How do I Transfer Money to a Casino Account?
If you are a U.S. citizen, transferring money to a casino account can prove to be more difficult than if you are a citizen of, for example, a European country. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act 2006 (UIGEA) prohibits direct transfers from your bank account although, interestingly, you would not be doing anything wrong. According to the UIGEA, it is the bank that would be in breach of the law. Despite the UIGEA, there are ways that you can transfer money to a casino account legally.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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By Credit Card
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Transfer money to your casino account by using a credit card. This is the quickest and most secure way. Make certain that withdrawals can be returned to your card. Some card issuers allow you to deposit money but won't allow a refund. You can usually check this out on the casino website.
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Set up your online casino account. You need to follow your chosen casino's instructions, as the setup instructions may vary. Select "Credit card" as your payment method on the casino's banking page.
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Click on "Deposit funds," or something similar, depending on your casino. Enter your credit card details and the amount you want to transfer. Click "Submit" and your casino account will be credited.
By Wire Transfer
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Wire transfer money to your casino account. Transfer times may vary; some casinos will offer instant transfers, while you may need to wait a day on others. Check to find out how you will get your winnings back before using this method.
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Set up or get your casino account details and the casino's bank account details (you should be able to obtain these from the casino's website). Select "Wire transfer" as your payment method on the casino's banking page.
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Go to an outlet such as a bank or money store and complete the wire transfer form. Make sure you get the account details correct and ensure you clearly identify your casino account details.
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Give the form and money to the cashier, who will check the details and wire the money. You will get a copy of the transfer form.
Using Cash
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Deposit cash into your casino account. This method may sometimes take a day for your account to be credited, as the money initially goes to the casino's bank before being transferred to your casino account.
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Set up or get your personal casino account details and the casino's bank details from their website. choose "Cash" as your payment method on the casino's banking page.
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Go to a bank with your cash--it's best to use a branch of the same bank the casino banks with. This is likely to be quicker. Some banks may charge a fee.
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Complete a pay in slip. Check the details, then hand your slip and the cash to the cashier. Get a receipt for your money.
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Tips & Warnings
You can use some forms of electronic money transfer (eWallets) such as NETeller. You need to check with your casino as to whether it accepts this method, as the UIGEA is unclear. This method ceased for a while but many casinos now accept money from eWallets.
Check out a casino carefully before opening an account. Use a casino comparison website to find a casino that has a good reputation for paying withdrawals quickly. Read the reviews. If in doubt, avoid it.
Before you consider any method of transferring money to a casino account, check out the casino's policy on withdrawals. You need to be certain that you can get your winnings back promptly. If you transfer money by wire transfer or cash, it's likely that your only method of withdrawal will be by check. This can take some time to get to you, and then you have to wait for it to clear.
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