Ever since games of chance came online, there have been developments to improve the players’ experience. New software developers appear left and right, new games are being invented constantly and new payment methods are created each year to attend to the needs of this group of people.
What’s great is that there are actually payment methods created to cater to the online gambling industry precisely. One such solution that was designed with the online gambler in mind is Zimpler. How has this payment solution changed the game? Why is Zimpler a great payment option for online bingo players?
Introduction to Zimpler
Created in 2012…
…by a Swedish company Smart Payments Nordic, this payment solution was called PugglePay. It was designed by Kristofer Ekman Sinclai and Johan Friis who wanted to fill the void in the online gambling industry by creating a payment solution that would allow players to pay online using their mobile device. The moment it was launched, the product received great feedback by users, quickly the word spread, and many European online bingo and casino players started using it. In only a year, the solution managed to obtain a rather large number of operators and by 2014, it already started receiving awards for its services.
It received the award…
…“Nordic eCommerce Newcomer of the Year”, which only further proved that it is a solution worth the trust. On that note, the solution received its license by the Financial Services Authority in Sweden, which added another level of security and attracted users from all over Europe. The solution expanded its reach and it started getting recognition from users from other countries. The main reason was the fact that it is really easy to use and really convenient to pay with, and above all, highly secured.
That’s why…
…it rebranded to Zimpler in 2016, with the wordplay signifying that it is, indeed, a solution that would provide you with a simpler and easier online banking. The name stuck to potential customers and actually proved that the rebranding idea was a smart one.
Today, you will see Zimpler on the lists of many online casino and bingo sites. It is an eWallet that is super easy to start with, comes with low costs, and gives you the chance to start playing your favourite live bingo games in just a few clicks. As said, it was designed with the online gambler in mind, so naturally, it has a lot to offer to these players. In fact, Zimpler regularly introduces offers that would allow users to either use its services free of charge for a certain period of time, for instance or other types of promotional offers that would intrigue new users. As such, it only further shows its dedication to users and its focus on maintaining the top spot on the list of FinTech companies.
Getting Started with Zimpler
As introduced…
…Zimpler is very easy to start with. To become a user, you would need to go to its official site and either via your mobile or desktop device, you need to start the registration procedure. First, you would need to enter your valid mobile phone number. Once you do that, you will receive a verification code that you would need to enter in the second step of the procedure. Keep the code safe, as you will need it each time you decide to sign in. This is a feature added for your convenience so that you won’t need to memorize a huge password every time you log in, plus, only you, the mobile phone owner, will ever know the code.
Once you enter the code…
…you will be generated with an account. The next step would be choosing a payment method to fund your account with. You will see that depending on the method you choose to use, some small fees would apply. The fees would be charged by Zimpler for the basic costs of the transfer. There are two ways to fund your account. You can either get a bill on your email or phone which you can pay with bank wire transfer or direct bank deposit, or you can pay by a card. If you go with the first choice, you would have to pay the bill in 14 days, if you don’t want to pay a penalty fee. If you go with the second option, your transaction will be automatically charged from the card you have linked to your account.
Depositing and Withdrawing
Since Zimpler was specifically created with the online gambler in mind, it was designed to make the depositing and withdrawing processes super easy. But, it was also designed to provide players with additional features, like limiting their spending, blocking their accounts once they’ve spent a certain amount of money, etc.
To make a deposit with it…
…you would need to find an online bingo site that accepts it. As mentioned, Zimpler is an option across hundreds of online casino and bingo sites, so you should have no trouble finding one that suits you. Once you create an account with it, you would have to go to the site’s Cashier/Banking section. Choose Zimpler from the offered payment solutions, and select it as your default deposit method. The log-in window will pop up, where you’ll need to enter your phone number. As soon as you get a verification code, you’ll get access to your account.
From here…
…you would need to choose the amount of money you wish to deposit at your online bingo account. Confirm the transaction, and in no time, your funds would be available for you to start playing your favourite £1 bingo games, 80-ball or other bingo variants.
Withdrawals are as easy…
… and as long as you have won something, you’ll be able to cash it out. This service was not previously available to users, but now, players can repeat the same process, and get the money on their Zimpler account. From there, however, they would need to choose how and where to transfer their money to, be it bank accounts, credit cards or other payment solutions. Should you choose your bank account, once you request a withdrawal and it has been approved, Zimpler would transfer it directly to your bank account.
FAQ
What are the disadvantages of using this eWallet?
One of the main disadvantages of using the eWallet is the country restriction. The method is available in the UK, the EEA and the EU, but that’s it. Players from other countries across the world cannot use it, for instance, the US or Australian players. Another issue with it is that you are subject to a fee that goes from SEK9 to SEK49, depending on the amount of funds you deposited. Plus, there’s the penalty charged if you don’t pay the bill on time.
How to be certain that my money will be safe with Zimpler?
The fact that it is licensed to provide its services by the Swedish Financial Services Authority, and the fact that it implements the latest encryption to secure your funds speak for themselves. The eWallet adds another layer of protection by providing you with verification codes, so you’ll be the only one who knows those codes, hence, the only one who can use the account.
Does Zimpler offer a Customer Support service?
Of course. One of the reasons players choose it is because of its Customer Support service. Available in Svenska, Suomi and English, 24 hours a day during business days and via email and Facebook Chat, and from 10 am to 5 pm via phone, its Customer Support agents are at users’ disposal for anything they might need. Plus, the team has ensured to provide users with video tutorials on how to use it and has ensured to provide non-Swedish speaking users with English support.
Can I fund my Zimpler account with VISA?
Sure. There are many card options that you can link to your Zimpler account. When you decide to start with it, you will see that VISA, Maestro and MasterCard are some of your options, as are Swish, BankID and Bank Transfer.
How will I pay the bill if I choose it as an option to fund my eWallet?
You can go to your chosen bank establishment and from the tellers’ office, you can pay the bill. Don’t panic if you have lost your bill, since Zimpler gives you the option to click on the “Can’t find my bill”. Click on the field and you will be sent the bill via email or SMS.
Do I need to download an app to access my eWallet?
No. That’s why it is called Zimpler – for simplify your life. You don’t need to create codes with numbers, letters, or hieroglyphs. You don’t need to download an app and waste your phone memory. You don’t need to worry about anything. All you need to do is access its website via your preferred browser and enter your phone number to get your code. You get access to your account in an instant.