Getting money in and out of Smokos in New Zealand
What you can deposit with, what actually pays out, and the limits and rules around both. No guessing games - here's what's confirmed.
Depositing and withdrawing aren't the same list of methods here, and that trips people up. Sort it out before you fund your account, not after you've tried to cash out.
Getting money in
| What | The facts |
|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $20 (or your currency's equivalent) |
| Account currency | Locked in at signup - you can't switch it after, so pick the right one up front. |
| Processing | Card, Apple Pay and crypto deposits are usually credited straight away. |
Getting money out
Cards aren't a withdrawal option for New Zealand players, even though they work fine for depositing. What actually pays out:
| What | The facts |
|---|---|
| Bank transfer payout time | ~3 banking days |
| Monthly withdrawal cap | $50,000 per month (VIP exceptions possible); wins above $50,000 may be paid in monthly $50,000 installments |
| Progressive jackpots | Always paid in full, no instalment cap. |
| Before you can withdraw | Your deposit has to be wagered at least once - you can't deposit and immediately cash out untouched. |
| Closed-loop rule | Withdrawals go back the way the money came in - same method, same account. It's an anti-fraud thing, not Smokos being difficult. |
Crypto, specifically
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tether (USDT) are accepted for both deposits and withdrawals.
Fees and the fine print
Standard deposits and withdrawals don't carry a Smokos fee. Two things worth knowing anyway: a bank transfer can pick up charges from an intermediary bank along the way (outside Smokos's control), and if an account sits completely inactive for 12 straight months, a small monthly admin fee kicks in on whatever balance is left - it stops the moment the balance hits zero or you come back and use the account. Big wins - over $10,000 in a single day - trigger some extra anti-fraud checks before payout. That's normal, not a sign anything's wrong.
Before your first withdrawal you'll need to clear a standard ID check (KYC) - that's covered in full on the safety and fair play page, not repeated here.