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Verify your virtual wallet for better identity protection
When you first sign up for a NETELLER eWallet, you receive an Express account. An Express account allows you to quickly deposit and transfer funds to your favourite merchants or your friends and family. However, to take advantage of all the NETELLER services—including the Net+ Prepaid MasterCard® and higher limits and withdrawals—you will need to verify your account.
Why verify your eWallet?
NETELLER is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). As a regulated financial institution, we need to know who is using our system. When members verify their accounts we ask them to provide proof of identification and proof of address. This allows us to ensure we know who our members are.
As a result of verifying your account, we can provide you with additional services such as an increase in limits, international roaming access, withdrawals via Net+ card and heightened security. Verifying your account also helps to prevent fraud and identity theft. Once you verify your account, your account status will change to Extended.
How to verify
NETELLER offers several ways in which you can verify your account. To see which options are available to you, sign into your NETELLER account and click the “Upgrade Account” link found under the QuickLinks menu on the left hand side.
For more guidance on upgrading your account, watch the video below:
Today’s post was written by Jag, a Marketing Manager. Jag loves driving her big truck and visiting Las Vegas (but not necessarily both at the same time).
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Loading ...Back to school without breaking the bank
Having the student tuition blues? Going to school nowadays can be quite expensive. Last year I was feeling pretty down about my cash flow situation. I did some research, looked around, and finally came up with these 10 tips that helped keep my budget and my stress on track.
10 tips to help students save money
1. Drop the fancy data and phone plans
We are told through the media that we need fancy data plans, unlimited SMS, and free calling. Communications companies even have plans specifically for students. I recommend dropping the big data plan, as most phones come equipped with Wi-Fi, and your campus usually provides free Wi-Fi. Keep your phone for important calls. You can use online calling services such as Skype and ooVoo to make free calls PC to PC, or use your Net+ Prepaid MasterCard® to set up a paid account.
2. Laptops and Gadgets
Shop early. Typically by August all of the major electronics retailers have their back to school sales for computers. Buy what you need, don’t get lured into fancy features that usually end up costing you more. Keep an eye out for exclusive student deals.
3. Meals on us
Ever heard about the school meal plans? Try to avoid these if you can. School meal plans are more expensive than they sound, and will actually end up costing you more. On the other hand, having your grocery money lying around your house might vanish too quickly on video games, booze and parties. Instead, I use my Net+ card as my meal card; it’s accepted anywhere you can use MasterCard. I buy all my groceries on my card, putting 150 USD on my card every month. This way I can ensure I don’t spend beyond my means.
4. Avoid fancy gyms
Doctors recommend 1 hour of physical activity each day. There’s many alternative ways of getting this physical activity other than paying 30+ EUR for a gym membership every month. Your school will typically have a free gym for students – check that out first. Second, drop by the athletics department; most student organizations offer several intramural teams and pick-up games to join. It’s great way to stay active and make new friends, all for free.
5. Leave the car at home
The cost of gas, insurance, car payments, and parking are just too much for any student to afford. You don’t need a car, especially when there’s public transportation available at a fraction of the cost. Don’t forget, skateboarding, rollerblading, biking and walking can also get your around for free.
6. Buy used books
After my first semester, I realized that new textbooks were a waste, especially since I would never open them again. You can save a small fortune by buying used books. Shop online for books with your Net+ virtual card, or try finding a peer who might have taken the class before. Click here if you’d like to compare textbooks.
7. Don’t pay bank fees
You need to store all your hard earned cash, scholarship, or student loan money somewhere. Most banks offer a student account; however, these accounts only offer you limited transactions, only a few free transactions per month, as well as a monthly account service fee. With a NETELLER eWallet, you can keep your funds in your account and pay for all your needs for free using the Net+ Prepaid MasterCard.
8. Avoid the credit cards
As students we love anything free. This is how most high-interest rate credit card companies take advantage of us. They’ll offer a free water bottle, shirt or a chance to win something for just signing up for a credit card. Credit card companies offer you high limits so you’re enticed to spend beyond your means and then are stuck paying off a loan with a very high interest rate. Avoid paying interest and spending beyond your means with a Net+ prepaid card.
9. Watch it online
It’s pointless to pay for cable TV when you barely have time to sit in front of the TV. Nowadays you can purchase tons of music, TV shows and even movies directly online. You can make your entertainment purchases securely online using your Net+ virtual card.
10. Control your spending.
There’s no better way to stay on budget than to know what you’re spending your money on. Keep your receipts. Set yourself up with a monthly budget for your expenses, deposit the amount you have to spend into your NETELLER account and use your Net+ card to track and control your spending. The Net+ cards won’t allow you to spend more than what you have in your account.
I hope these tips help you out as much as they have helped me. Good luck with the upcoming semester!
Today’s post was written by Jag, a Marketing Manager. Jag loves driving her big truck and visiting Las Vegas (but not necessarily both at the same time).
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Country spotlight: deposit money online in Argentina
Do you live in Argentina or know someone who does? We’ve compiled some resources to give you all the ins and outs of using NETELLER from Argentina.
Deposit funds to your NETELLER eWallet
It's easy to make a local deposit using Cobro Express and Bapro. Just follow these steps:
- Sign into your NETELLER account and select the DineroMail banner.
- Enter your Account ID and the amount you wish to deposit .
- Select your deposit option and complete your deposit.
Once DineroMail has processed your deposit, the funds will typically be credited to your NETELLER account within 1 business day. Click here to watch a demo.
Other deposit options:
- International Bank Transfer – transfer funds from your bank account into your NETELLER account within 2-3 business days
- Credit card and debit card deposits – deposit instantly using a card; however, if the card declines click here
Transfer money online to and from other sites
Transfer money to a merchant from your NETELLER account:
- Log in to your account at the merchant website.
- Go to the “cashier” page. This may also read “deposit funds” or “bank."
- Choose NETELLER from the list of deposit options to continue to the transfer request form.
- Enter the following required information: NETELLER Account ID, NETELLER Secure ID and transfer amount.
- You will receive confirmation from the merchant once you have completed the transfer form.
- The funds will be immediately directed from your NETELLER account into your merchant account and you will have instant access to them.
Read more about how to transfer money to other sites.
Transfer from a merchant to your NETELLER account:
- Log in to your account at the merchant website.
- Choose “withdraw” or “cash out."
- Complete the transfer form with the required information: NETELLER Account ID, NETELLER Secure ID and amount to transfer.
- The transfer may or may not be instant and this is dependent on the merchant.
Read more about how to cash out your winnings.
Send money to others
- Sign in to your NETELLER account
- Select “Transfer Money” from the QuickLinks menu
- Input the email address that your friend has registered with NETELLER and confirm the details for the funds you’d like to send
- The funds will be instantly deposited into your friend’s account
- If your friend doesn’t have an account they will receive an email informing them how to receive their funds
Learn more about Money Transfer
Withdraw funds from your NETELLER eWallet
- Net+ Prepaid MasterCard® – withdraw cash instantly, spend in stores or use the funds in your account to shop online
- Member Wire – request for funds to be wired from your NETELLER account to your bank account within 5–10 business days. Email memberwire@neteller.com to request a Member Wire withdrawal
- Cheque – have a cheque mailed to the address registered on your NETELLER account. Sign in to your account to request a cheque withdrawal
Sign in to your NETELLER account and select the Net+ tab to apply for the Net+ prepaid card or to download the virtual card.
Need extra help? Download our Spanish eWallet guide or contact us.
Today’s post was written by Jag, a Marketing Manager. Jag loves driving her big truck and visiting Las Vegas (but not necessarily both at the same time).
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Place your bet with NETELLER’s eWallet
Let’s admit it: we all know it’s fun to bet on a game now and then. My friends like making wagers with each other over hockey or soccer. But while 2 guys at work making a gentleman’s agreement over the Stanley Cup is simple, making a bet online can be trickier. The NETELLER eWallet can help you make your online sports betting easier.
Advantage of an eWallet
Your NETELLER eWallet gives you a secure place to store your money for all your online sports betting needs. True, you could just deposit directly to the betting sites, but there are advantages to using your eWallet instead.
- You can shop around for the best line or price of a game, before moving your money. Since game lines/prices fluctuate frequently it is important to hold the bulk of your balance in your NETELLER account before deciding which book or merchant you want to place your bet at.
- Choose from a variety of merchants: a full list of sports betting sites that accept NETELLER is available through our Facebook site
- Your eWallet can help you stay on top of your money. Tracking your deposits and withdrawals from your NETELLER account can help make sure you’re not betting more than you planned.
- It’s easier to collect your winnings: online gaming sites can take weeks to send you a cheque, while using your eWallet means your winnings are yours to use wherever you choose right away. You can even withdraw them from an ATM using your Net+ card, all for lower fees than cashing out through the merchant site.
- Your personal information, like your credit card or bank account numbers, stays safe.
- Transferring money from your eWallet can help you earn ballots for promotions and giveaways.
Tips on placing your bet
First, just load your eWallet with the money you’ve set aside. Depending on where you’re from, NETELLER offers several free deposit options, such as POLi or DIRECTEbanking.com. Transferring money from your eWallet rather than using your credit card or making a bank transfer can help you avoid deposit fees from merchant sites.
Start with a small deposit to the merchant; test the terms and conditions, check for additional fees and make sure the site is right for you before making larger deposits. Also, make sure your eWallet is set to the same currency as your preferred merchant, to save yourself exchange fees.
Using your eWallet can make your sports betting experience faster, cheaper and easier. So when the big game comes around, you can enjoy the excitement knowing that your money is in good hands. If you’re still making online bets through your credit card, sign up with NETELLER for free to get your eWallet today!
Today’s post was written by Danny. When not writing plays, Danny's part of NETELLER’s social media team. Follow Danny's musings on Twitter (@danny_g).
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Stashing your cash
Remember the days when money was fun? Gone are the days of dropping coins in your piggy bank or hiding money under the mattress, the excitement of counting it to use it for something you truly wanted.
Boy, times have changed. Pocket change is a thing of the past; now plastic is used for everything. We don’t have the loose change hanging around to stash for our fun expenditures. But guess what: for the all grownups out there, an eWallet can be just as fun to have as a piggy bank. Stashing your cash is now about electronically moving “fun” money to an eWallet away from your “responsible” money (aka the money that’s paying your bills). You don’t have to feel guilty about splurging on whatever your heart desires if it came from your “fun” money account, right?
Make money fun again
With the hope of reigniting your excitement for money, I challenge you to make money fun again. At the beginning of the month, stash your cash in an eWallet. Then use it for something you truly want. Happy stashing!
Let us know what you’ll stashing your money for.
Today’s post was written by Kimber. She is a Marketing Program Manager and is passionate about building the NETELLER community.
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Staying loyal to NETELLER
Today’s blog is a guest post from Christian, one of our VIP members.
NETELLER has been my number 1 eWallet for the past 5 years or so. While there’s a lot of eWallets out there, NETELLER has always met my expectations. I was enrolled pretty early into the VIP program, giving me lots of benefits such as cash rebates, fraud guarantee, exclusive promotions, free deposits and much more. On top of this, their customer service has always gone the extra step in giving 100% dedicated quick and great service.
Travelling with NETELLER
Wherever I travelled, whether it was around Scandinavia, to the UK, to central Europe or the Mediterranean, they have always been available if I needed any help at all. Oh, did I mention their Net+ Prepaid MasterCard®? I have it with me wherever I go, and it’s really simple. Make sure your NETELLER account is funded, go to an ATM, enter your code and there you go, CASH 
. I used it in different countries, never any hassle. But make sure to inform your NETELLER agent that you are travelling, so they don’t block your card for security reasons when they notice it’s being used in another country. I think this is actually great, in case you lose your card for whatever reason. On top of that, the fraud guarantee you have on your account together with using the virtual card should probably make NETELLER the safest option to have as an eWallet.
Cash back
Now I am waiting for cashback on my activity for the last month or so. Come on, how great is that? You actually receive percentages of your activity. Gotta love it . With the funds available, you can do whatever you want. Withdraw it at an ATM for a small weekend break or transfer it to your favorite merchant. Maybe you even want to surprise your friends or family with a little gift; just use the Money Transfer option in your account. If you need to deposit extra into your account, there are numerous ways to do it, although some countries have restrictions on deposit options. I prefer the bankwire option. It’s cheap, quick and you get a notification in your account as soon as the money has been credited.
So to potential new members, do not hesitate to try out NETELLER. You would simply love it. To all the other loyal members, keep enjoying it!
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Keep track of your online spending with your eWallet
I’m a big aromatherapy buff, but buying supplies in local shops can be expensive. That’s why I love, love, love to buy essential oils online. Everything’s so much cheaper if you know the right websites. The problem is, you can’t buy online using cash. And left to my own devices I would probably own every oil out there… Last year my credit card took a big hit when I got carried away.
I stay on budget with Net+
Ever since I started working at NETELLER, my essential oil addiction has stopped being an issue. That’s because I figured out I can use my Net+ Prepaid MasterCard® to shop anywhere I want online.
By loading my NETELLER account with my personal budget for the month, I only spend what I can afford. Which is great news for my credit rating – and my peace of mind.
Today's blog is by Ashton. She’s a strong charity advocate, loves Pilates, long walks on the beach… Oh yeah, and she’s a typical red head.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Cashing out winnings to your virtual wallet
You’re a winner, CONGRATULATIONS! I know when I win I love to treat myself with some online shopping. Now that your money is burning a hole in your virtual pocket, you need a place to cash out, right?
Collecting your winnings
Whether you have won a little or a lot, there’s a fast, safe way to get your money out of a gaming site and into your hands. Here’s how:
- Visit the site where you want to cash out your winnings
- Log into your merchant account
- Select ‘Withdrawal’ or ‘Cashout’
- Select NETELLER as your withdrawal option
- Enter your NETELLER Account ID, Secure ID, and the amount of your winnings (for your security, you will never be required to enter your NETELLER password on a merchant site, so if you are asked, please report the site to phishing@neteller.com)
Just to be sure, you can sign in to your NETELLER account to see your winnings.
Yours to spend
Depending on the merchants processing time, your money transfer might be instant, or take up to 7 days. Once the money is in your NETELLER account, it’s yours to use how you like:
- Use the Net+ PrePaid MasterCard® to withdraw it from an ATM
- Spend it wherever MasterCard is accepted
- Transfer your winnings to any of the thousands of other sites that accept NETELLER (visit our merchant directory for a full list)
It’s as simple as that. Good luck and safe play.
Today’s blog is by Ashton. She’s a strong charity advocate, loves Pilates, long walks on the beach… Oh yeah, and she’s a typical red head.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...eWallet on a Smartphone
Don’t you love having access to the whole wide world wherever you go? I cannot live without my Smartphone.
In a day and age where no one really uses their phone to just call someone or to send an SMS, we need to be able to use our phones to do any and everything under the sun.
Did you know you can use your Smartphone to easily transfer funds from your NETELLER account to a merchant site?
Online payments through your phone
Transferring money via your Smartphone is the same as depositing at a traditional gaming website using your PC.
First make sure that your NETELLER account has funds in it. Then just visit the merchant’s deposit page on your mobile browser or application.
Enter in your NETELLER Account ID, 6-digit Secure ID and the amount you want to transfer. In the time it takes for your mobile browser to refresh, the funds in your NETELLER account will be transferred to the merchant. This is because transfers from your NETELLER account to any merchant site are always instant.
When using NETELLER on your mobile phone, please ensure your mobile network does not assign an IP address from a non-serviced country (such as the USA) as this will result in your account being temporarily closed.
Go ahead, give it a try, have fun and enjoy.
Today’s post was written by Jag. She recently left her post as VIP Account Manager to become a Marketing Manager. Jag loves driving her big truck and visiting Las Vegas (but not necessarily both at the same time).
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Skip the credit card and game with your Net+ card
More and more online gaming is revolving around online micropayments. As an example, consider your Xbox Live account. Any time you want new missions for Mass Effect, new multiplayer maps for Halo or new songs for Rock Band you need to pull out your credit card, buy new Xbox live points, spend those points on your DLC, and then deal with the credit card charges when your next statement arrives. And if you’re playing games online, you might need to supply further personal information as well. But there is an easier way.
A simpler alternative for payments
The Net+ Prepaid MasterCard® provides a simpler way to handle all of your online gaming micropayments. It’s like going to an arcade back in the 80s: you didn’t need a credit card and 2 forms of ID, just a roll of coins. Your NETELLER account keeps all your coins in 1 place so that when you are ready to play, you just need to use your Net+ card. And that means you don’t need a credit card.
The Net+ Prepaid MasterCard provides a measure of convenience over other prepaid cards or vouchers. Most such cards need to be purchased or loaded up at a store, but with Net+, you can add funds and monitor your balance online. It’s perfectly convenient: make payments in 1 window while you check your balance in another.
From the virtual wallet to your wallet
Perhaps most useful, the Net+ Prepaid MasterCard allows you to turn your virtual money back into real world cash. When your game pays money back to you, simply use your Net+ card to take out cash from any Cirius or Maestro ATM or just use the card to pay for a nice dinner. It gives you access to and control of your money at all times.
Your Net+ card lets you arrive at your gaming site with a virtual roll of coins. Spend whatever you need to without credit cards or having to share your personal information, and when you’re done your virtual coins can become real cash again. It’s the quick and easy way to handle gaming charges.
Today’s post was written by Danny. As part of NETELLER’s social media team, Danny is active on our blog and Facebook. Danny can be found on Twitter (@danny_g).
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