E-wallet / prepaid
AstroPay for NZ casino payments
Wallet with prepaid card options; conversion fees may apply to NZD.
AstroPay at a glance
- Type
- E-wallet / prepaid
- Deposits
- Yes
- Withdrawals
- Yes
- Typical withdrawal time
- Often within a day of approval
How payout time really works
Every withdrawal has two parts: the operator's approval window, and the time the payment rail takes to settle. For AstroPay, settlement is often within a day of approval, but a slow approval queue or an unverified account can add days before that clock starts. Completing identity verification straight after registering removes the most common cause of delay.
Casinos we review that list AstroPay
None of the casinos we review list AstroPay.
Profiles scored with our published protocol.
AstroPay: full guide for NZ players
How AstroPay works at NZ online casinos
AstroPay is a digital wallet and prepaid card service designed for online payments including casino deposits. You create an account and load funds from a bank card or local bank transfer, then deposit at supporting casinos using your AstroPay balance or a virtual AstroPay card. Deposits are processed instantly. AstroPay was originally designed for markets with limited access to international payment methods, which is why it is popular at NZ-facing offshore casinos alongside more established e-wallets.
AstroPay wallet vs AstroPay prepaid card: which to use?
AstroPay offers two main products: the digital wallet and the one-use virtual card. The wallet allows repeated deposits and receives withdrawals from casinos. The virtual card is generated for a single transaction — you create a card for a specific amount, use it once, and it expires. For casino use, the wallet is more convenient if you plan to deposit regularly; the virtual card is useful if you want to fund a specific amount for one session without maintaining an ongoing wallet balance. Both work at most AstroPay-accepting casinos.
AstroPay currency conversion and NZD for NZ players
AstroPay supports multiple currencies but NZD availability depends on the funding method and region. Most offshore casinos accepting AstroPay settle in USD or EUR, meaning a deposit from an NZD-funded wallet will incur a currency conversion. The conversion rate and any fee is applied by AstroPay and displayed at the time of the transaction. For NZ players, check the total cost including conversion before completing a deposit. Some casinos offer NZD accounts, which reduces this friction — confirm whether your casino's AstroPay integration operates in NZD.
AstroPay withdrawals: what to expect at NZ casinos
AstroPay supports withdrawals at a growing number of NZ-facing casinos, though not all operators offer it for payouts. Where available, casino winnings are sent to your AstroPay wallet within approximately one business day of operator approval. From AstroPay, you transfer to your NZ bank account or leave the balance in the wallet for future deposits. Withdrawal fees and transfer times to a NZ bank account vary — check AstroPay's current fee schedule in the app. If AstroPay withdrawal is not offered at your casino, set up a bank transfer account before requesting a payout.
Bonuses and AstroPay
Some operators exclude certain deposit methods — often e-wallets and vouchers — from welcome offers. Check the bonus terms for excluded methods before depositing, and cost any offer first with our wagering maths guide.
AstroPay FAQ
Yes, where the operator offers it. Often within a day of approval. The operator's own approval window comes first, so completing identity verification early matters as much as the method you choose.
Wallet with prepaid card options; conversion fees may apply to NZD. As with any payment method, only deposit what you can afford to lose and use your bank's gambling block if you want a hard stop.
None of the casinos we review list AstroPay. Availability changes, so check an operator's cashier page directly.
A declined AstroPay transaction may be caused by a limit on your account, a verification step required by the provider, or the casino's payment processor being temporarily unavailable. Try a small test amount, check your AstroPay account for alerts, and contact the casino's support if the funds have left your account but are not credited.
Most reputable operators do not charge deposit fees. Withdrawal fees, where they exist, are listed in the casino's payment terms — look for a "fees" or "banking" section before confirming. The fee risk is mostly on your side: AstroPay may charge its own conversion or transfer fees, which appear in your AstroPay account statement.