Credit cards
Increasingly, it is becoming more and more difficult to buy online casino
credits with a bank-issued credit card. This is due to a regulation at
American credit card companies to avoid the acceptance of so-called high-risk
transactions for gambling purposes. Nevertheless, provided you fax your
credit card and a recognized form of identification first, many online casinos
will allow credit card transactions.
Fortunately, credit cards are but one of many payment methods from which you can
choose.
Personal Internet Accounts
The Personal Internet Accounts is an intermediary between online
services/company you want to pay and your bank. You are able to register
your online account at one of this company's, which you can then pay using your
credit card, via wire transfer or by check. Thereafter, you can make
payments online. Personal Internet Accounts are very popular online payment
methods. It's fast, free and safe - you can transfer funds for online
gambling purposes without revealing your credit card details
For the online gambler, personal internet accounts provide a simple way to
keep track of their online transactions. They are a low-cost means of
withdrawing money from your bank In addition, many casinos
offer extra bonuses when their players use one of these methods. There are
a variety of Personal Internet Accounts available today, including Neteller,
Central Coin and Fire Pay. PayPal no longer accepts online casino
purchases.
Neteller
Neteller is powerful, secure and very simple to use. Since PayPal stopped
accepting online casino purchases, Neteller has grown in popularity.
Central
Coin
CentralCoin also offers a good service and is a useful personal payment
service. Accounts are simple to open, and quite freely available.
Fire
Pay
This is a "This Web-based account" and operates just
like a debit card. A player simply deposits money into their FirePay
Personal Account straight from their US-based bank account. They then use
their account to buy goods and services online.
Other online payment methods
 900
Pay
The 900 Pay facility is a very simple and secure method for shopping online.
It's also a good alternative for use of a credit card for online shopping. All
that happens is that your online purchases are directly billed to your phone
bill as a "Navaho Networks purchase".
 PrePaidATM
Card
A PrePaidATM card combines the services of an ATM card, a money transfer card
and a debit card, in a single card. It is the only ATM Card that is not directly
tied into a bank account.
 Citadel
Citadel Commerce Electronic Internet Checks are available to US-based
citizens who either don?t have credit cards or who have reached their
limit.
YourTeller
YourTeller is a leading online merchant banking service that provides users
with a secure deposit method. You are issued a virtual YourTeller credit card
that you can use to fund your casino account. YourTeller offers you the
peace of mind of knowing that your transactions are completed with the utmost
privacy, in a safe and secure offshore environment.
Traditional payment methods
Electronic Check Processing (or ACH)
This is a transfer from your US based savings checking or check account to
another checking account.
Western Union
You may send and receive money via the Western Union Money Transfer service,
without having a credit card or a checking account. Many casinos offer you a
bonus for depositing with a money order, to cover your transaction fees.
Wire transfer
You may choose to wire money directly from your checking account to the
casino's checking account. Many casinos offer players who do wire transfers, a bonus
for depositing with a money order, to cover their transaction costs.
Money Orders
Registered checks (personal money orders) are freely available at local
banks. One can issue a personal money order without having a checking account.
One can obtain a postal money order from the US Postal Service, which is almost
identical to a personal money order.
Checks
When writing out a check, you effectively provide your bank with a written
order to transfer money from your account to that of the check-holder. There are
very few casinos who will not accept a check to fund your casino account. Many
casinos also use checks to mail players their winnings.
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