Is it possible to withdraw winnings if the deposit was through POLi


1. The main feature of POLi

POLi has always been a replenishment-only method. The service made it possible to instantly transfer money from a bank account to an online casino, but did not support reverse transactions. That is, it is impossible to withdraw winnings directly through POLi.

2. How to withdraw funds if a deposit is made through POLi

Online casinos offer several alternative modes of inference:
  • Bank transfer. The most common option is directly to the player's account. Terms - from 1 to 5 working days.
  • Electronic wallets (Skrill, Neteller, etc.) - provided that the player has confirmed the wallet in advance. Terms - up to 24 hours.
  • Visa/MasterCard. Delays are possible due to bank inspections, but are often available as a basic method.
  • Alternative local methods. Depending on the casino, additional payment solutions may be offered.

3. Why you can't output via POLi

POLi did not have the function of accepting payments from casinos.
The architecture of the service was sharpened only for outgoing transactions from the Internet bank.
Banking standards in Australia and New Zealand did not provide for direct withdrawal through this gateway.

4. Casino practice

Most casinos with POLi in the deposit list immediately indicated that you need to choose another method to withdraw. Players were usually offered:
  • pass identity verification,
  • specify a bank account to withdraw,
  • in some cases, use the same output method as input, but due to POLi restrictions, this rule did not work, and the casino made an exception.

5. Current situation

Australia. POLi stopped working on September 30, 2023, so the issue of withdrawal through it in this jurisdiction is no longer relevant. Bank transfers and other methods are available to players.
New Zealand. POLi continues to work for deposits, but the situation with the conclusions remains the same - it cannot be used to receive winnings.

6. Result

The winnings received when depositing through POLi can be withdrawn, but only by alternative methods - through a bank transfer, card or electronic wallet. POLi itself never supported the output function. Therefore, it is important for players to check in advance with the casino the available options and pass all the necessary checks for a quick withdrawal of funds.