Is PayID safe to use at online casinos in Australia?

Yes, PayID is one of the safest payment methods available to Australian online casino players. Transactions run through the New Payments Platform Australia's secure infrastructure, with built-in recipient name verification that helps prevent misdirected payments.

How long do PayID casino deposits take to clear?

PayID deposits at online casinos are typically near-instantaneous. Most well-run casinos credit your account balance within 30 to 60 seconds of the transfer being confirmed by your bank.

Can I use PayID to withdraw my winnings from online pokies sites?

Yes, many Australian online casinos now offer PayID withdrawals in addition to deposits. Withdrawal processing times vary by casino — some process PayID withdrawals automatically within minutes, while others batch them every few hours.

Are there fees for using PayID at online casinos?

PayID itself does not charge transaction fees. Your bank won't charge you for making a PayID transfer under normal circumstances, and the vast majority of reputable operators don't charge deposit or withdrawal fees for PayID transactions.

Do all Australian online casinos accept PayID?

Not all Australian-facing online casinos accept PayID yet, though adoption has grown significantly over the past two to three years and continues to expand.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Beyond Festival ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the beyondfestival.com.au website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and affiliate services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website. By accessing and using beyondfestival.com.au, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or signing up for our services.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your interactions with our site.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other behavioral information.
Affiliate Tracking Data: Information related to affiliate referrals, clicks, and conversions for commission and performance tracking purposes.

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Providing, maintaining, and improving our website and affiliate services.
Conducting analytics to understand user behavior and optimize site performance.
Tracking affiliate referrals and calculating commissions.
Sending marketing communications, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent).
Responding to your inquiries and customer service requests.
Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraudulent activity.
Personalizing your experience on our website.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and track affiliate performance.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site using services like Google Analytics.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and attribute commissions to affiliate partners.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertising and track campaign performance.

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of certain tracking technologies. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may impair website functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by visiting their opt-out page.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party casino operators, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection of external websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to beyondfestival.com.au.

We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in any transactions. Your interaction with third parties is solely between you and those operators, and we are not liable for their privacy practices or terms of service.

Your Rights

As an Australian resident, you have rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), including:

The right to access your personal information held by us.
The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
The right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have mishandled your personal information.
The right to opt-out of direct marketing communications.
The right to request deletion of personal information in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by applicable Australian law. Affiliate tracking cookies are typically retained for up to 90 days to ensure proper commission attribution. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.

Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for analytics and improving our services.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.