Who Gigadat is
Gigadat is a Canadian payment processor that specializes in Interac-based transactions for online gaming operators. Rather than building their own Interac integration from scratch, most Canadian-facing casinos plug into Gigadat’s infrastructure, which handles the Interac Online and e-Transfer connections on the operator’s behalf.
Why the name shows on your bank statement
Banks record the actual processor of a transaction, not the storefront you interacted with — same reason a purchase at a small online shop sometimes shows a payment processor’s name instead of the shop’s. So the casino cashier says “Interac,” your confirmation email might mention the casino, and your bank statement says Gigadat. All three describe the same transaction.
| What you see | Where |
|---|---|
| “Interac” | Casino cashier button |
| Casino name or Gigadat | Confirmation email |
| Gigadat | Bank statement line item |
The Interac Online / e-Transfer gateway
Gigadat’s core product connects a casino’s cashier to Canada’s Interac network, letting a player deposit via bank login (Interac Online) or transfer (e-Transfer), and letting the operator send withdrawals back the same way — sometimes branded specifically as an Interac e-Transfer payout product. For more on how the deposit side works day to day, see our Interac casinos page.
Limits
Gigadat-processed transactions typically follow limits set by your own bank rather than Gigadat itself — daily Interac limits commonly range from C$1,000 to C$10,000 depending on your bank and account type. On the casino side, per-transaction deposit limits often sit between C$10 and C$1,000, with the operator’s own daily and weekly caps layered on top.
- Gigadat’s name appearing on a statement is normal, not a sign of fraud
- Your bank’s own Interac limits apply regardless of the casino’s stated maximum
- Payouts through this gateway typically land same day to 48 hours once the casino approves them
The first time I saw “GIGADAT” on a bank statement I assumed something had gone wrong — it hadn’t, it’s just the processor name for an entirely ordinary Interac deposit.
What works
- Reliable, established Canadian processor behind most Interac casino transactions
- Fast deposit and reasonably fast payout timing
What does not
- Unfamiliar statement name can look alarming if you don’t know what it is
- You’re still bound by your own bank’s Interac limits, not just the casino’s
Is Gigadat safe to use?
Yes — it’s an established Canadian payment processor specializing in Interac transactions for the gaming industry, not an unknown or unlicensed entity.
Why does my casino deposit show as Gigadat and not the casino name?
Banks display the processor handling the transaction, which for most Canadian casino Interac deposits is Gigadat rather than the operator itself.
Does Gigadat handle withdrawals too?
Yes, many operators use Gigadat’s gateway for both deposits and Interac e-Transfer payouts.
