Prepaid MasterCard cards from Intercash are now making payment transactions quicker and easier at prominent online casinos at Playtech and require no special integration or set-up by operators.

Using the Intercash prepaid platform, players’ winnings are deposited directly onto their card, which can then be used at any of the ATMs or points-of-sale on the MasterCard network, or to deposit them back to any of their online casino accounts.

Initially, 18 Playtech powered casinos - including Titan, Europa, Tropez and Vegas Red of the Fastengine group - will offer the new Intercash prepaid MasterCard card as a deposit/withdrawal option. Affiliates of these casinos and poker rooms will also have the option of receiving their commission payments on an Intercash card.

Intercash CEO Patrick Seguev commented: "The venture between our companies marks a significant step into what is becoming an industry standard, with many online gaming software providers and operators integrating our safe, efficient and smart payment solutions as a standard part of their software package."

"By giving their players and affiliates instant access to their winnings and earnings on a secure chip-and-PIN MasterCard card, gaming companies will reduce their costs in terms of cheque payouts and bank transfer fees," addded Seguev.