| Since the passage of the unpopular Unlawful | | | | service is one of the more unusual funding |
| Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 | | | | methods. This service allows deposits to |
| (UIGEA) many US online bingo players have | | | | online bingo sites and the transaction |
| been confused as to the legality of online | | | | appears on the client's phone bill. Ju |
| bingo and the funding methods left available | | | | |
| to them. | | | | UseMyBank-This unique service allows players |
| | | | to use their banks existing online bill |
| Several of the major players in this business | | | | payment service. All that is needed is a |
| such as Neteller have been prosecuted for | | | | valid e mail address and telephone number. |
| activities that are perfectly legal in their | | | | |
| own countries resulting in heavy fines and | | | | Immediate Deposit-This service allows the |
| settlements with the US government. To avoid | | | | player to use their visa or Master Card to |
| similar prosecutions several companies have | | | | purchase a calling card which can then be |
| swiftly pulled out of the US market suffering | | | | used for casino credits. This method is good |
| substantial monetary losses. | | | | for deposits only. Another method must be |
| | | | used for withdrawals. |
| These companies include, Neteller, Citadel, | | | | |
| My Citadel, InstaDebit, FirePay, Central | | | | Western Union-One of the oldest methods. |
| Coin, and Pre Paid ATM. | | | | There is some confusion with the status of |
| | | | gambling transactions. Check for current |
| Already several startup payment processors | | | | information. |
| have started to appear but they lack the | | | | |
| longevity and credibility of the older | | | | MyWebATM-This is a brand new company |
| established firms. Put quite simply these new | | | | providing funding for online bingo and |
| companies do not have a history to | | | | accounts are accessible at most ATMs. Since |
| substantiate their claims of services | | | | this is a new service many bingo sites and |
| provided. One of the unintended consequences | | | | casinos do not offer this funding option yet. |
| of UIGEA is the appearance of payment | | | | |
| processors who may or may not be honest and | | | | Wire Transfer-One of the oldest and least |
| above board. | | | | known deposit methods. The only drawback is |
| | | | the length of time it takes, typically 2 to 5 |
| We have done some research and found several | | | | days. |
| reliable payment processors that are still | | | | |
| available to US online bingo players. | | | | Add-Funds-A new service that allows US |
| | | | players to fund their online bingo accounts |
| Of course one of the simplest methods to fund | | | | with their credit cards. It is essentially |
| deposits and withdrawals from online bingo | | | | another service where clients buy phone time |
| sites is an offshore bank account. This is | | | | to be exchanged for credits at the site they |
| not a popular method due to the amount of | | | | choose to play at. |
| paperwork involved and balance requirements. | | | | |
| What follows is a list of companies that | | | | FedEX-Players may fund accounts via FedEX. |
| still have the courage to serve US players. | | | | This involves sending cashiers checks or bank |
| | | | drafts to the site operators. |
| Click2Pay- If you already have an account the | | | | |
| will process your deposits and withdrawals | | | | PIN Debit- This new service allows players to |
| but they are not accepting new accounts from | | | | link their PIN Debit to their personal bank |
| the US.ePassporte-They are accepting US | | | | accounts both checking and savings. Winnings |
| players and accounts can be funded with, A | | | | can be transferred to bank accounts using |
| valid bank account, credit or debit | | | | this service. |
| cards.eWalletExpress- They are accepting US | | | | |
| players. Accounts may be funded by, basic | | | | Some of the companies providing these |
| checking, Xpressfunds, 900pay, bank wire and | | | | services are new and their reliability has |
| money order. | | | | not been established. Players need to do |
| | | | careful research when looking for an account |
| 900pay-Currently accepting US players this | | | | funding solution. |