Boku is a carrier billing service: it connects the casino's cashier to your mobile network, which collects the payment on your bill. It suits small deposits and players who don't want to share card details. Availability depends on the casino, your country and your mobile operator.
How to deposit with Boku
- In the casino cashier, choose Boku or pay by mobile.
- Enter your mobile number and the amount.
- Reply to the confirmation text message, or confirm in the way the screen shows.
- The deposit appears in your casino balance, and the charge goes on your next phone bill or comes out of prepaid credit.
Limits and fees
Pay-by-mobile deposits are capped at low amounts per transaction and per day or month. The caps are set by the mobile operator and the casino, and the cashier shows them. That makes Boku impractical for high-stakes live tables. Some casinos or operators add a fee; the cashier shows it before you confirm. Check your phone contract too: some contracts block premium or third-party billing.
Withdrawals: you need a second method
Carrier billing only works one way, so casinos can't pay winnings back to Boku. Add a bank account, debit card or e-wallet that the casino supports for withdrawals, and complete your identity checks before you request a payout. Casinos usually require the withdrawal account to be in your own name.
Boku and bonuses
Some casinos exclude mobile-billing deposits from welcome offers, or require a minimum deposit above the Boku limit. Read the bonus terms for excluded payment methods, and check how live games count towards wagering. See live casino bonuses.
Boku compared with other methods
| Method | Deposit | Withdrawal | Shares card or bank details with casino | Typical limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boku (pay by mobile) | Yes | No | No | Low |
| Debit card | Yes | Often | Yes | Set by casino |
| E-wallet (PayPal, Skrill) | Yes | Yes, where offered | No | Set by casino and wallet |
| Bank transfer / open banking | Yes | Yes | Bank details | Set by casino and bank |
| Crypto | Yes, where allowed | Yes, where allowed | No | Set by casino |
For details on the others, see PayPal vs other methods, Skrill and Trustly.
Keeping control of spending
Because the charge arrives later on your bill, it is easy to lose track. Set a deposit limit in your casino account and check your operator's spending caps. If phone-bill gambling is getting out of hand, ask your operator to block carrier billing, and see responsible gaming.
