Visa Delta

The Visa Delta card was a special brand of debit card marketed mostly in the United Kingdom only, although it was also seen in some other European nations such as the Republic of Ireland. The number of different brands used by the American based Visa group has been steadily rationalised over recent years, so that most of the previous locally available varieties of Visa debit cards have been phased out in favour of the worldwide brand Visa Debit. The process of withdrawing the Delta name from the United Kingdom was begun at the turn of the century, with all the major banks in the UK now issuing Visa Debit branded cards instead. As a consequence, very few Visa Delta cards remain in everyday use.

Just about every online bingo site accepts Visa Debit cards, and a few still retain the old Delta logo as an acceptable payment. This could be for several reasons. Firstly, we suppose there could still be a few odd stragglers still in circulation. Secondly, it looks good on the website, because it makes it appear as if there are loads of different payment options, when really Visa Debit and Visa Delta are effectively the same thing. But most likely the operators have just not got round to altering their web pages!

Together with their rival brand MasterCard’s Maestro, Visa’s debit card is one of the most popular ways to make payments on online bingo sites. It is universally accepted online, and in addition to the absence of any transaction charges, it is really quick and convenient to use. Just about everyone with a bank account now has a debit card, so online payments are a very simple process. For spending with online bingo sites, you just need to register your personal information on your chosen site, then go to the “Banking” page (sometimes by using the “Make a Payment”, or “Deposit” link) and enter your card details.

Using a debit card is also a good way of controlling your budget. Because you are effectively using your own money, there is a clear limit to the amount that you can spend. While of course many people do have an overdraft facility, the idea is that you can only then spend money you actually have, whereas using a credit card means that your ability to borrow the money can lead to spending more than you can really afford. It’s important to remember to play sensibly, and to be able to recognise the signs of problem gambling. There are several places to go if you feel you need advice, especially gambleaware.co.uk. Above all, remember the campaign slogan: “When the fun stops, STOP!”

And after all, online bingo should be fun! So to find the best bingo sites on which to use your Visa Debit (or Delta card if you do still have one), always check out Busy Bee’s comprehensive and detailed site reviews.