Playing in AUD
BitStarz lets you open an account in Australian dollars, so your balance, bonus caps and Wednesday spins all read in A$. Here is how to set it up and keep conversion costs at zero.
- AUD account
- No casino fees
- Cost calculator
- 24/7 live chat
Yes, you can play in AUD at BitStarz. Choose AUD in the currency drop-down while signing up and the whole account runs in Australian dollars. The casino does no currency conversion itself, so pick AUD first and avoid exchange costs.
Step by step: open and fund an AUD account
Most worries about playing at an offshore casino come down to one thing: what happens to your money when it crosses a border. At BitStarz you can sidestep the question by playing in Australian dollars from the start.
- Open the sign-up form: go to the BitStarz site and start registration. The form asks for the usual account details, and the currency is part of it.
- Choose AUD: open the currency drop-down, which sits alongside NZD, JPY, CAD and BTC, and select AUD. Do this before you submit. The casino does no exchange, so this single click decides what every balance, bonus and spin tier will be counted in.
- Log in and read the cashier: the deposit methods for AUD, and their minimums, are shown only after login. They are not published to visitors, so look at the list for your own account rather than relying on a third-party guess.
- Deposit from your own account: use a card or bank account in your name only. If you pay by card, glance at your next statement. It may list the charge in EUR or USD, and your bank may add a conversion fee on top.
- Play, wager once, withdraw: each deposit needs one full turnover before a cash-out, and payouts return to whichever method funded the account. Have your ID ready in case verification pauses a payout.
If you want to compare routes before you register, Payment Methods covers the options, and the minimum deposit page explains how to find your starting amount.
Local specifics for Australians
Playing in AUD is not just a label on your balance. It changes what you see on your bank statement, which games you can open and how the bonus rules read.
- Casino fees on deposits
- None
- Casino fees on withdrawals
- None
- In-casino currency exchange
- Not offered
- Max bet with a bonus
- A$5
- Games open on AUD
- About 6,500
- Pokies open on AUD
- Over 6,000
Statement currency and bank fees
BitStarz states in its terms that card deposits may appear on your statement in EUR or USD, and that your bank may charge conversion fees. The casino itself takes nothing, but the bank sits between you and the cashier and can add a margin. How much depends entirely on your card, which is why the calculator below asks for your own figure instead of guessing one.
AUD or crypto: which wallet suits you
AUD wallet
Your balance is in A$, the bonus caps and the Wednesday tiers are in A$, and you never convert inside the casino. The trade-off is a smaller game list, since NetEnt and a few other studios are not playable on AUD.
Crypto wallet
Twelve coins are supported, from Bitcoin and Ethereum to Solana and USDC, and crypto deposits and withdrawals are instant on the casino side with 0% fees. You carry the exchange spread and price swings yourself, because the casino is not an exchange.
What Australian banks do with these payments
Your bank has a say too. ING has declined payments to some cryptocurrency exchanges since April 2024, and Westpac Group, St.George included, refuses payments to some crypto exchanges it treats as high risk. If you top up a crypto wallet first, expect an extra check or a refused transfer now and then. On the other side, several banks let you block gambling transactions on your own card: ANZ in its app, Suncorp Bank with its Gambling Lock, St.George in Internet Banking. At ANZ and Suncorp switching the block off takes 48 hours, which is the point of it.
One rule of thumb: if you gamble with Australian dollars and want to see Australian dollars, pick AUD. If you already hold crypto and move it around anyway, a crypto wallet cuts out the bank.
How the offers read in A$
The welcome package is a 100% first-deposit bonus plus 180 free spins, with bonuses on the next three deposits. It carries 40x wagering on the bonus and free-spin winnings, the bonus is valid for 7 days, and the spins arrive 20 a day over 9 days. The A$ caps of the package are not published, so check the offer page when you log in. The A$5 maximum bet applies whenever a bonus is active.
Once you have made four earlier deposits, Wednesday Free Spins unlock, and the tiers are written in A$:
- DepositA$40
- Free spins20 FS
- DepositA$80 = 80 FS
- Top tierA$160 = 200 FS
The weekly tournaments Slot Wars (pokies) and Table Wars also accept AUD accounts, though their prizes are not quoted in A$. For other offer details, see the current promotions after logging in.
Conversion cost calculator and checklist
Put in your own numbers. The page holds no exchange rates, because you only need the percentages your bank and exchange charge you.
What conversion costs you
Lost on the deposit:
Lost on the round trip back to A$:
The round trip assumes the same margin applies when you bring winnings back, and treats a BTC wallet as a bank margin plus an exchange spread on each leg. Real figures vary, which is the point of typing in your own.
Before your first AUD deposit
Typical mistakes
Almost all AUD problems come from small things that are easy to fix before the first deposit.
- Leaving the currency on the default: the drop-down is easy to skip when you are rushing through the form. Check it reads AUD before you submit, because the casino will not exchange the balance for you later.
- Blaming the casino for a bank fee: BitStarz takes no fees on deposits or withdrawals. A strange line on your statement is usually your bank converting a EUR or USD charge.
- Searching for a favourite studio in the AUD lobby: NetEnt (Starburst), Red Tiger, Evolution, Endorphina, Amusnet, Amatic, Habanero, Thunderkick, Push Gaming, Big Time Gaming and 3 Oaks are not playable on AUD wallets. Use the search box or a studio page to see what is open to you.
- Betting above A$5 on a bonus: the limit applies while a bonus is active. One bold spin can cost you the bonus winnings.
- Paying from someone else's card: only your own cards and accounts are accepted, and withdrawals return to the deposit method, so a mismatch will slow you down.
- Assuming a method exists in AUD: fiat methods and AUD minimums are not published to logged-out visitors, so confirm in the cashier before you plan around one.
If you feel your play is drifting from fun into pressure, Gambling Help Online (gamblinghelponline.org.au) offers free, confidential support for Australians, and BitStarz has responsible gaming tools you can ask live chat about.
What changed recently
AUD itself has not moved: it is still a full account currency, picked in the sign-up form. Around it, on the casino side and at Australian banks, a few things have shifted.
- Licence under the new Curaçao regime: since Curaçao moved to its new licensing authority, BitStarz operator Gareton B.V. holds its licence from the Curaçao Gaming Authority under the 2024-series number OGL/2024/165/0185.
- Updated terms: the general terms and the bonus terms in force have applied since 25 June 2025. They contain the no-conversion wording and the A$5 bonus bet limit discussed above.
- Banks and crypto exchanges: ANZ Plus now blocks payments to crypto exchanges by default through Crypto Protect. Switch it off and those payments are capped at A$10,000 per calendar month. Worth knowing if you plan to fund a crypto wallet instead of AUD.
- Held fast payments: since 18 March 2025 Suncorp Bank may keep an Osko transfer it rates as risky, say to a brand-new payee, on hold for as long as a day, so a first transfer may not be instant.
- Studio availability: NetEnt and some other studios are still not playable on AUD wallets, so the AUD lobby is a subset of the full catalogue.
For how fast money moves once you cash out, Withdrawal Times has the details, and the casino says its average cashout takes no longer than 10 minutes, with a target of paying withdrawals within 1 hour. Verification can pause a payout. If anything on this page does not match what you see in your account, trust the cashier and ask live chat. BitStarz has been around since 2014, and the 24/7 support team is reachable from the HELP button on every page.
When you are ready, open your AUD account and take the first step with the currency set correctly.
Playing in AUD: your questions answered
Can I play in AUD at BitStarz?
Yes. AUD is one of seven fiat account currencies, next to EUR, USD, CAD, NZD, JPY and NOK. You pick it from the currency drop-down in the sign-up form.
Does BitStarz convert my money for me?
No. The terms say the casino provides no conversion or exchange services, including fiat-crypto exchange, and that it is not an exchange. Whatever currency you choose at sign-up is the one you play in.
Will my bank charge me for an AUD deposit?
BitStarz itself adds nothing to a deposit. Card payments can show up on your statement in EUR or USD, and in that case your bank may add its own conversion fee. Check your card terms or ask your bank before the first deposit.
Can I change my account currency later?
Not published. Because the casino does not exchange money, treat the currency as a decision you make once at sign-up, and ask live chat before relying on any change.
Which payment methods work with an AUD account?
Log in and open the cashier: it lists the methods that match your account currency. Fiat methods and their AUD minimums are not published to logged-out visitors. Crypto is available too, see Payment Methods.
Are all pokies playable on an AUD account?
No. About 6,500 of roughly 8,900 games take AUD, including over 6,000 pokies. Some studios, such as NetEnt, are not playable on AUD wallets, so use the search box or the studio pages in the lobby.
Is the A$5 bet limit for bonuses a hard rule?
Yes. While a bonus is running, A$5 per bet is the ceiling. Going over it can put your bonus winnings at risk, so keep each spin at or below that while the bonus is running.
Who do I ask if my AUD deposit looks wrong?
Open the HELP button at the bottom right of any page and start the 24/7 live chat. For payout timing, see Withdrawal Times.
Start in A$ and keep it simple
Pick AUD at sign-up and your balance, bonus limits and spin tiers all stay in Australian dollars from the first deposit.
