POLi and financial privacy
1) How POLi works
POLi is a payment service that connects player internet banking with online casinos directly. The key difference from cards or electronic wallets is that card details and account details are not transferred to the casino. The player passes authorization through his bank, and POLi only acts as an intermediary, confirming the transfer.
2) User-side privacy
The main feature of POLi is that the casino does not gain access to:
- Bank account number;
- Login and password for Internet banking;
- Card details (CVV, validity period, PAN).
Thus, financial data remains inside the player's bank, and the transaction is conducted in encrypted form via POLi.
3) Protection technologies used
To ensure data privacy, POLi uses:
- SSL encryption of the banking standards level;
- One-time session - after the transfer is completed, the connection is disconnected, data is not saved;
- Direct integration with banks - the participation of third-party payment systems is excluded;
- Automatic payment confirmation without transferring confidential casino information.
4) Why it matters to casino players
Players often worry that their financial data may be used by third parties in deposits. POLi solves this problem:
- the casino only receives confirmation of the transaction, without account details;
- Reduces the risk of data leakage because data is not stored on third-party servers
- players can remain anonymous at the payment details level.
5) Possible vulnerabilities and limitations
Despite the high level of protection, there are nuances:
- Dependence on the bank. If the bank does not support POLi, the data can be processed longer, which increases the likelihood of errors.
- No returns. POLi does not provide a chargeback function like cards, so erroneous transfers are more difficult to return.
- Only local work. The service protects data within Australian banks, but is not intended for international transactions.
6) The bottom line
POLi ensures a high level of confidentiality of financial data of players. The casino does not gain access to personal bank details, and all transactions go through a secure connection directly with the bank. For Australian users, this is one of the safest methods for making deposits in online slots, especially if privacy and minimizing the risks of information leaks are important.
