Play+

Play+ is widely accepted by New Jersey casinos. It’s a quick and simple way to deposit and withdraw money from your casino account.

 

What is Play+?

Play+ is the casino world’s answer to the somewhat cold relationship between gaming websites and credit and debit card companies. Play+ cards are now synonymous with online casinos.

Company

Sightline Payments is the company behind Play+ prepaid cards. Sightline was founded in 2009 and initially provided legacy cash-access services to the casino industry. During this time, two of the principle founders were working on an unrelated project which later came to be Play+ prepaid cards. Until then, there was no easy way to fund casino accounts (including accounts at brick-and-mortar casinos) using credit or debit cards. Strict regulations combined with lobbying from responsible gambling advocates meant that traditional financial institutions including credit and debit card providers could not transact with online casinos.

Play+ is approved for use in casinos, both online and offline, in New Jersey, Nevada, and Mississippi as well as a number of Native American tribal gaming authorities.

How it Works

You don’t need to leave your house to get your hands on a Play+ prepaid card. You enroll for the card through your online casino, and the physical card will be sent to you in 10-14 days. Check that your casino supports Play+ cards and head over to the “Cashier” section to begin enrollment. Click on the “Play+” option to request the card.

Additionally, you can load the card with funds using your credit card right in the “Cashier” section of your online casino. You are able to make your first deposit before you receive the physical card.

Tips on using Play+ Prepaid Cards

Play+ is a versatile prepaid card that you can use for online shopping, paying at the counter, or withdrawing money at the ATM. You can use your card anywhere that accepts Discover cards.

1. Authentication data

   Play+ cards are PIN secured in addition to your online casino account passwords. Keep your card with you at all times and report a lost card to your casino as soon as you notice that it is missing. Enrolling for a Play+ card is like opening a bank account, and the same stringent security measures common to credit and debit cards apply to your prepaid card.

2. Spending

   The great thing about using prepaid cards like Play+ for online gaming is that you are able to load only the amount of money that you wish to play with. Check your card balance every so often to keep track of your spending, especially if you are funding your prepaid card with your credit card.

3. Shopping online

   You can use your Play+ card anywhere Discover cards are accepted. Plenty of merchants accept discover payments, and by extension, your Play+ card. Once more, you will need to preload your card with the amount you intend to use before shopping online because Play+ doesn’t offer any cash advances or credit lines.

Depositing at Online Casinos with Play+ – Fees and Limits

Using Play+ to deposit funds into your online casino is a two-part process that involves funding your Play+ card and then using that card to deposit money to your casino account. It is not as complicated as it sounds.

To deposit money into your casino account, you first need to make sure that you have enough funds on your Play+ prepaid card. We covered how to do this in a previous section; you can load your prepaid card using a credit card, debit card, or bank transfer from the “Cashier" section of your casino account.

To deposit money into your casino account using your Play+ card:

1. Log onto your online casino account.
2. Head to the “Cashier" page and click on “Deposit".
3. Select “Play+" as your preferred option for depositing money into your account.
4. Enter the amount you wish to deposit.
5. Confirm the dollar amount and then click “Continue".
6. The money will show up in your casino account almost immediately.

Withdrawing at Online Casinos with Play+ – Fees and Limits

Withdrawing funds from your casino account to your Play+ prepaid card is simpler than depositing money into your account as you don’t have to perform two separate transactions.

To withdraw money from your casino account to your Play+ card:

1. Log into your online casino account and head to the “Cashier"
2. Click on the “Withdraw" option and select “Play+" as your preferred withdrawal option.
3. Enter the amount you wish to withdraw.
4. Confirm the transaction.
5. The amount will be credited to your Play+ card.

Why use Play+ to play online?

Out of the more than half a dozen payment options that New Jersey online casinos offer, Play+ is a great way to make casino deposits and withdrawals.

Safety and trust

All money deposited into a Play+ account is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The prepaid card is PIN protected and your casino account is password protected. The fact that you are most likely depositing small amounts of money on your card means you will not be a target of fraudsters who prefer more lucrative credit cards.

Ease of use

Play+ cards are as easy to use as any credit or debit card. It is a widely accepted form of payment, so it is likely that your favorite casino supports it. The fact that you can also shop with the card and even make ATM withdrawals is an added bonus.

Speed

Casino deposits using Play+ prepaid cards are near-instant while withdrawals take 2-3 days in most cases, though it depends on the casino in question. Loading money into your card is also instant and you can perform all these transactions from the comfort of your own home.

Privacy

Play+ is highly regulated, so you don’t have to worry about your private information getting into the wrong hands. Additionally, your personal information is stored in your casino account. Unlike your credit or debit card that has your account information, there isn’t much for a scammer to gain from the information displayed on your Play+ card.

Play+ App

Play+ has a mobile app that you can use to make payments including deposits and withdrawals by using your mobile number. The mobile wallet allows you to pay merchants, pay bills, and keep track of your transactions. You can even make international payments using the app.

How to Use Play+ Cards to Play at the Casino

Traditionally, banks and credit/debit card providers have imposed strict rules regarding casino payments, and sometimes, they outright decline such transactions. Things have changed in recent years and some credit and debit cards enjoy a decent acceptance rate.

Play+ makes it so you don’t have to use your credit or debit card to fund your casino account directly. Instead, you fund your Play+ prepaid card with the amount you would like to spend and then use it to load money to your casino account. You can fund your prepaid card using your debit/credit card, e-check, and e-wallet.

Please note that you cannot set recurring or scheduled transfers from your bank card to your Play+ card. You will need to perform the transaction manually each time. Make sure that your credit/debit card details match your Play+ details exactly or your transactions may be declined.