Firepay

Firepay is an online pre-loaded payment method that is designed to provide fast safe and secure money transaction through the internet. It was originally a favourite of American members but since the American Gambling Bill was passed, Firepay no longer supports deposits to online gaming companies made by American or Canadian members.

Benefits

Firepay offers the usual e-wallet benefits in that it is designed for online transactions and therefore offers the best security possible. It implements top of the line encryption standards and a clear secrecy policy, though does share information with companies you choose to deposit into from your Firepay account. A major benefit of Firepay is the low costs involved. It is free to register an account, and the only additional fees are imposed when loading the Firepay account, These fees are very small, making this a cost effective choice for users. There are no charges for withdrawals or any purchases made.

Firepay is a widely accepted payment option for online casinos. It is not a credit system, but has to be loaded by the client with funds from a bank or credit card. The bank transfer option makes it easy to keep track of spending, with all transfers completed in real time. The credit card option gives those members who are experiencing problems depositing with credit cards a way to ensure they can make a successful deposit using funds from their credit card.

An excellent feature is that Firepay account users can return their funds to their account in greater amounts than they initially deposited, which means that funds can be stored centrally and kept easy to track. Another excellent option is the ExpressFund option which offers instant access to Firepay funds. However, this feature is subject to bigger fees and more restrictions.

User Friendliness

Firepay was once an extremely popular option. However, it has ceased providing Canada and American members with the option to deposit into online casinos, all the action is focused on the UK market, which makes it a limited choice of deposit method.

The verification process is extremely simple and the site has an excellent demonstration section. This shows each page of the registration process step by step, with clear labels and instructions. Verifying details entails registering bank information and verifying a micro deposit which can take up to three days to complete. For instant access, the ExpressFund option is an excellent choice. However, the fees are much higher and so users need to weight the accessibility against the cost.

Only one Firepay account can be used in any online casino, which means that it is easier to keep track of spending. As with any payment method, the account used must be registered in the casino account holders name and not be attached to a business. This is excellent service as it also helps to further prevent fraudulent use, and so should be viewed favourably by the casino member.

Conclusion

Due to recent changes in legislation, Firepay now have a very limited customer base. However, the services that they offer remain fast, reliable and competitive. The low charges and option to access funds immediately are a definite attraction, but the limited depositing options make this a bit behind other online payment methods.