In North America:
PrePaid Visas (gift cards) are available from many retailers and banks. The setup cost can vary dependant on the retailer (usually 3.95 to 9.95). Gift cards are usually not reloadable. A monthly fee or usage fee may apply.
Reloadable cards follow the same setup fees, but can be reused over and over. With these, you can control the usage. Find reloadable Visas at Wal Mart, Target, or go to NetSpend.com to find other retailers.
Use My Wallet and eWallet Express are 3rd party services that accept deposits through Visa, Mastercard, and bank transfers. The balance is then available (minus a fee) for depositing into gaming accounts. Withdrawals can be made into these Wallets, and can be received by check or directly deposited into a bank account, also with a withdrawal fee.
E Checks are available with some sportsbooks and casinos. Once a bank account has be verified, you can write electronic checks to fund the account. Withdrawals are made back into your bank account, or a paper check may be issued. Usually, fees are waived.
Bank Wire is available for many gaming sites. Fees for this are determined by your bank. Calling the gaming sites customer service will give you the account numbers you will need.
Funding a Gaming Account
Almost all gaming operations are set up to accept Visa and Mastercard (or their variations), and some also accept Diners Club, Discover, and Amex. There are usually no fees associated with depositing with these methods, but there may be difficulties with using a Mastercard if you are from North America. Also, most gaming sites will not pay withdrawals to an American credit card.
If you don't have a credit card, or prefer not to use it for gaming, there are many different deposit methods available:
In Europe, Australia, and Asia
PlaySafeCard is a prepaid card available at petrol stations, banks, newspaper kosiks, and book stores across Europe. Available in denominations of 25, 50 and 100€, the back is scratched to reveal a 16 digit code that is used to make your deposit.
Ukash is a voucher system where an amount is purchased, and a voucher with a 19 digit code is given. Available widely in the UK.
Intercash is a prepaid credit card that is reloadable . As with the American version, fees for setup and use may apply. Withdrawals can be made onto the Intercash card.
Entropay is another prepaid Visa credit card that can be funded with a Visa, Mastercard, Electron, Delta, Maestro, or Solo card. Fees for setup and use may apply.
ClickandBuy, Click2Pay, Neteller, Moneybookers, and EcoCard are all third party money handlers that allow you to fund your account with credit cards or a bank account. There are sometimes fees that apply, but often these fees are paid by the gaming site that is used.
eCheck is a direct withdrawal from your bank, just like writing a cheque.
Wire Transfer from you bank can be made in the denomination of your country and converted into the preferred currency of the gaming site. Withdrawals can be returned in the currency of your choice.
