Recommended Poker Payment Methods

Poker eCheck is a new payment method in the world of Poker. This method involves the user providing their routing and bank account number in exchange for immediately available playing funds. We at PokerCompatibility.com were initially skeptical of this payment method due to the sensitive information required to deposit via eCheck. This skepticism was cause for us to pursue an in-depth research of this payment method...here are our results :

Pros

• Safety. After contacting a legal resource of ours, the laws governing online payment specifically set restrictions on the timeframe of dispute resolution and limiting liability to the account holder and bank. Additionally it is strictly forbidden for companies to release banking information to outside parties. These on point laws place strict limits on the companies, thus giving us a 'warm and fuzzy' feeling.
• Speed. Since the funds can be verified by your bank, the funds are immediately available for your use. This is a huge plus for those of us who have waiting days for our credit card to be approved and deposited.
• Ease of Use. eChecks are just as easy as any other form of payment. After signing in and selecting the deposit link, follow the instructions to deposit via eCheck. Your routing and accounting number can be found on a physical check (the routing number is on the left, account number on the right).
• No Fees! The poker sites are viewing eChecks as a win-win for both parties. The site gets a verified payment and the user gets instant deposit. The poker company rewards the user by eating the small fee for you.

Cons

• Limited Acceptance. Currently only two of the reputable poker sites accept eCheck: PokerStars.com and FullTiltPoker.com. Both sites accept USA players and should be trusted with your personal information.