Credit card ban as a measure for responsible gambling in UK

As a form of entertainment gambling has become extremely popular. Millions of players use online platforms or land-based outlets for their favourite activity. To keep the fun it is very important to play responsibly. But nowadays we can see many players have become addicted. Take measures for responsible gambling is the top priority for the British Gambling Commission.

Credit card ban is introduced for use on all types of online and offline gambling in the UK. It becomes effective from April 14^th.   

It is important to know that the ban is valid only on casino gambling and excludes National Lottery tickets and scratch cards. Only credit cards will be banned, but not debit cards.

Trying to deal with the increasing gambling addiction in the UK gambling operators, finance institutions and the Gambling Commission have been working together to provide solution for the problem. A packet of responsibility measures have been approved by the Gambling Commission.

The Gambling Commission is starting some amendments to the license conditions. According to the new amendments after March 31^st, all online gambling operators will have to sign up to the GamStop online self-exclusion scheme. They will also have to offer the same service to their consumers.

The use of credit cards is quite convenient for multiple players but at the same time this hides plenty of risks for financial debts and vulnerability. To the massive amount of money consumers usually give to gamble, they should add the fees set up by the credit card providers. Bigger losses usually intensifies the will to make a big win. The ban of credit card use is expected to minimize the risks of players who gamble with money that they cannot afford.

Safe Alternatives to Credit Cards

For players in the UK there are other alternatives to credit cards to play safely at online casinos. On the first place it is recommended to check the payment methods of the casino and the terms and conditions of the provided bonuses and promotions. 

1. Paypal: As a method of payment Paypal is very simple to use. Users can feel sure as a reliable support team is available to answer any question and solve any problem at any time. It is also very safe because it makes use of SSL encryption technologies, so online transactions are quaranteed from the beginning.
2. Skrill: Compared to the other payment methods Skrill is probably the easiest one for making deposits and withdrawals. It is usually with very little or no waiting time and with the lowest fees too. Skrill can be used in two ways. The first one is to open an account directly with Skrill. The second way is to use a prepaid Skrill card. 
3. Neteller: As a e-wallet Neteller can be topped up by linking a credit card or a bank account. The encrypted connection provides a complete safety to any players who decide to use it as a method of payment. It is extremely fast and deposits and withdrawals are instant. The charging fee amount is very low, too.