How to deposit into a betting account with EcoCash

Before you start

• Your betting account should be in your name, and so should the EcoCash wallet you pay from. Using someone else's wallet can cause problems when you withdraw.
• Make sure your EcoCash wallet has enough balance for the deposit and any charges.
• Know the bookmaker's minimum deposit. For example, one bookmaker we checked lists a minimum of USD 1 for EcoCash.
• Decide your budget first. See bankroll management.

The usual steps

Bookmakers use different payment screens, but EcoCash deposits normally work like this:

1. Log in to the bookmaker's official site or app.
2. Tap Deposit (sometimes "Top up" or "Cashier").
3. Choose EcoCash as the payment method (sometimes under "Mobile money").
4. Enter the amount in USD and, if asked, your EcoCash phone number.
5. Tap Next, Pay or Confirm.
6. Your phone shows an EcoCash payment prompt (a pop-up asking you to approve). Check the amount and merchant name, then enter your EcoCash PIN to approve.
7. Wait for the confirmation: an SMS from EcoCash and a success message on the betting site.
8. Check that your betting balance has increased.

Bookmakers we have verified for EcoCash

See bookmakers that accept EcoCash for the list we have checked, with step-by-step guides for specific bookmakers where available.

Safety

• You only ever enter your EcoCash PIN in the official EcoCash prompt on your phone, never on a website form and never to a person.
• Genuine bookmakers do not ask you to send money to an individual's EcoCash number.
• Keep the confirmation SMS until the money shows in your betting account.

Fees and limits

EcoCash and bookmakers set their own charges and limits, and they change. Check the bookmaker's deposit page and your EcoCash tariffs before you deposit.

Summary

Choose EcoCash in the bookmaker's cashier, enter the amount, approve the prompt with your PIN, and keep the SMS until your balance updates.