There are no prizes for guessing the origins of UKash whose catchy title identify it immediately as a product of the United Kingdom. UKash is not an e-Wallet but a pre-paid voucher solution that is widely employed in Britain both for online gambling and to make other internet purchases while remaining totally safe from the steadily escalating risk of identity theft. Similar to the pre-paid airtime vouchers used by mobile phone owners, UKash is available from numerous pay points. The clever adaptation of existing technology to online payments has, among other things, opened a convenient door to online gambling to those without credit cards.

UKash vouchers may be purchased from more than 15,000 outlets or so-called, pay points that are located all across the British Isles and Spain. The pay point are conveniently located so as to be no more than a mile away from homes in urban areas and within a 5 miles radius in the more rural areas.
Purchasers choose to use UKash vouchers for three main reasons. Those without debit or credit cards or who prefer not to employ them for online purchases are now able to undertake such transactions including payments to online casinos. UKash also offers those who may be concerned about card fraud and identity theft on the Internet, a safe and secure alternative with the UKash option. Finally, because it is cash, UKash offers an effective tool to control spending.
UKash vouchers are currently available in denominations from €15 to €100 and are issued via a PayPoint terminal in much the same way as when purchasing prepaid cellular airtime. The UKash voucher bears a unique 9-digit number that is used online to verify its cash value.
UKash is instantly available for Internet purchases. Customers need only enter the unique 19-digit UKash number and value to proceed with their purchase. Using UKash vouchers then is the equivalent of spending cash in the real world. No registration is required and no financial details need to be supplied when spending UKash.
Universal e-Cash Ltd was created in 2004 as a joint venture between Smart Voucher plc and Proc Cyber Services Ltd.

Smart Voucher plc made its appearance in 2001 and developed the Smart Voucher concept for creation, purchase and redemption of vouchers in-store and on the Internet. It continues to manage the underlying voucher technology for UKash.

1998 saw the debut of Proc Cyber Services Ltd who now provide payment, processing and risk services to over 150 successful online casinos.

Together these two accomplished e-commerce facilitators make UKash a prime choice for those in search of simplicity, security and anonymity when purchasing or gambling online.