US Poker Deposit Methods

Poker Deposit Methods For US Players Include, Bank Cards, Credit Cards, Cash Transfers And Wires –
Our Guide To The Best Poker Deposit Methods For US Players And How To Use Them.

** Update Fall 2011: eChecks are now gone, Credit and Bank cards still widely accepted along with money transfers and bank wires - I also removed last references to Full Tilt Poker from this page! **

While many players see US poker deposits as being a challenge, there are actually still a wide number of options available. Sure, the old days of Neteller and eChecks are gone… however, with the right information you can get cash onto the remaining US poker sites quickly, easily and securely!

We have divided our guide to making poker deposits for US players by the type of deposit method. There are also guides which are specific to the main poker sites and detailed guides to specific deposit methods which we will link to during this article. For a full list you can see the matrix on our main Poker Deposit Methods page.

US Poker Deposit Methods #1 – Bank Cards or Credit Cards For US Players

While a number of banks are now restricting poker deposits using your visa or credit card, there are still a significant number who allow these transactions. For those who get declined there is always the option of pre-paid visa cards, which you can purchase from most gas stations and convenience stores. Brands including All-Access have a high success rate, though you will need to pay a small fee on top of the amount credited when you purchase the card.

I recommend trying out your cards first of all, especially with Cake Poker and Bodog Poker - who are still enjoying reasonably good success rates. I will update on Carbon Poker (Merge Network) as soon as I hear that they are re-opening to US players. You should note that you will not be able to withdraw with bank or credit cards, paper checks are the main option for withdrawals for those making credit card poker deposits..

My number #1 choice for easy card deposits is Cake Poker, with Merge closed to new signups from the US, this is also the biggest US poker site still accepting new players - they have an excellent loyalty scheme based around 'Gold Cards' and 'Gold Chips' as well as a 110% welcome bonus (bonus code = SNGPLANET). Check out Cake Poker for yourself today!

US Poker Deposit Methods #2 – Electronic Wallets For US Players

This method has disappeared for the time being with heat from the DoJ - I'll leave this section of the article in place, since this gap in the market is screaming to be filled! Phone cards and gift vouchers have been available in the past, acting as a bank to site intermediary in the same way that Neteller, Moneybooker and similar eWallets used to.

Bookmark this page now - I'll update both here and on my blog as soon as any electronic wallet services appear.

US Poker Deposit Methods #3 – Cash Transfer Poker Deposits For US Players

Here I am referring to the global cash transfer services such as Western Union or MoneyGram. These have changed in 2011 from being options for those occasional extra-large deposits to one of the more popular deposit methods available!

You will need specific instructions from your poker site for each transaction. First set up your account, then mail your site to ask about depositing (not surprisingly they are very helpful in this area!). You will be given a name and code number to transfer the cash to which will tie back in with your account.

While this will involve a trip to your local WU or Moneygram outlet / kiosk, it is one of the few deposit methods which will almost never get declined. Once you get used to the process it is very easy too. The only downside is that the services will charge you a fee, making it unsuitable for tiny amounts (I'd recommend $100+ to keep this reasonable as a percentage).

Again, I'm recommending Cake Poker here - both as the biggest US site still open and the easiest to deal with for new deposits. Remember bonus code SNGPLANET for your 110% welcome bonus!

Poker Deposit Methods For US Players #4 – Bank Wires / Local Bank Transfers

Bank transfer is again dependant on the site and your bank. The 'cat and mouse' game of accepting deposits has become more difficult post black-Friday, however sites are still able to accept wires and local transfers for either deposits, withdrawals or both.

This one is more difficult to report on, due to fact that sites can not advertise it working without alerting the banks! I am recommending Bodog for this method as of Fall 2011 - and will update as and when a clear leader in accepting bank wires emerges from the field. In the meantime this method should be your top choice for larger withdrawals, getting money into your bank is far easier than getting it onto the sites!

Poker Deposit Methods For US Players – Easiest Overall

For me, deposits have not yet settled after the disruption of Black Friday, however there are still some good methods available - and you will be surprised how often those bank and credit cards do work. With Merge closed to new US players, Cake Poker are the biggest site still accepting US deposits and should be your first choice when it comes to successfully getting your money deposited!

Remember you can claim a 110% welcome bonus with bonus code SNGPLANET - check out Cake Poker for yourself now!

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