank transfers), excluding e-wallets and cryptocurrencies.

Typical methods excluded from bonuses

Skrill и Neteller. Almost always excluded from welcome bonuses and deposit promotions.
PayPal. In Australia it is not used for casinos; in offshore projects is extremely rarely available and is also excluded.
Cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, USDT). Separate bonuses are often offered, but are not included in classic promotions. AU cannot be used legally.
Prepaid cards (Paysafecard and analogues). The deposit made is not always taken into account for bonus offers.
Virtual cards. In some cases, they are equated to e-wallets and fall into the list of exceptions.

Methods usually suitable for bonuses

Debit cards (Visa/Mastercard). Most often they give access to all types of bonuses.
Bank transfers. Supported in many stocks, especially offshore casinos.
PayID/NPP. For Australian players, this method remains one of the safest and most compatible.

Consequences for the player

When paying by the "excluded" method, the deposit passes, but the bonus is not accrued.
No refunds because games are already available.
When arguing, the operator refers to the Terms & Conditions * section, where excluded methods are always indicated.

Recommendations to players

1. Always check the Excluded Payment Methods list in the bonus terms.
2. For maximum compatibility, use debit cards or PayID.
3. Avoid Skrill, Neteller and cryptocurrencies if the goal is to activate a welcome or deposit bonus.
4. Take screenshots of the terms of the promotion and confirmation of the deposit to protect yourself in controversial situations.
5. Remember: offshore casinos are not protected by Australian law, refunds are not possible.

Conclusion

Many casinos exclude Skrill, Neteller, cryptocurrencies and prepaid cards from bonus promotions. This is due to costs, fraud risks and marketing strategies. For Australian players, the most secure and bonus-compatible options are debit cards and PayID.

Link to Australian Casino Payment Methods: What's Important to Know.
The article explains in detail which methods do not activate bonuses and why, which allows players to avoid mistakes when choosing a payment instrument.