Updated: November 19, 2008

Since the UIGEA law was passed, depositing onto online poker rooms has become increasingly difficult. Deposit methods come and go. New us poker deposit methods emerge as other methods stop serving the US market. Check back here for weekly updates on the latest US poker deposit options available for online poker players.

Deposit Methods for US Poker Players:

Instant Checks/ Electronic Check/ Echeck: This is one of the best ways to deposit onto online poker rooms. It is fast, easy and free.
Recommended Poker Room for Echecks: Fulltilt Poker and Poker Stars

eWalletExpress: Is a form of an eWallet, which is a third party who facilitates transactions between two parties. It is similar to Paypal.
Recommended Poker Room for eWallet Xpress: Bodog Poker and Ultimate Bet

Credit Cards: Visa, Master Card, etc. These are one of the quickest ways to deposit. However, its availability is limited. Note: if you have a (visa/mastercard) debit card through a small bank, you will have more success with this method than with larger financial institutions.
Recommended Poker Room for Credit Cards: Sportsbook Poker

Western Union: WU warns customers that their service is not to be used for online gambling. However, many poker rooms accept this form of deposit.
Recommended Poker Room for Western Union: Poker Stars and Bodog Poker

UseMyWallet: This is an eWallet that also refers to EcoCard and Quick Tender.
EcoCard/ Quick Tender: Quick Tender is replacing EcoCard. The “UseMyWallet” logo indicates rooms that accept this form of deposit.
Recommended Poker Room for UseMyWallet and Quick Tender:We do not recommend any at this time.

MoneyGram: Similar to a Western Union and is a viable US poker deposit method.
Recommended Poker Room for MoneyGram: Bodog Poker and Absolute Poker

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Rapid Transfer: Quick version of a cash transfer.
Recommended Poker Room for Rapid Transfer: Bodog Poker

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