ClickandBuy

If you’ve seen ClickandBuy listed as a payment option, here’s the key fact: it closed in 2016. ClickandBuy was a European e-wallet owned by Deutsche Telekom, which shut the service down at the end of April 2016 (with the platform fully closing that August). You can no longer open or use an account. And even when it ran, it was a deposit/spending wallet, and never a New Zealand method. This page explains what happened and what to use instead.
It is written to inform, not to promote. Nothing here recommends gambling or any particular operator. “ClickandBuy” is used for identification only.
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What ClickandBuy Was
ClickandBuy was, in its day, one of Europe’s most popular e-wallets — a service for “1-click” online payments used across more than 30 countries by millions of people to pay at online shops (from the iTunes Store to various casinos). It was acquired by Deutsche Telekom in 2010. Like any e-wallet of that type, it was built around paying merchants — a way to fund purchases — rather than a rail for receiving payouts.
What Happened
In late 2015, Deutsche Telekom announced it would discontinue ClickandBuy, citing strong competition in the payments market. The service stopped operating at the end of April 2016, and after a short transition period it was fully shut down by August 2016. Merchants — including many casinos — removed it as an option, and it has not returned since. So if a cashier still shows “ClickandBuy” today, that’s simply long-outdated information.
What NZ Players Use to Cash Out
For a New Zealand player, the methods designed for this market are the ones to use:
Bank transfer — straight to your NZ bank account, best for larger cash-outs.A Visa or Mastercard debit card — linked to your bank, widely accepted.An NZD e-wallet (Skrill, Neteller) — the fastest fiat route, with a native NZD balance so there’s no conversion. (When ClickandBuy closed, e-wallets like these were among the alternatives it pointed users towards.)
Each is available in New Zealand, supports New Zealand dollars, and can actually receive a payout.
Playing From New Zealand
Whatever method you choose, the operator behind it matters most. From 1 December 2026, under the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026, only operators licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) may lawfully offer online casino games to New Zealanders. All online gambling is strictly R18. A cashier listing a service that closed years ago is a sign its information is out of date. Our casino bonuses guide explains how offers work.
Staying in Control: Responsible Play in Aotearoa
Whichever method you use, the fundamentals are the same: set limits before you play and never gamble with money you can’t afford to lose. Regulated operators must provide control tools such as deposit limits, reality checks and self-exclusion. See our self-exclusion tools guide.
Free, confidential help is available in New Zealand at any time — you do not need to be in crisis to use it.
Factual information disclaimer
This article is provided for general information only. It does not encourage gambling, does not recommend any operator, and is not legal or financial advice.
Gambling involves financial risk and can be harmful. ClickandBuy was a European e-wallet discontinued by Deutsche Telekom at the end of April 2016 (fully closed August 2016); it was a deposit/spending wallet, never a NZD or withdrawal option for New Zealand players. Confirm current withdrawal options with the casino. From 1 December 2026, only DIA-licensed operators may lawfully serve New Zealand players. All online gambling is strictly R18.
If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, free and confidential support is available: the Gambling Helpline Aotearoa on 0800 654 655 or at gamblinghelpline.co.nz, and the New Zealand regulator, the Department of Internal Affairs, at dia.govt.nz.
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Can I still use ClickandBuy?
No. Deutsche Telekom discontinued ClickandBuy at the end of April 2016, and the platform fully closed that August. It hasn’t returned. If a casino still lists it, that’s outdated cashier information.
Could I withdraw winnings to ClickandBuy?
No — beyond being closed, it was a deposit/spending e-wallet designed for paying merchants, not for receiving casino payouts.
Why did ClickandBuy close?
Its owner, Deutsche Telekom, withdrew the service in 2016, citing strong competition in the online payments market.
What should I use instead?
For withdrawals, a bank transfer, a Visa or Mastercard debit card, or an NZD e-wallet like Skrill or Neteller — all available to NZ players.
Where can I get help if gambling becomes a problem?
Free, confidential support is available in New Zealand through the Gambling Helpline Aotearoa on 0800 654 655. Support is available at any time, and you do not need to be in crisis to reach out.