Payment Methods for US Players

As you know, the top three poker sites were shut down in 2011 by the Justice Department. Since then, however, online poker site has changed its name and is bigger and better than ever, while two several other poker sites have surged in popularity. We recommend the top three poker sites to our US players (you can read our full reviews on this site) and, while doing so, would like to highlight the payment methods for all three.

Bovada Poker (formerly Bodog Poker)

When you join Bovada Poker, you can fund your account with the following methods: Credit Card, Rapid Transfer, and MyPaylinQ (the preferred method for US players).
Here is the breakdown for these payment methods:

• Visa: Acceptable as a credit card, gift card, or debit card; this card is accepted globally, however, US players may have a difficult time using the Visa Credit Card. Be sure to check with each of the three poker sites to explore other means of payment. Note that Bovada Casino does accept Visa in all forms mentioned here.
• MasterCard: Available for global players, the MasterCard Prepaid Card is ideally suited for US players as evidenced by BetOnline Poker.
• Rapid Transfer: There is a minimum deposit of $100 to use Rapid Transfer at Bovada Poker. There is also a fee ranging from $12 to $50 and is dependent upon how much you deposit at Bovada.
• MyPaylinQ: This is the preferred method for US players to fund their Bovada Poker account. This requires your opening an account with MyPaylinQ so that you can transfer the funds to your account. Although Bovada does not charge any fees, MyPaylinQ does charge up to 7.5%.

BetOnline Poker

At BetOnline Poker, you will have a myriad of payment methods to choose from including: Visa via Person to Person, Visa and American Express, Visa and MasterCard Prepaid Card (ideally suited for US players), Person to Person, Money Orders, Moneybookers, NETeller, Bank Wire, and Check.

• Visa via Person to Person: A popular international money transfer method to fund your BetOnline Poker Account, you can easily set up this process by contacting customer support. The minimum deposit is $50, and the maximum is $2500.
• Visa, Visa Gift Cards, and American Express: Fund your account using any of these three methods. The minimum deposit is $50, and the maximum deposit is $2000. Note that BetOnline, “VISA Gift Cards can be used provided the gift card is specifically allowed to be used “internationally” and “online.” No credit card deposits can be processed over the phone.
• Prepaid Visa and MasterCard: Make an express payment online and get a "Prepaid Gift Card" to fund your account right through BetOnline using your Visa or MasterCard. Minimum deposit is $50 and the maximum is $1000.
• Money Orders: With a minimum of $300 and a maximum deposit of $9000, you can express ship them to BetOnline to fund your account. This method is for US players only.
• Moneybookers: Instantly fund your casino account using this method with a minimum deposit of $10 up to $50,000.
• NETeller: Open an account with NETeller and fund your BetOnline account. Deposit is a minimum of $10 up to $50,000.
• Bank Wire: Fund your BetOnline Poker account by transferring funds from your checking or savings account. Process takes approximately three days. The minimum deposit required is $1000, and there is no maximum. Be sure to read the terms of this payment method for a secure transfer.
• Checks: You can send your check to BetOnline via FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Be sure to contact customer support to provide the tracking number so that processing time will be minimal. There is a minimum deposit requirement of $1500, with a maximum of $24,900.

Americas Card Room

At a time when payment methods for online gaming are under scrutiny, Americas Card Room gives you the opportunity to fund your poker account with a minimum of $50 by contacting their customer support service who will help you choose the appropriate method.