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Ozow is a peer-to-peer payment gateway handling thousands of retail and online payments each day. It is a banking app, digital wallet, and payment gateway in one, covering everything from bank transfers to instant payments, prepaid vouchers, and P2P transfers. All this is without the usual waiting periods associated with EFTs.
In this article, we take a closer look at what Ozow is, and how you can use it to top up your online casino account.
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What is Ozow?
Ozow is an online payment and EFT provider in South Africa. It is also one of the biggest, available at thousands of merchants. It offers a cashless, cardless payment solution to end users through the Ozow.me app where peer-to-peer payments, retail payments, bank transfers, and prepaid vouchers are available.
Thomas Pays, Lyle Eckstein and Mitchan Adams founded i-Pay, the service that was rebranded to Ozow in 2014.
How to become an Ozow user
To use Ozow, you don’t need a credit or debit card – you will only need a bank account.
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Download the Ozow.me app from the app marketplace of your choice. The Ozow app is available at:
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Register an account, provide the app with your banking details
How to pay using Ozow
Paying with Ozow is as simple as it can be:
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Select “Ozow” as your payment method
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Select the bank where you have an account
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Log in and select the account you want to use
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Validate the payment
Online casinos where you can use Ozow
| Casino | Minimum deposit | Maximum deposit | Processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betway | R10 | R1,000,000 | Instant |
| Supabets | R1 | R1,000,000 | Instant |
| Hollywoodbets | R5 | R199,000 | Instant |
| Bet.co.za | Not specified | Not specified | Instant |
| YesPlay | R50 | Not specified | Instant |
How to deposit with Ozow
Making a deposit with Ozow at a real money casino can be slightly different at each casino, but the main steps are similar:
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Select the “Cashier” or “Deposit” option in your account
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Input the amount you wish to deposit
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Choose a bank from the provided list (Ozow supports all major South African banks)
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When your bank’s interface loads, connect with your online banking account
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Select the account you want to be debited
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Confirm your payment according to your bank’s procedures
Ozow FAQ
What is an Ozow payment?
An Ozow payment is a quick and easy money transfer through the Ozow Instant EFT service. It can be done peer-to-peer from the Ozow.me app, through bank transfer, SMS or a web link.
Is Ozow free?
Yes, it is free for end users.
Are Ozow payments secure?
Yes, they are. Ozow is dedicated to the most secure transactions in the industry.
Does Ozow have an app?
Yes, it does – it can be downloaded from all major app marketplaces.
Does Ozow work with my bank?
Ozow works with all major banks in South Africa, so the answer is probably “yes”.
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