10 Signs of a Trusted Bingo Website

Here at Umbingo, we take the privacy and security of our players very seriously, as do all fully licensed and reputable online casino sites.

However, it's a sad fact that, in this day and age of cutting-edge technology and lightning-fast payments, other bingo sites are not as scrupulous - and there are plenty of scammers out there, concocting increasingly elaborate methods of cheating people out of their hard-earned money.

With this in mind, we have come up with 10 important signs for you to look out for, which will show you that you have found a safe and trustworthy bingo site to play at. Read on to find out what they are!

1. Credentials, Credentials, Credentials...

Umbingo.com is a fully licensed bingo website, as you can see if you check out the bottom of our homepage. Any legitimate bingo site will have been approved by a gambling commission or similar entity, and will display the resulting credentials on their main page, usually at the bottom. If you can see no sign of this on a bingo site, then you should steer clear, as this means that website is likely to be operating illegally and is not a safe place for you to gamble at.

2. A variety of payment options for bingo games

You may not be aware of this if you are relatively new to online bingo, but bingo casino websites usually have to meet various stringent criteria when allying themselves with a payment service, in order to prove they are trustworthy. Because of this, if you check out a bingo site's payment options and find that they have several to choose from, this should put you more at ease. Conversely, a site which only has one or two payment gateways is probably best avoided, as they may not be legitimate.  

3. Reputation is everything

We all know the value of a good rep, and this is particularly important in the business world. Bingo sites which are more well-known are pretty much guaranteed to be more trustworthy, as they have built up a solid reputation over the years, in the face of a lot of competition.

4. Reliable customer support for all bingo players

We all know the frustration of having to deal with a company that offers shoddy customer care. On the other hand, if you find a business that has a helpful and efficient customer support team, this can go a long way to building your trust in that business - whether it's a bingo site or not. You can test out the customer support of a bingo team before you even sign up, by asking them some questions you may have and seeing how long it takes for them to respond.

5. A plethora of online bingo games

Casino sites have to pay for the games which they provide, so a bingo site with a wide variety of bingo options and other casino games is probably doing something right and is easier to trust. A narrow selection of games could indicate that a site is not as legitimate - however, it could just be a small or budding business, so don't make the amount of games a site offers into your sole means of judgement. For a bingo website with huge game numbers, follow https://nz.umbingo.com/all-games. 

6. Social media engagement

A reputable bingo site is more likely to have a strong social media presence, so be sure to check out a site's various social media platforms before you register, as these can tell you a lot about a site - not least, by giving its users a chance to air their views of how good (or not) it is.

7. Regular bingo bonuses and promotions

Profitable and secure bingo sites have the means to provide their players with a constant flow of promotions and bonuses to keep them interested, so make sure you peruse the Promotions pages of bingo sites to see how many they have to offer.

8. Plenty of active players in the bingo rooms

When checking out prospective bingo sites, it's always worth seeing how many active players that site has. The more active users you can see, the more likely it is that the site is a genuine one that provides a safe and enjoyable platform for online bingo. 

9. The right aesthetic

The famous adage tells us you should never judge a book by its cover, but when scouting prospective bingo sites, this is exactly what you should do. Reputable bingo sites will have a high-quality web page with plenty of up-to-date information, clear, sharp graphics, and good spelling.

10. Supportive of responsible gambling

Last but not least, any bingo website worth its salt will make clear efforts to ensure that its players are gambling responsibly and not developing any issues, financial or otherwise. There are several ways they can do this, such as offering self-assesssment checks, deposit limits, and self-exclusion.

Conclusion

So, there you have it - 10 ways to spot a trustworthy bingo site. Here at Umbingo, we pride ourselves on creating a safe and enjoyable environment for our players. If you haven't tried us yet, be sure to take advantage of our welcome offer, which grants you a spin on our prize-packed Mega Wheel that could see you scoop up to 500 free spins!

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