It has been suggested that Paypal, which is one of the most popular means of payment for online transactions is likely re-emerge on online bingo sites.

The global online payment transaction organisation was used by a few online bingo sites but has not been used by the majority of operators since 2006 as it was believed it would be unsustainable.

PayPal claims to allow "any business or consumer with an email address to securely, conveniently and cost-effectively send and receive payments online".

Several operators have announced plans to offer the service and with many more online bingo operators likely to set-up systems to allow customers to use Paypal in the near future, members will benefit from these offerings. Such additional benefits include:

Safer Payments

When you pay with PayPal your financial details are never shared with sellers or retailers, so you’re more protected against fraud. We also protect your purchase in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.

Faster Payments

Because you don’t have to type in your card details each time you pay, you can check out faster online. You can also get eBay items delivered more quickly, as you can pay the seller instantly.

It’s Easier to use

PayPal is the preferred web payment method in the UK because it’s simply a smarter, savvier way to pay online. All you need is your email address and a password to pay in just a few clicks.

Bingo operators that don’t consider offering Paypal could find themselves losing customers to those that do as Paypal as many customers are still somewhat concerned about giving out Credit Card details over the phone.