Top 5 Reasons Aussies Are Switching to PayID for Pokies Deposits

If you’ve spent any time playing online pokies in Australia, you’ve probably noticed a shift in how people deposit. While old-school options like bank transfers and credit cards are still around, more and more Aussie punters are ditching them in favour of PayID — and for good reason. At Thepokiesnet, PayID has quickly become one of the top ways to top up, and we’ve broken down exactly why.

It’s Bloody Fast

Let’s start with the obvious: speed. PayID is part of Australia’s real-time payments system, which means when you send money, it hits your account almost instantly. No more waiting hours (or worse, days) for your funds to clear.

At The Pokies, we tested a $20 deposit via PayID — it landed in the account in under 60 seconds. That’s faster than most card or crypto transactions, and you don’t need to deal with any third-party payment gateways.

No Card? No Problem

Don’t feel like pulling out your wallet every time you want to play? PayID makes life easy. All you need is your email address or mobile number — no card numbers, expiry dates, or CVVs.

It’s perfect for players who want a simple, secure way to deposit without handing over every bit of personal info.

It’s Bank-Backed and Secure

Some players still worry about online payments — fair enough. But PayID is run by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s NPP (New Payments Platform), and works with major banks like Commonwealth, NAB, Westpac, and ANZ.

That means top-tier encryption, fraud monitoring, and two-factor authentication built right in. At The Pokies, deposits are protected by SSL on top of what your bank already provides.

Great for Mobile Players

Since most Aussies now play on their phones or tablets, mobile-friendly payments are a must. PayID works seamlessly with mobile banking apps — just copy the casino’s PayID (usually an email), open your bank app, and send the funds.

You don’t even have to leave your couch — or close your game.

No Extra Fees

The Pokies doesn’t charge fees on PayID deposits, and most Aussie banks treat PayID transfers like regular transactions. That means no sneaky service charges, no FX fees, and no “processing” costs added at checkout.

More of your money goes into your game balance, which is exactly how it should be.

Final Thoughts

PayID isn’t just a trendy new option — it’s fast, secure, and tailor-made for Aussie players. The Pokies Casino saw the writing on the wall early, and now they’ve made PayID one of the smoothest deposit methods on the site.

If you’re still fiddling with credit cards or waiting on bank transfers, maybe it’s time to make the switch. With PayID at The Pokies, your next spin is never more than a minute away.