{"id":2151,"date":"2018-01-10T05:50:40","date_gmt":"2018-01-10T05:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?page_id=2151"},"modified":"2020-08-31T20:20:51","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T00:20:51","slug":"sofort","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/sofort\/","title":{"rendered":"Sofort esports betting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for a safe online payment system that allows you to transfer money directly from your online bank account to your esports betting account, Sofort may be the answer you\u2019ve been looking for. We explain how Sofort works for esports bets, and discover the top-rated esports betting sites that accept payments using Sofort.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2020\/08\/sofort.png.webp\" alt=\"Sofort Online Gambling\" width=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 450px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 450\/82;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/sofort.png\" alt=\"Sofort Online Gambling\" width=\"150\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n\n<!-- Table view: sport-esb -->\n\n    <div class=\"table-header\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/data-central\/images\/flags\/US_tick.png\" alt=\"United States Sofort eSports betting sites\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/data-central\/images\/flags\/US_tick.png\" alt=\"United States Sofort eSports betting sites\" \/><\/noscript> <h3>Sofort eSports betting sites<\/h3><\/div>\n\n<table class=\"sport-esb\">\n    <tbody>\n\n        <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n    \n\n<hr>\n<h2>How does Sofort work for esports bets online?<\/h2>\n<p>Sofort is a trusted online payment provider that allows users to transfer funds to an esports betting site directly from their online bank account without ever having to reveal their personal financial information to the online bookmaker. No Sofort registration is required and every transaction is protected by multi-level authentication with online banking details and a unique confirmation code. It\u2019s safe, fast and easy, making it a solid choice for esports betting fans who have an online banking account with an eligible bank, with adequate funds in their bank account to facilitate their transaction.<\/p>\n<p>Sofort is trusted by over 12 million users worldwide, and is now available in 13 European countries. It\u2019s growing popularity means eligible punters can now use Sofort to fund their online betting accounts with real money, ready to instantly be wagered on various esporting events.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>What currencies does Sofort support?<\/h2>\n<p>Sofort is compatible with EUR only. For deposits in other currencies, read our <a href=\"\/banking\/\" title=\"Esports deposit options at betting sites\">esports betting deposit options guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>How to deposit at an esports betting site using Sofort<\/h2>\n<p>If you have an Internet banking account with a financial institution that supports Sofort payments, all you need to do is find a <a href=\"\/sites\/\" title=\"Best esports betting sites\">trusted esports betting site<\/a> that accepts Sofort deposits (our top-rated sites are listed below). From there, making a Sofort deposit is a quick and easy process, and will give you instant access to your funds. <\/p>\n<p>The following is a rough guide to the standard Sofort depositing process, although certain steps may vary depending on your chosen betting site:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"numList\">\n<li>Sign up or login to your chosen esports betting site, making sure to take advantage of any sign-up bonuses available to you<\/li>\n<li>Go to the cashier\/banking\/deposit section<\/li>\n<li>Select Sofort from the list of payment methods available and enter the amount of money you want to transfer to your betting account<\/li>\n<li>Enter your banking account code\/bank name, account number and online banking details<\/li>\n<li>Confirm your deposit by entering the TAN (transaction number) provided to you by your bank, which can be supplied via SMS, paper, or using a TAN generator<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When the payment has been successfully processed, you will receive instant confirmation and be redirected to the esports betting cashier. Sofort funds are available instantly, so you can start placing real money bets on <a href=\"\/counter-strike\/\" title=\"CS:GO esports betting guide\">Counter Strike: Global Offensive<\/a>, <a href=\"\/league-of-legends\/\" title=\"LoL esports betting guide\">League of Legends<\/a>, <a href=\"\/dota-2\/\" title=\"Dota 2 esports betting guide\">Dota 2<\/a> and many other available <a href=\"\/games\/\" title=\"Best esports games to bet on\">esports betting markets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2018\/01\/sofort_esports_payment_method-1024x432.jpg.webp\" title=\"Sofort esports betting deposit option\" alt=\"Sofort esports betting payment method\" width=\"450\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/432;border-radius: 6px;\" class=\"aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/sofort_esports_payment_method-1024x432.jpg\" title=\"Sofort esports betting deposit option\" alt=\"Sofort esports betting payment method\" width=\"450\" style=\"border-radius: 6px;\" class=\"aligncenter\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Best esports betting sites accepting Sofort deposits<\/h2>\n<p>Sofort deposits are not as widely accepted at esports betting sites as traditional online banking methods like credit cards and web wallets, but you will find Sofort as an option at several of the leading online bookies including our top-rated esports betting sites:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"pageList\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/go\/1xbet\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Deposit with Sofort at 1XBet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1XBet<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Sofort deposits accepted<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/go\/arcanebet\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Deposit with Sofort for esports betting at Arcanebet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BetOnline<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Sofort deposits accepted<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/go\/betway\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Deposit with Sofort for esports betting at Betway\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Betway<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Sofort deposits accepted<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/go\/pinnacle\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Deposit with Sofort for esports betting at Pinnacle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinnacle<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Sofort deposits accepted<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/go\/william-hill\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Deposit with Sofort for esports betting at William Hill\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">William Hill<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Sofort deposits accepted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Are there fees when depositing with Sofort?<\/h2>\n<p>No \u2013 Sofort is a free service and there are no fees associated with using the Sofort payment system. An online bookie may charge a processing fee at their own discretion, so always be sure to read the terms and conditions or speak to the customer service team at your chosen esports betting site before handing over your financial details for more information about any associated costs. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Can I use Sofort to withdraw my winnings?<\/h2>\n<p>No \u2013 unfortunately, the Sofort payment system is available for deposits only. If you place a successful esports wager, you will need to choose another <a href=\"\/banking\/\" title=\"Withdrawal methods for esports betting online\"\">trusted payment method<\/a> when it comes time to withdrawing your winnings.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Is it safe to deposit using Sofort?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes \u2013 security is the major drawcard to using Sofort for esports betting deposits. Sofort payments are processed using your standard Internet banking platform, so you don\u2019t need to register for any additional accounts, nor do you have to enter your personal banking details to the online betting site. When you choose to deposit using Sofort, you\u2019ll be redirected to your usual online banking login screen, with your transaction protected by the stringent security methods employed by your online banking provider.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the high level of security provided by the Sofortbet system, all of the top-rated esports betting sites are also protected by a minimum level of 128 Bit SSL (secure socket layer) digital encryption security, ensuring player protection at all times. <\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Sofort deposit alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>If Sofort doesn\u2019t sound right for you or if it is not an accepted payment method at your favourite esports betting site, there are plenty of other safe deposit methods available. Read our <a href=\"\/banking\/\" title=\"Best deposit options for esports betting online\">guide to popular esports betting banking options<\/a>, with commonly available methods including Visa, MasterCard, Neteller, Skrill, POLi, Giropay, AstroPay and Bitcoin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for a safe online payment system that allows you to transfer money directly from your online bank&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2187,"parent":748,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2151","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Sofort esports betting - Esport Bet<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/sofort\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sofort esports betting - Esport Bet\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you\u2019re looking for a safe online payment system that allows you to transfer money directly from your online bank...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/sofort\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Esport Bet\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2020-09-01T00:20:51+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/sofort_esports_payment_method.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1100\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"464\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@esportbetcom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/sofort\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/sofort\/\",\"name\":\"Sofort esports betting - Esport Bet\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/sofort\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/sofort\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/sofort_esports_payment_method.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2018-01-10T05:50:40+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2020-09-01T00:20:51+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/sofort\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/sofort\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/sofort\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/sofort_esports_payment_method.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/sofort_esports_payment_method.jpg\",\"width\":1100,\"height\":464,\"caption\":\"Sofort esports betting payment method\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/sofort\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Best banking methods for eSports betting\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/banking\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Sofort esports betting\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/\",\"name\":\"Esport Bet\",\"description\":\"Global ESports &amp; 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