What is Neosurf?
Neosurf is an internet payment card system that uses prepaid cards that can be bought without disclosing any personal information. It was launched in 2004 by a company based in France and is available in many countries around the world, including Canada.
Neosurf’s popularity has been increasing ever since it first became available, mainly because of its ease of use. All you need to do is buy your Neosurf voucher online or in-person and use the code on it to make online payments.
Vouchers can be purchased in many supermarkets, kiosks, internet cafes, gas stations, convenience stores, and other retailers all around the world. Since there is no need for buyers to provide any personal documents, the service is completely anonymous.
Advantages of Using Neosurf in Online Casinos
Neosurf has been recognized as one of the most convenient and secure payment methods, offering many advantages over traditional banking systems. Therefore, casinos that offer Neosurf as a payment option have the edge over their competitors that don’t.
Anonymity
One of the biggest concerns many online gamblers have is the security of their personal information online. This is not surprising, considering the fact that, in order to deposit or withdraw funds from an online casino, you need to provide the operator with your banking details and other sensitive information that can be manipulated easily.
Using Neosurf to make online casino transactions eliminates all of these concerns since the payments you make are completely anonymous. You don’t need to share any of your personal information with the retailers when buying Neosurf vouchers. In addition, no information is shared with the casino, either. You just need to supply your voucher number.
However, note that there is also an option to buy Neosurf cards online. Naturally, this means that some of your personal and banking information needs to be shared with the service provider in order to make a payment. Nevertheless, as we’ll see in a minute, the process is entirely secure.
Security and Safety
The anonymity that comes with the use of Neosurf vouchers bought at a physical sales point grants unparalleled security. However, some users may be concerned about the safety of their information when they pay for these vouchers online.
There is nothing to worry about, as long as you buy your payment cards from licensed Neosurf resellers. Their websites employ the latest encryption systems, such as the ones used by the largest financial institutions in the world, so you can be sure your personal and banking details are secure at all times.
Fast and Easy Transactions
Online casino transactions using Neosurf are fast and easy. Simply choose Neosurf as your preferred payment method, enter your voucher’s unique 10-digit code, and the money will be in your casino balance instantly.
No Transaction Fees
Neosurf vouchers come free of charge. When buying a card, you need to pay only the amount of its desired value. Also, the payment provider currently doesn’t take any commission for its services.
However, take into account that certain online casinos may apply some fees to your deposit and withdrawal transactions.
E-wallet Version
While Neosurf is primarily a voucher-based payment system, customers have the option of opening an e-wallet account that they can top up with vouchers or other payment methods. Just like any other e-wallet, the service can be used for online payments and transactions.
You can also request a Neocash MasterCard, which you can use to make payments or withdraw funds from ATMs both online and offline.
Many Different Currencies
As Neosurf is available in many countries all around the world, it also enables the use of many different currencies. Therefore, you can buy a Neosurf voucher in CAD, USD, EUR, AUD, and more.
However, before depositing in an online casino, make sure to check the accepted currencies since there will be exchange fees.
Possible Disadvantages of Using Neosurf in Online Casinos
While Neosurf is undoubtedly advantageous in many ways, we must explore some of the downsides of its use.
Not the Most Convenient
One of the main reasons why casino players love Neosurf is the anonymity it offers. However, to be able to use this perk, customers must physically go to the nearest sales point and buy a voucher.
This may be an inconvenience for many users, especially if there are no Neosurf retailers in their vicinity.
Fees Policy
While Neosurf doesn’t normally take any fees or commission, users can become liable for certain charges. For instance, an inactivity fee is applied to vouchers that haven’t been used for one year after their purchase or half a year after the last use. In such cases, the amount of 2€ or alternative currency equivalent will be deducted from the voucher value each month.
Doesn’t Support Withdrawals
The Neosurf voucher payment system doesn’t enable casino payouts. Many casino lovers will find this to be a hindrance since a lot of them prefer to use the same payment method for both deposits and withdrawals.
The Neosurf company does offer an e-wallet called MyNeosurf, which can be used for both kinds of transactions. However, it doesn’t have some of the main benefits of a voucher system, such as anonymity.
How to Deposit Using Neosurf
Neosurf deposits are easy and fast. However, before buying a Neosurf voucher, check whether the casino you want to deposit in accepts this payment method. If it does, you can make a transaction in a few simple steps listed below:
- Find a Neosurf retailer in your vicinity (you can use the location finder on Neosurf’s official website).
- Go to the sales point and buy your Neosurf voucher, choosing the desired value (you can pay in cash for full anonymity).
- Go to the casino website and visit the Cashier section.
- Choose the deposit option and enter the amount you want to deposit.
- From a list of available payment options, choose Neosurf.
- Enter the unique 10-digit code of your Neosurf voucher.
- You’re all set!
The lowest voucher value you can buy is C$10, whereas the highest is C$250. You don’t have to use up the entire voucher balance at once — the remainder can be spent on other occasions, using the same voucher code.
How to Withdraw Using Neosurf
Unfortunately, being a voucher-based payment system, Neosurf doesn’t enable casino payouts. However, players can use the MyNeosurf e-wallet to withdraw their funds. Unlike Neosurf, this service is not anonymous, as it requires you to register an account and provide personal information.
If you decide to use MyNeosurf to withdraw money from your casino balance, here is what you need to do:
- Go to the MyNeosurf official website and open an account.
- Request a Neocash MasterCard credit card.
- Go to your casino account and request a withdrawal.
- Enter the amount of money you want to withdraw and choose Neocash MasterCard as your preferred withdrawal method.
- Enter the necessary verification information and confirm the transaction.
Note that you’ll need to allow some time for the service provider to send you your Neocash MasterCard, so make sure to set up an account in advance. Also, most casino withdrawals are not instantaneous since the operators need time to process and approve the payout requests. Therefore, you may need to wait 2–5 banking days before you’re allowed to withdraw your funds.
Final Thoughts
Considering its many unique benefits, it is easy to see why Neosurf is one of the go-to payment methods for players in many countries, including Canada.
Namely, it offers unparalleled security and anonymity since players don’t need to provide any personal information to be able to use it. While some users may not like the fact that it doesn’t support withdrawals, this is still not a major hindrance for Canadian players, as they can use other popular payment methods, including the MyNeosurf e-wallet.
