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Current available deposit methods for online US casino players

We all know the importance of payment methods when playing at online casinos, let alone when it concerns US casino players. This is a very useful reviews list of deposit methods available for US casino players which can save you lots of time and energy when you plan spending few hours playing your favorite online casino.

After the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in 2006, not only online casino companies such as Microgaming and Playtech pulled their business out of the US market, but also online payment processors such as NETELLER and FirePay had to transfer their business someplace else (After NETELLER's two founders, Stephen Lawrence, and John Lefebvre, were arrested and charged with handling billions of dollars in illegal gambling proceeds.)

Not only companies such as NETELLER were banned by the US government, but also banks ceased processing transactions related to online gambling leaving US and Canadian players without almost any option funding their casino account including credit cards such as Visa, Master Card, AMEX, etc.

Since 2006 many things have changed but there was one event that opened up a great opportunity for US gambling transactions - The world economic crisis.

The world economic crisis brought many US and Canadian banks (which still haven't collapsed) looking for new sources of income. This they could easily found in online gambling transactions while knowing the risk involved. Being said, several alternative payment methods including credit cards are now available for US players.

Here is a list of today's main available payment methods for US casino players including advantages and disadvantages;

Credit cards -

Credit card is the easiest and fastest way to make a deposit for US online casino players. Be aware that not all US casinos accept Visa cards like Rich Casino does. Using your credit card is also very secure due to the use of high standards of confidentiality and secured networks.

Rich Casino accept verity of credit cards for our players convenience - Visa card, Master card, AMEX (American express), Discover and Diners Club

Benefits - no fees, no third hand companies are involved with the processing, funds are transferred immediately, fast, easy and secure.

Disadvantages - Online casinos may limit the deposit amount ($2500/week at Rich Casino), players might be asked for documents such as ID number, credit card copies etc.

Wire Transfer (or bank transfer) -

While most casino use Wire Transfer only as a withdraw option (like Rich casino) there are some casinos use it also as a deposit option. WT is a very simple way to transfer money directly from your bank account in to your casino account. In order to do this you will have to ask from the casino their bank name and account number and some other details.

Benefits - Usually it's instant but there are some casinos make you wait for 1 or 2 days, safe and secure, good for transferring large amounts, does not involved third hand companies, no need to supply bank or credit card information.

Disadvantages - Withdrawal can take up to 6 business days, most casino use it only as cashing out option, fees are involved.

eWalletXpress -

This is the most popular and trusted eWallet (online wallet) for US casino players. Like with all Ewallets, eWalletXpresshas to be funded before making a deposit. You can fund your eWalletXpresswith your checking account, Interact Email Money Transfers, Bank Wires, Money Orders, and credit cards or even with your phone line through 900pay service. After funding your eWalletXpress, use it to make a depositat any online casinos that accepts eWalletXpress. The initial deposit amount is $150 for account validation but after that, you limit will be raised to $800.

Benefits - Very safe and secure, easy and fast way to fund your casino account, no need to involved credit cards, use eWalletXpress also to withdraw funds, no need to give credit card or bank account information when making a deposit.

Disadvantages - fees are involved, it takes few days for the money to be available into your eWalletXpress account depends on the option you choose to fund it.

Find more info here.

UseMyWallet (QuickTender) -

This Ewallet is available only for Americans, therefore casino using UseMyWallet also accepting US casino players. Open a UseMyWallet account is by invitation only. You will have to first register with a casino accepting UseMyWallet, contact UseMyWallet's support and ask for invitation. Then, you'll receive an email, inviting you to open an account. There are 2 ways two ways to fund your UseMyWallet account - credit card and international bank wire. Funding your UseMyWallet with a credit card is instant but involved a 5% fee. Funding you UseMyWallet via bank wire is free of charge but can take up to 10 days.

Benefits - Very good option for US casino players, easy to use, UseMyWallet uses the most advanced security protocols, use it also to withdraw fund at Rich Casino.

Disadvantages - fees are involved, it can take up to 10 days to fund using international bank wire.

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Ecocard -

Although EcoCard no longer takes USA account holder transactions, I think it was worth to mention because it's a very popular method for European players.

EcoCard is a prepaid virtual debit card that makes it easy to deposit funds into your account. You can use Eco card not only in USD but also with GBP and Euros. Eco card can be funded via internet banking payment, bank wire, even western union and even credit cards. Eco card can be also funded by local in-country methods, such as, bank transfers in over 25 countries.

Benefits - free of charge, fund your Eco Card using various local in-country methods, secure and easy to use. Easy registration

Disadvantages - EcoCard don't allow USA account holder transactions since August 2007.

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Western Union -

Western Union providing money transferservices since 1851. WU allows transferring money not only from business to business or from person to business but also from person to person. There are more than 250,000 agent locations around the world allowing transferring funds from almost anywhere in the world. With WU you can pay directly from your checking account, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or debit card. in order to make a deposit you will have to give details of the casino you wish to transfer the funds to, to the agent.

Benefits - you can transfer money in minutes to anywhere in the world, you can send money over the phone and via email, full control over you funds, safe, easy and secure, no need to involve you credit card or bank account details.

Disadvantages - there is a limit of $1000 when transferring money via agent and $2000 via WU site.

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Other available deposit methods for non-US players you can find at Rich Casino...

NETELLER -

The most popular method in the world. NETELLER allows online casino players to transfer funds from a debit or credit card or directly through their bank account to an online casino. As mentioned above NETELLER is no longer takes US casino players transactions. Rich Casino offers this method only for non-US players.

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Click2pay -

Click2pay is very similar to PayPal. You can fund your Click2pay account using your credit card or your bank account. Click2pay is a simple yet very secure payment method. Rich Casino offers this method only for non-US players.

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MoneyBookers -

MoneyBookers allows you to send money instantly to anyone with a valid email address (merchants and individuals). You can fund your MB account using bank transfer (takes 2-5 days), by credit cards (immediately) or check (take up to 10 days). Very popular payment method, safe secure and easy to use. Rich Casino offers this method only for non-US players.

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I hope this article will help you find the most suitable payment option to use on Rich Casino.

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