ClickandBuy Casino: What Australian Readers Need to Know

What was ClickandBuy?

ClickandBuy was an online payment service provider. Deutsche Telekom acquired the company in March 2010, and the payment service later ceased operating on 30 April 2016.

Historical descriptions present ClickandBuy as an electronic payment account that could be linked to a card or bank account and used to pay participating merchants. The precise funding options depended on the service and market; the historical description should not be read as confirmation that every option was available in Australia.

The distinction is that a payment provider processes or facilitates payments, while a casino operates gambling products. A merchant could have accepted ClickandBuy without ClickandBuy operating that merchant’s business.

In that context, a reference to a ClickandBuy casino can reasonably be understood as a historical reference to a casino that accepted the payment method. It is not, by itself, evidence that ClickandBuy ran casino games. ClickandBuy should also not be confused with Click2Pay, a separate service mentioned in historical gambling material.

Could ClickandBuy be used for gambling payments?

There is evidence linking ClickandBuy to gambling transactions historically, although it does not establish that every gambling operator accepted it or that it was available to Australian customers at a particular casino.

An industry submission concerning a 2011 bill, published by the Australian Parliament, named ClickandBuy in a discussion of electronic accounts or offshore intermediaries and online poker transactions. That submission shows why the service was relevant to the discussion; it is not an official finding that Australians could use it at a specific poker site.

An old Betfair guide also displays a ClickandBuy logo in a deposit-account screenshot. The screenshot uses pounds, so it does not establish Australian eligibility. Nor does it demonstrate casino use or show that ClickandBuy supported payouts.

Older payment directories may still contain instructions or merchant lists that appear current. Because the documented service closed in 2016, an old logo or account-opening guide should not be treated as evidence that its cashier still works. A logo alone is not conclusive proof of fraud, but it is a reason to question whether a page has been maintained.

Deposits and withdrawals: what the evidence shows

A deposit moves a customer’s funds to an operator. A withdrawal, sometimes called a payout, moves funds from the operator back to the customer. Those two directions can have different eligibility rules, even when the same payment provider is involved.

The historical deposit screenshot does not prove that a customer could receive a casino withdrawal into ClickandBuy. Similarly, information about transferring a remaining ClickandBuy account balance to a bank during the shutdown is not proof of a casino paying winnings into that account.

For readers looking for a ClickandBuy casino deposit or withdrawal today, the answer is straightforward: neither is available through the discontinued service. The sources reviewed do not establish consistent historical Australian casino acceptance, payout conditions, fees, limits or processing times.

• Known: ClickandBuy was a payment service, it appeared in historical gambling-payment material, and it closed in 2016.
• Not established: consistent acceptance by Australian casinos or historical casino withdrawal terms for Australian customers.

Australian online casino rules and safety

Payment availability and gambling law are separate issues. Under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, providers cannot offer prohibited online casino services to people in Australia. The Australian Communications and Media Authority, or ACMA, identifies online pokies, poker, blackjack and roulette among services to avoid.

An offshore casino offering an Australian-dollar cashier does not change that position. Nor does an overseas licence make a prohibited online casino service lawful to offer to people in Australia. A functioning payment method would not change it either.

That does not mean all forms of online gambling are prohibited. Some products, including qualifying online wagering, are regulated differently. It also would be misleading to assume that the provider prohibition automatically makes an individual player guilty of an offence.

For a wagering service, ACMA’s register can help readers check the operator and its responsible Australian licensing authority. The register is not a list of legal Australian online casinos. A wagering licence should not be treated as permission to offer online roulette or other prohibited casino games.

ACMA warns that customers of illegal operators may have difficulty recovering withheld funds or winnings, including if an operator closes or access is blocked. If you encounter a potentially prohibited interactive gambling service, you can report it using ACMA’s interactive gambling complaint form. Check ACMA’s current guidance when assessing a service, as rules and regulatory information can change.

Finding alternatives for a lawfully offered product

If you are looking for ClickandBuy alternatives in Australia, start with the product and operator rather than a payment logo. No replacement payment provider was verified in the research for a particular Australian operator and product, and a payment method cannot make a prohibited online casino lawful.

For a lawfully offered gambling product, check both the operator’s current terms and the payment provider’s terms before transferring money. Availability can differ by customer location, transaction type and operator. A service that accepts deposits may not necessarily be available for withdrawals.

Compare the exact conditions that apply to your transaction, rather than relying on a general description of a wallet or a logo on an old page. If the operator or payment provider cannot explain the relevant terms, contact its support team before proceeding.

• Identify the operator: Check the exact trading name, legal entity and website address. For interactive wagering, consult ACMA’s register and the responsible licensing authority.
• Check the product: Make sure the particular gambling product is permitted; a licence for one product does not automatically authorise another.
• Confirm payment eligibility: Ask whether the payment provider supports your location and the specific transaction, not just whether its logo appears at the cashier.
• Read payout rules: Check whether withdrawals use the same method, require a bank account or depend on identity verification.
• Review the costs and timing: Look for current fees, currency conversion charges, transaction limits, processing information and withdrawal conditions.
• Check support and recourse: Identify who provides the payment service and how to raise a transaction or account dispute.

Payment restrictions for online and phone wagering

Since 11 June 2024, online and telephone wagering operators have been unable to accept credit cards, funds linked to credit cards, or digital currency for betting deposits. The restriction includes credit card funds used through a digital wallet.

For example, putting a wallet between a credit card and a wagering operator does not avoid the restriction when the funds used are linked to the credit card. Check ACMA’s guidance and the operator’s current payment terms if you are unsure how a proposed transaction is treated.

ACMA says this particular ban does not apply to other gambling products such as lotteries. That distinction does not authorise another payment method at a prohibited online casino.

Reporting concerns and finding support

If a site appears to offer prohibited online casino services to people in Australia, ACMA’s complaint form provides a way to report it. Keep details such as the website address and the service being offered so you can describe your concern.

If gambling is causing concern, support is available regardless of which payment method was used. BetStop and Gambling Help Online serve different purposes, so it is worth checking which resource meets your needs.

• BetStop is a free national self-exclusion scheme for Australian-licensed online and phone wagering providers. Its scope does not extend to illegally provided online casino games.
• Gambling Help Online offers free, confidential support across Australia, available 24/7. The Gambling Helpline is 1800 858 858.

FAQ

Is ClickandBuy a casino or a payment service?

The documented ClickandBuy was an online payment service. A reference to a ClickandBuy casino may describe a casino that historically accepted the payment method. Research did not verify a separate current casino brand with that name, but that finding does not rule out every similarly named business.

Is ClickandBuy still available in Australia?

The former Deutsche Telekom payment service is not available: it closed at the end of April 2016. The closure was broader than a withdrawal from the Australian market. Research did not verify a revival of that service.

Can I use ClickandBuy for a casino deposit or withdrawal?

Not through the discontinued service today. Historical material connects ClickandBuy with gambling payments, but it does not establish consistent Australian casino deposit or payout availability. An old deposit logo is not proof that withdrawals were supported.

Can providers offer online casino games to people in Australia?

ACMA says providers cannot offer prohibited online casino services to people in Australia. These include services offering games such as online pokies, blackjack and roulette. Other gambling products are regulated differently, so the rule should not be described as a prohibition on all online gambling.

Does an Australian wagering licence make an online casino legal?

No. ACMA’s register helps readers check licensed interactive wagering providers and their licensing authorities. A wagering licence should not be taken as authorisation to offer prohibited online casino games. Check the specific product as well as the operator.

What should I check before using another payment method?

First verify that the operator and product are lawfully offered. Then check whether the payment method supports your location and transaction, how withdrawals work, and what fees, limits and identity checks apply. For online and phone wagering, credit card funds and digital currency are subject to restrictions.

Does BetStop block access to offshore online casinos?

BetStop covers Australian-licensed online and phone wagering providers. It does not cover illegally provided online casino games. Gambling Help Online can provide confidential support if gambling is causing concern.