Over the last few years, bingo has grown in popularity both in-person and online with players from all over the UK looking forward to a weekly game. One of the reasons for the huge bingo boom is how accessible it now is. There used to be a time when you'd have to head down to your local bingo hall to get in on the action. But nowadays you can play bingo on the move thanks to the rise in mobile apps.

If you're not sure how to play bingo on your phone, we've broken down everything you need to know below.

Choose a site
The first thing to do is choose a site. Using a reputable search engine like Yahoo or Google, search through some of the online bingo sites and choose from the various listings. There'll be plenty of options to choose from, so it's usually a good idea to have a look at the different games and themes to see which one resonates with you.

Just be sure that the UK Gambling Commission fully regulates and licenses whichever site you choose.

Download an app
Downloading a Bingo app on your mobile phone is the best way of ensuring the site is both user-friendly and adjusts to fit your screen. Depending on your phone, you can search the Google Play Store or the App Store.
Once you've downloaded it, open the app, and register for an account.

Create an account
Before you can start playing bingo, you'll need to create an account. You'll need to provide your chosen bingo company with a few details and some basic ID to do this. This is to verify your name and age as you must be over 18 to gamble in the UK.
Once you've done this (and your account has been approved), you can start playing bingo. You'll usually be able to get exclusive offers or bonuses for signing up, so it's always worth checking.

Make a deposit
While some sites will let you play certain bingo games for free, others require you to put down stakes on your games. To do this, you'll need to put down a deposit. You can make a deposit using your debit card or a bank transfer - some sites also accept PayPal and Apple Pay. Just be sure to check the site is encrypted. It's important to note that you cannot make a deposit using a credit card though - this was banned in 2020.

Now you're ready to start your bingo journey. You can thank us later!