The review says AstroPay had become a recognised deposit and withdrawal option at casinos in Africa, Asia, Europe and LATAM. It also lists support for several major currencies, including INR, BRL, USD, EUR and CAD, and says users can access more through the app’s ‘Currency exchange’ feature.
A digital card lets a player pay without entering debit- or credit-card details on a casino site. Online casinos take steps to protect payment information, but some customers would rather not save their card details in a casino cashier. Others prefer to keep casino transactions off their bank-card statements.
How AstroPay Works
The mobile app provides one way to use AstroPay. The review says customers can add funds, withdraw money and exchange foreign currencies through the app. It describes over 200 funding routes, including Neteller, debit cards, credit cards and bank transfers.
An AstroPay balance works much like an eWallet balance: funds are added to the account before they are spent. For a casino payment, however, the source describes creating a ‘virtual card’ from that balance instead of signing in with an AstroPay username and password on the casino cashier page. Choose AstroPay Card as the deposit option, enter the amount for the generated digital card and provide its 16-digit code. The review says the transaction then clears and credits the casino account.
Transactions can be set up through these channels:
- AstroPay account access through an HTML5 web browser
- iOS app from the AppStore
- Android app from Google Play
Security
AstroPay is PCI-compliant and DSS certified, and uses 128-bit encryption over HTTPS. It also describes encrypted app transactions and says the service adds a layer between a user’s financial accounts and a casino. For someone considering a new online casino, the review presents AstroPay Card as a way to avoid linking a primary financial account directly to the casino.
The review names Galactic Mark Limited (CN: 2282481), AP Global Corporation LLP (OC346322) and Larstal Limited (FRN: 901001) as companies behind the brand. It says these entities are authorised as EMIs under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) 2011 Electronic Money Regulations.
AstroPay Services
AstroPay accounts can hold multiple currencies, making them comparable to a foreign-exchange service or a multi-currency eWallet. The review identifies the ‘electronic digital card’ as the core service: it produces a 16-digit payment code that can be used for purchases or casino deposits. It also says customers may receive funds into AstroPay and withdraw them to a bank or eWallet. The source notes a small fee for each service.
- Exchange between currencies
- Add funds to AstroPay
- Withdraw funds from AstroPay
- Pay or deposit with the 16-digit code
- Withdraw casino funds to AstroPay where the casino supports it
Availability and Currencies
The review says AstroPay Card is offered across 6 continents and lists currencies including EUR, CAD, INR, NZD, AUD, GBP, BRL, MXN and COP. Customers with an AstroPay balance can exchange currencies using the company’s in-app service. As an example, it suggests someone in India could exchange INR for EUR or USD when a casino does not accept INR, then use that currency for a deposit.
AstroPay Card: Advantages and Drawbacks
The original review weighs the listed benefits more heavily than the drawbacks:
PROS
- Offers a more private way to make deposits
- Casinos do not charge for AstroPay deposits
- Casino deposits are described as instant
- The review reports acceptance at casinos worldwide
- Supports transactions in currencies from around the world
- Sign-up is described as taking less than 1 minute
- Use the web browser, iOS app or Android app
CONS
- Cryptocurrencies are not included in AstroPay, according to the review
- AstroPay withdrawals are not supported by every casino
- Using AstroPay adds another step before depositing
AstroPay: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is AstroPay available?
The review lists AstroPay’s official regions as Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America, and Western and Central Europe. It describes the number of countries where the service is unavailable as very small.
How can I access AstroPay?
AstroPay can be opened in a web browser on desktop computers, laptops, tablets and mobile operating systems. It also lists an iOS app from the App Store and an Android app from the Google Play store.
Is AstroPay safe?
The original review answers yes and cites regulation by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It says this oversight requires the company to follow security standards, consumer-rights rules and privacy requirements. The source also describes encrypted connections, but that does not support its claim that there is little chance of hacking; no payment service can be assumed to be risk-free.
Will a casino charge a fee for AstroPay?
The review says the casino deposit itself is free, while AstroPay charges a small fee to create a virtual 16-digit card. Check the applicable service terms for any costs before using the card.
Do all casinos accept AstroPay?
No. Acceptance is widespread but not universal, and describes AstroPay as a growing option for private casino deposits. Check the cashier at an individual site to see which payment methods it lists.
