Can POLi be used in offshore casinos
1) POLi georeferencing
POLi is an Australian payment system designed specifically to work with banks in Australia and New Zealand. It is integrated directly into the online banking of these countries and is not actually applied outside of them.
Therefore, POLi can only be used in casinos that target Australian players and support this technology.
2) Support for offshore casinos
Many online casinos operate under offshore licenses (e.g. Curaçao, Malta). However, this does not mean that they automatically accept POLi. To add this payment method, the platform must integrate the POLi API and support Australian banks.
In praxi:
- part of the offshore casinos targeting Australian gamblers does add POLi,
- international sites without an emphasis on the AU market usually do not use it.
3) Risks and limitations
When using POLi in offshore casinos, the player encounters a number of features:
- Legal issues: Although payments go through an Australian bank, casinos can operate in jurisdictions where regulation is weak, increasing the risk of disputes.
- Withdrawal: POLi - method for deposits only. Winnings are most often withdrawn through bank transfer or alternative methods.
- Player support: Not all offshore operators provide quality support for Australian customers.
4) Benefits for Australians
Despite the risks, the use of POLi in offshore casinos gives Australian players a number of advantages:
- quick deposit directly from your bank account,
- no need to use international cards,
- bypassing foreign exchange fees, as payments go to AUD.
5) The bottom line
POLi can be used in offshore casinos, but only in those that are focused on the Australian market and have connected support for this method. Players should consider that:
- deposits are easy and fast,
- withdrawal of funds must be planned through other channels,
- it is important to choose only licensed and reliable platforms to avoid payment problems.
