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UK Poker Deposit Options
The United Kingdom has a friendly stance towards online poker so there are many reliable UK poker deposit options. Many players like to use credit cards to deposit but there are also e-checks, e-wallets and cash transfer services available. The deposit options listed on this page are the most common for poker players from the UK.
If you plan on playing at multiple poker sites and bonus hunting, I recommend you set up an account with an e-wallet such as Neteller or Click2Pay. Once you have an account with one of those e-wallets, you can move your money quickly from one poker site to the next. You don’t have to wait for your money to cash all the way back out to your bank account. Additionally, you can use e-wallets to keep your poker bankroll separate from your personal finances.
Casual poker players who just want to get online as quickly as possible can deposit with credit cards or e-checks. Both methods are fast and reliable. There are no frills or extras but that’s OK because credit cards and e-checks get the job done. E-checks are especially nice for cashing out because the money is sent straight to your bank account.
Cash transfer services require a little more effort because you have to physically visit a cash transfer station to send and receive your money. Paranoid players will like this method, though, because it doesn’t require you to send any of your banking info to a poker site. All you need is the cash in your wallet.
Here are the top UK poker deposit options:
1. Visa / MasterCard / Diners Club International
Any credit card or debit card with one of these names on it can be used to deposit at just about every online poker site. To deposit with your credit card, visit one of the poker sites listed below and download the software. After you do that, you can create an account and then visit the cashier to make your deposit.
Banks in the UK occasionally restrict credit / debit card deposits to poker sites. If your credit card deposit is rejected, just try a different card or use a different deposit method. Banks always find a way to be annoying, don’t they? Read more about Visa poker deposits.
UK credit / debit card poker sites:
2. Neteller
Neteller is one of the oldest e-wallets in the poker business. It works in much the same way as PayPal except it’s accepted at most poker sites. After you create an account at Neteller, you can use that account to send money to any online poker site. This deposit method is one of the fastest out there. If you plan on trying multiple poker sites, Neteller is probably your best bet.
Neteller poker sites:
3. Click2Pay
Click2Pay works like Neteller but it doesn’t have to be funded before you make a deposit. When you sign up for a Click2Pay account, you will be asked to choose a favorite deposit method. Then when you make a Click2Pay deposit at a poker site, Click2Pay automatically moves the funds from your bank account via the deposit method that you selected earlier. Alternatively, you can fund your Click2Pay account first and then use that money to deposit online.
Click2Pay poker sites:
4. ClickandBuy
ClickandBuy is yet another e-wallet that UK players can use to fund their poker accounts. There’s not a whole lot more to say here. ClickandBuy is a large, well-known company that is accepted by 7,000 merchants in 20 currencies. You can fund your ClickandBuy account easily and cashing out is a breeze.
ClickandBuy poker sites:
5. Moneybookers
Moneybookers is an e-wallet similar to all the rest. With Moneybookers, you have the option to either fund your Moneybookers account first and then transfer or you can use Moneybookers to facilitate deposits directly from your bank account to your poker account. You can visit the cashier and click on the Moneybookers option to get started quickly.
Moneybookers poker sites:
6. Entropay
Entropay is virtual Visa card that you can use to purchase items online. You can use your virtual Entropay anywhere Visa cards are accepted, including poker sites. Unlike normal Visa cards, you can cash back out to your Entropay card when you’re ready to take some of your winnings to the bank.
Entropay poker sites:
7. Maestro / Solo Debit Cards
If you have a debit card issues through Maestro or Solo, you can use it to purchase funds at most online poker rooms. Making a deposit with your Maestro or Solo card is as easy as purchasing anything else with your debit card. Just visit the cashier, input your number and tell them how much you wish to deposit.
Maestro / Solo poker sites:
8. Money Order / Cashier’s Check
PokerStars accepts checks straight from your bank. You can find detailed instructions by visiting the cashier and selection this deposit method from the list available methods. They will also send the instructions to your e-mail address.
Money Order / Cashier’s Check poker sites:
9. Bank Transfer / Wire Transfer
A bank transfer is a transfer straight from your bank account to your poker account. All poker sites accept bank transfers of some sort. With bank transfers, you must initiate the transfer from your bank either by visiting its website, calling the bank or visiting in person. It’s kind of a pain visiting your bank in person but once you get that out of the way, the rest is lightning fast.
Bank / Wire transfer poker sites:
10. Ukash
Ukash is a deposit method where you can use cash to deposit to a poker site. With this method, there’s no need to give your credit card number of banking information to anyone. All you do is purchase a Ukash voucher at a local Ukash station and then when you get back to your computer, you can log in to your poker site and type in your Ukash voucher.
Ukash poker sites:
11. Paysafecard
The Paysafecard is a prepaid debit card you can purchase at a local store and then use to deposit online. Just like with Ukash, there’s no need to divulge any of your personal financial information to the poker site. Just purchase a Paysafecard, visit the poker site cashier and type in your PIN code and you’ll be ready to play.
Paysafecard sites:
12. Other Deposit Methods
New deposit methods pop up all the time and many are country specific. There many other deposit methods out there including GiroPay, Netcents, Instadebit and so on. I can’t keep up with them all so I’ve only included the most popular deposit methods here. You can always visit your poker site’s cashier to find out which deposit methods are accepted from players in your area.
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Sun Poker | $600 |
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Carbon Poker | $600 |
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