POLi as an alternative for those who avoid bank cards

1) The problem of using bank cards in online casinos

For many Australian players, deposits through bank cards are inconvenient or risky:

• Blocking transactions by banks, which often flag online casino payments as suspicious.
• Confidentiality: card data becomes vulnerable when entered on third-party resources.
• Traceability: card movements are reflected in the statement, which is undesirable for some players.
• Limits and fees: banks often set additional fees when replenishing the balance in international casinos.

These factors have made the demand for alternatives to bank cards particularly high.

2) How POLi works and how it differs from cards

POLi is a payment solution that allows you to make deposits directly through Internet banking:

• The player logs in to his bank through a secure POLi window.
• Payment is carried out as a regular bank transfer, but instantly.
• These cards are not used at all, which means that the risk of leakage is reduced to zero.

The main difference from cards: POLi does not require a number, CVV or expiration date - Internet banking is enough.

3) Benefits of POLi for those who avoid cards

1. Privacy: No card details are transferred to the casino.
2. No extra fees: deposits are processed as a domestic bank payment.
3. Instant crediting: money enters the balance almost instantly.
4. Affordability: Most major AU banks previously supported POLi.
5. Security: protection at the level of an online bank, not a third-party site.

4) Why it's convenient for players

Beginners: no need to start a separate card or indicate details - an Internet bank is enough.
High rollers: you can make deposits in large amounts directly from your bank account.
Those who value anonymity: no trace of card transactions in transaction history.

5) POLi limitations

Although POLi solves card problems, it has its drawbacks:

• No withdrawal option: POLi only works for deposits. For cashout, you need to choose a different method.
• Availability 2024-2025: The service in Australia has officially closed since September 2023, but continues to operate in New Zealand. In the AU market, it was actually replaced by PayID.
• Bank dependency: If the bank does not support POLi, the method is not available.

6) The bottom line

POLi became a real alternative for players who did not want to use cards in online casinos. It offered a balance between safety, speed and convenience. Despite the fact that its use is no longer available in Australia, POLi's very approach to transactions via internet banking has influenced the development of local methods - most notably PayID, which today has taken its place.