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Update, November 2026: AstroPay has moved away from the prepaid voucher described on this page. Resellers stopped receiving AstroPay vouchers in December 2024, and AstroPay has restricted its services in parts of Europe, so check that it is available to you before relying on it. Neosurf and Paysafecard are the closest prepaid alternatives.
This page is for players in France who want to know how AstroPay, a virtual prepaid card and wallet, works for online payments in euros, including at gambling sites. It explains what French law allows online, how the AstroPay card and wallet work and how deposits and withdrawals are done. Online casino games are not licensed in France, so read the legal section before you play.
Online Gambling Regulation in France
France has allowed land-based casinos since a 1907 law, and tourists and locals can visit them, with strict rules enforced by the authorities. Online, the picture is different: casino games are not licensed.
France has pushed for safer gambling rules, and the regulator expects licensed operators to follow them.
When the industry went online, France moved cautiously. In 2010 it passed Law 2010-476, which opened online gambling to licensed operators and put ARJEL in charge. The regulator could license online poker, horse racing betting and sports betting, but not online casinos.
Then, a new regulatory body, the ANJ (Autorité Nationale des Jeux), took over from ARJEL in 2020, and online casino players thought something would change, but it didn’t. A new set of restrictions for European operators was introduced, but online casino games remain outside the licensed market.
Online casino games such as slots, roulette and blackjack are not legal in France for any operator, and the ANJ works to have sites that offer them blocked. A 2024 attempt to change this was withdrawn, and we found no bill before Parliament as of September 2026. You will not find an online casino licensed by the ANJ. Many international sites still accept French players, but they are unlicensed in France and give you no French player protection, so we advise caution.
The next question is the payment method. AstroPay was long known for its virtual card across online gambling, and it has since added an app wallet (see e-wallets). Its availability in France, and in which currencies, can change, so check the AstroPay app and its terms before relying on it.
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Using AstroPay Across French Online Casinos
AstroPay says it launched AstroPayCard in 2009, first aimed at Latin America and China, and later expanded to Europe, Canada, Asia and Africa. It is run by AstroPay Global (IOM) Limited, licensed by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IOM FSA). AstroPay’s terms and conditions list the countries where it is restricted, and the company has restricted some services in parts of Europe, so check that it is available to you before you sign up.
It began as a virtual prepaid card; today there is also an app wallet. With the wallet you hold a multicurrency account and can save, spend and send money.
To sign up, download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play, or register on the website, with your mobile number and basic personal details. App accounts require identity verification, so they are not anonymous. After you order the virtual prepaid card, you can fund the account with Google Pay, Apple Pay or a debit or credit card. AstroPay also runs a loyalty programme; see its website for the terms.
The next section explains how a deposit and a withdrawal work.
Deposits and Withdrawals with AstroPay
Casinos that accept French players and list AstroPay include SpinBetter, Wins Royal and CasinoStars. They are not licensed in France, we do not recommend them, and acceptance of AstroPay varies by site.
If you decide to use such a site, register an account with it. To make a deposit with AstroPay, go through the following steps:
Some casinos pay out to AstroPay, and LCB has reported on a quick AstroPay withdrawal test. Only the wallet can receive payouts, and not every casino supports it.
The steps are similar: select AstroPay from the Withdrawal Methods and enter the amount. The operator reviews the request first, which can take a day or two, and then the payout depends on the casino and AstroPay.
Conclusion
AstroPay has been a familiar name in online payments for years, and today it is an app wallet with a virtual card. Online casino games are not licensed in France, so any casino you use is unlicensed there. Check that AstroPay is available to you, and whether the casino supports it for withdrawals, before you register.
FAQs
Can I still buy an AstroPay Card voucher?
No. A reseller notice reports that voucher supply to resellers ended on 16 December 2024, and AstroPay now centres on its app wallet and virtual card. We found no AstroPay statement on the end date.
Can I withdraw casino winnings to AstroPay?
It depends on the casino. A voucher or virtual card cannot receive a payout; the app wallet may, if the casino supports it. Check the withdrawal list in the cashier.
Is AstroPay regulated?
AstroPay Global (IOM) Limited was licensed for payment services and e-money by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority, announced in May 2023. That says nothing about whether any casino is licensed where you live.
Are online casinos legal in France?
No online casino games are licensed in France. The ANJ licenses online poker, horse racing betting and sports betting only, and it works to have casino sites blocked. International casinos that accept French players are unlicensed there and give no French player protection.
Other ways to pay in France
We also review these payment methods for players in France: Bitcoin, PayPal, CASHlib and Tether.