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