AstroPay is a payment service founded in Latin America that is widely used by casino players in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru and several Asian markets, including India. It lets people fund online payments with local methods such as instant bank transfers or cash vouchers, then pay international casinos without an international card. Many casinos also pay withdrawals back to an AstroPay wallet.
How to deposit with AstroPay at an online casino
AstroPay comes in two forms, and casinos may support either or both. The AstroPay Card is a prepaid virtual card: you buy it for a fixed value and receive a card number, expiry date and security code, which you enter in the casino cashier like a voucher. The AstroPay wallet is an app-based account that you top up with local methods, such as Pix in Brazil or local bank transfers elsewhere, and use to approve casino payments directly.
The local funding is what makes AstroPay popular. Players in countries where banks decline international gambling card payments can top up in their own currency using familiar domestic methods, and AstroPay handles the cross-border part. Balances are often held or shown in US dollars or another major currency, so a conversion usually happens when you load the wallet or buy a card.
In the cashier, AstroPay may appear under its own name or as AstroPay Card. If you are using the wallet, you are typically redirected to log in or asked to enter your registered phone number and confirm in the app.
AstroPay also offers a checkout option at some casinos where you simply enter your phone number and confirm in the app, without re-entering details. Whichever flow you see, make sure the AstroPay account is in your name, since casinos match payment owners to account holders.
- Create an AstroPay account and verify your identity in the app.
- Top up the wallet or buy an AstroPay Card using a local payment method.
- Open the casino cashier and select AstroPay or AstroPay Card.
- Enter the amount and your phone number, or the virtual card details.
- Confirm the payment in the AstroPay app or on the redirect page.
- Check that your casino balance has been credited.
Withdrawing with AstroPay
In our data, 27 of the 33 casinos that accept AstroPay also pay withdrawals to it. The fastest crypto and e-wallet payouts come from 22Casino (15 minutes).
Withdrawals depend on which AstroPay product you used. The prepaid AstroPay Card is a one-way voucher in most cases, so casinos cannot pay winnings back to it. The AstroPay wallet, on the other hand, is supported for withdrawals at many casinos that accept it, and is one of the main reasons players in Latin America choose it.
After the casino approves your request, a payout to the AstroPay wallet usually arrives within a day and often faster. From the wallet you can transfer the money to a local bank account, for example by Pix in Brazil, which is often quick, or keep it for future payments. Each step may involve a currency conversion back to your local currency.
The wallet must be in your own name and verified to the level your casino requires. If the casino offers several AstroPay options, choose the wallet rather than the card for withdrawals.
Fees, limits and processing times
Casinos often do not charge for AstroPay, but the service itself may charge for some top-ups, withdrawals to a bank and currency conversion. Because many players top up in local currency and play in US dollars or euros, the exchange rate spread is usually the biggest cost. AstroPay Cards can also lose value or expire if left unused for a long time, depending on the current terms.
Limits depend on your country, verification level and the casino's own cashier rules. Deposits are instant. Wallet withdrawals are typically completed within a day after the casino releases them, and transfers to your local bank depend on the method used in your country.
AstroPay and casino bonuses
Across the 23 casinos above where we have bonus terms, the average welcome bonus wagering is 38x.
AstroPay deposits are generally eligible for bonuses, although a few casinos exclude prepaid and voucher methods. Check the terms if you plan to use the AstroPay Card. Also note that if your casino account is in US dollars while you think in your local currency, wagering requirements and maximum bet limits are applied in the account currency.
If you buy an AstroPay Card specifically for a bonus, choose a value that meets the minimum deposit after any conversion. A card bought slightly below the threshold can leave you with a deposit that does not qualify, and the leftover value on the card has to be used up separately.
Is AstroPay safe for online gambling?
AstroPay keeps your bank details away from the casino, and the prepaid card in particular limits your exposure to the value you loaded. The wallet uses identity verification and app-based confirmations. AstroPay is regulated as a payment provider in several jurisdictions, but the protections depend on the entity serving your country.
Online gambling rules differ sharply across Latin America and Asia, and some countries have recently introduced their own licensing regimes. Check whether the casino is permitted to serve players where you live. A prepaid card is a useful budgeting tool: buying one fixed amount and stopping when it is gone is a simple way to keep play under control.
Myths vs facts
- Myth: AstroPay is only a prepaid card.
- Fact: There is a prepaid AstroPay Card and an AstroPay wallet. The wallet supports withdrawals at many casinos; the card usually does not.
- Myth: AstroPay deposits have no currency costs.
- Fact: Topping up in local currency and paying in US dollars or euros usually involves an exchange rate spread.
- Myth: Using AstroPay means a casino is legal in my country.
- Fact: AstroPay is only the payment route. Whether a casino may serve you depends on local law and its licence.
- Myth: Unused AstroPay Card value stays valid forever.
- Fact: AstroPay Cards have an expiry date and may be subject to fees or conditions if left unused. Check the terms when you buy one.
Before you deposit with AstroPay
- Decide whether you are using the AstroPay Card or the wallet.
- Use the wallet if you want to withdraw back to AstroPay.
- Check the exchange rate when topping up in local currency.
- Verify your AstroPay account before your first withdrawal.
- Confirm the casino is allowed to serve players in your country.
- Use a fixed-value prepaid card as a budget limit if that helps you.