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How to Redeem an Online Casino Bonus – Understanding Casino Bonuses

Step by step guide to redeeming your online casino bonus, and an explanation of what online casino bonuses are. Redeeming a bonus voucher is one of the easiest things in the world to do. You will be provided with on-screen assistance at every juncture of the way, and should you be unclear of anything the online casino FAQ section will guide you step by step through the process. Whether you are claiming a new customer sign up bonus, or a special bonus, the process is more or less the same.

Finding your bonus

Every bonus in an online casino is activated through a bonus code. This bonus code which may be made up of numbers or letters or a combination of the two will be presented to you on the site, visible close to the particular bonus that you wish to claim. In some cases a bonus will be given to you automatically, and in these situations you may not have to enter a bonus code. For the most part however, the casino will require this special bonus code.

Claiming your bonus

Claiming your bonus couldn't be easier. Copy the code itself from the bonus details page, and when registering for your online casino account, in the case of a sign-on bonus, or when entering the site in the case of other types of bonus, you will see a box in which you will be asked for that particular promotional code. Simply paste the code in, that you copied from the bonus page, and continue filling out the form.

What happens next?

The amount of time that it takes for a casino to credit your account with your bonus will vary from one casino to another, however for the most part it will take a coupe of hours. This means that in the mean time you will not see the bonus credits in your account, and you will not be able to immediately play with it. You will be able to find details of the particular waiting time that each site claims it will need in order to upload the bonuses on each site. Once you have waited this time, you should see the bonus balance appear in your account, and it is then yours to play with.

How will I know it worked?

Most casinos will show in 'your account' a balance for real money deposits, and a balance for bonus credit. If the bonus went through correctly you will be able to see the amount that the bonus was for in the bonus balance of your account, and in most casinos you will be able to see it in the transaction history too. If for any reason it didn't work, virtually all online casinos offer 24/7 support via telephone or online assistance – be in touch with them, and they will help you find out what's going on.

It really is as simple as that. Once you have done it a few times, you will start to begin very comfortable with the process, and it will in fact become like second nature to you.

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