SWIFT bank transfers in online casinos

SWIFT is the international network that banks use to send each other payment instructions; a SWIFT transfer is an ordinary international bank transfer. At Treasure Island Casino it was used for large deposits starting from 1000 USD. Whether a particular online casino accepts SWIFT transfers in 2026, and at what cost, depends on the casino and on your bank.

What SWIFT is

A S.W.I.F.T. transfer goes through a world banking system that is one of the leaders in financial communications. Such a transfer provides users with a secure, reliable and timely transfer of funds across the globe.

Every day millions of users from all over the world send each other secure money transfers through this system. During the day, thanks to this system, about 8 million transactions were passed (figures from 2010), which equals more than 6 trillion USD. Currently (as of 2010), the system is available at all the partner banks of almost all countries around the world.

Strictly speaking, SWIFT itself does not hold or move money: it is a messaging network, and the funds are settled between the banks, sometimes through intermediary (correspondent) banks. To send a transfer, you need the recipient's name, the account number or IBAN and the SWIFT/BIC code of the bank.

The starting amount of a transfer was 1000 USD.

How a SWIFT deposit worked at Treasure Island Casino (archive)

To put money into a player's account at the casino using this money transfer, players had to perform the following steps:

1. Go to the Flash version of the casino, to the “Cashier”. The Flash version was discontinued: browsers have not supported Flash since 2021.
2. In the item “Cash”, press “Deposit”, then select SWIFT.
3. Click on the icon of the transfer: you will get a window with an empty box, where you specify the amount by which you are going to fund your account at our casino.
4. Print the details. With their help, you will be able to make the transfer from any bank of your choice.
5. Once you have made the bank transfer, please contact the support of casino Treasury Island.
6. Cash in your personal betting account will be credited within a day.

The casino no longer operates, so its bank details and support service are no longer available.

SWIFT transfers in 2026

The conditions of a SWIFT transfer, such as fees, the exchange rate and the time it takes, are set by your bank and by any intermediary banks, so ask your bank before sending money and check the current information on the official websites of SWIFT and your bank. Within the euro area, SEPA transfers are often used instead. Some banks refuse or question transfers to gambling operators, and online casinos are not legal in every country, so check the rules where you live first.

Alternatives to a bank transfer

• bank cards: instant deposits, usually with lower minimum amounts;
• e-wallets such as WebMoney or Perfect Money, where they are accepted;
• a domestic bank transfer, or SEPA in Europe;
• prepaid vouchers for small deposits and cryptocurrencies where they are legal.

How to send a bank transfer safely

• Transfer money only to the details shown in the cashier of a licensed casino, never to private accounts sent to you by chat or email.
• Check the recipient's name: it should be the casino operator or its named payment provider.
• Keep the transfer confirmation until the money appears on your balance.
• Pass identity verification (KYC) in advance; as a rule, withdrawals are made to the same method or to an account in your name.
• Large transfers make it easy to overspend, so decide on a limit beforehand. Other methods are listed in the payment methods guide.