There will always be arguments as to which modern invention has had the most impact on our lives, but if not at the top of the list the home computer and the internet must be there or thereabouts. All the major high street retailers, including our betting shop operators have recognised that more and more of us are not only shopping online but we are also spending more of our leisure time at home in front of the computer, and for many of us that means playing casino games at an online casino. This movement towards spending our money online raises an important question however, and that is just what is the best and most secure method of payment. Most people would now suggest that shopping online is best done using a credit card because of the insurance element should the product or service be unsatisfactory, but making an online casino deposit is a totally different matter. All the major online casinos provide us with a wide choice of casino deposit options, including of course credit cards, but is it a good idea to play casino games with what is effectively borrowed money, and perhaps more importantly are we prepared to pay the additional charges which most of the banks will apply for using their card to make online casino deposits. Even some debit cards will incur these extra charges if used for the purpose of gambling, so most of us would be best advised to look at the alternative casino deposit options that are available. In Ireland both Ladbrokes and Paddy Power will accept cash deposits at their high street shops which we can then use to play casino games online, and if you live close to one of their shops this is clearly a safe secure option. For the rest of us, the best and most secure casino deposit option is probably the e-wallet, either Pay Pal or Neteller, both of which are accepted by most of the major online casino operators. The advantage of using an e-wallet for your online casino deposits are that neither your bank, nor the online casino have full details of your personal circumstances or your online activities, and you can still fund your e-wallet with a credit or debit card without any additional charges.