Payment methods · Australia

Online pokies paysafe: where it works and where it does not

Paysafe is not a payment method for online pokies. This page explains where it works and where it does not, and why our partner does not accept it for deposits or withdrawals.

  • 5pokies compared
  • 96.5%best published return
  • A$5max bet on a bonus

Where the numbers point

These five pokies are ranked on their published return-to-player figures and volatility, from highest RTP to lowest.

Checked on 19 October 2026

The list as a sortable table

Sort by whichever figure decides it for you.

5 pokies compared on their published figures
1Gates of Olympus96.5%High5,000xPragmatic Play
2Sweet Bonanza96.48%Medium-High21,100xPragmatic Play
3Floating Dragon96.35%High5,000xPragmatic Play
4Big Bamboo96.13%High—Push Gaming
5Starburst96.08%—800xNetEnt

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  1. Gates of Olympus

    Gates of Olympus has the highest published RTP here at 96.5%, with high volatility and a max win of 5,000x.

    RTP
    96.5%
    Volatility
    High
    Max win
    5,000x
    • Greek Mythology
    • Pragmatic Play
  2. Sweet Bonanza

    Sweet Bonanza is close behind at 96.48% RTP, with medium-high volatility and a max win of 21,100x.

    RTP
    96.48%
    Volatility
    Medium-High
    Max win
    21,100x
    • Candy
    • Pragmatic Play
  3. Floating Dragon

    Floating Dragon returns 96.35% and runs high volatility across 10 lines, with a max win of 5,000x.

    RTP
    96.35%
    Volatility
    High
    Max win
    5,000x
    Lines
    10
    • Asian
    • Pragmatic Play

What Paysafe is and is not

Paysafe is a payment processor, not a pokie site. It is often confused with a prepaid voucher or an e-wallet because its name appears on a card or a terminal. In practice, Paysafe is the company behind several payment brands, and those brands work at different places. If a cashier lists Paysafe, it usually means one of those brands is available. If it does not, the brand is not accepted there.

For online pokies, the important question is whether the cashier accepts a Paysafe brand. Most Australian-facing sites do not. Our partner does not accept Paysafe, and its published terms do not list it. That is not a temporary outage or a regional block. It is simply not a supported method for deposits or withdrawals, so you should not expect to use it.

Why some cashiers list it

Payment methods at online pokies are chosen by the operator, not by the player. An operator may add a method because it is cheap to process, because it settles quickly, or because it is popular in a particular market. Paysafe brands have been used in some markets for prepaid top-ups and card payments. That does not mean every operator adopts them.

When a cashier does list a Paysafe brand, it is usually for deposits only. Withdrawals often go back through a different route, such as a bank transfer. So even where a Paysafe brand appears, it may not work in both directions. Always check the withdrawal section of the cashier, not just the deposit tab.

What to use instead at our partner

Our partner does not accept Paysafe, but it does accept other methods. The published terms show a first deposit bonus of 600% cash, daily cashback of 10% of losses, a minimum deposit of US$20, and a maximum bet on a bonus of A$5. Those terms apply whatever method you use. The method itself does not change the bonus or the cashback.

Before you deposit, read the cashier page on the partner site. It lists the methods that are actually supported. If Paysafe is not there, do not try to work around it. Using an unsupported method can delay a deposit or leave it uncredited, and support may not be able to reverse it. Stick to what the cashier lists.

The usual questions

Can I use Paysafe for online pokies in Australia?

Paysafe is not a pokie site and it is not accepted by our partner for deposits or withdrawals. Some operators may list a Paysafe brand, but you have to check each cashier individually. Do not assume it works just because the name appears on a card.

Why is Paysafe not accepted at my pokie site?

Operators choose their own payment methods, and those choices depend on cost, settlement speed and local rules. A method can be missing because the operator never added it, not because of a fault. Our partner does not list Paysafe, and that is a permanent choice in its published terms.

Does Paysafe work for withdrawals?

Where a Paysafe brand is accepted at all, it is usually for deposits only. Withdrawals normally go back through a bank transfer or another method listed in the cashier. Even if you deposit with a Paysafe brand, expect the withdrawal route to be different.

What payment methods does the partner accept?

The partner's cashier lists the methods it supports. The published terms show a minimum deposit of US$20, a first deposit bonus of 600% cash, daily cashback of 10% of losses, and a maximum bet on a bonus of A$5. Those terms apply to whatever method the cashier accepts.

Can I use Paysafe for online pokies in Australia?

Paysafe is not a pokie site and it is not accepted by our partner for deposits or withdrawals. Some operators may list a Paysafe brand, but you have to check each cashier individually. Do not assume it works just because the name appears on a card.