November 2014 U.S. Offshore Online Poker Payment Processing Report

There were some changes in U.S. online poker payment processing during the past month. Some of this may be attributed to a huge win from sports bettors two weekends ago. This could have placed some burden on the payment processing systems.

This is the second month of the new home for this report. Last month’s payment processing report may be found here. The grades from the last are in parenthesis.

Bovada A (A+)

Bovada is the largest U.S.-friendly online poker site. It is on the Bodog Network. Bovada’s grade slipped a bit this month as there were some slow speeds reported on checks. It is nothing to be concerned about as this is the middle of the busiest time of the year for the sports side of the business. A minor slowdown is expected and speeds are still well within a reasonable time frame.

Checks speeds vary widely, depending on the location of the processor. Some players report deliveries in two or three days. There have been some reports of as long as 17 days. The maximum check amount is $3,000. Check withdrawal requests incur a $50 fee.

Bank wires are processed in 8 to 21 days. The maximum wire amount is $5,000. The fee is $50 for bank wires
Players may request a Visa transfer for withdrawals. These are processed in 1-3 weeks and also have a $50 fee.
Bovada offers one free check, bank wire or Visa refund per month to players.

Western Union withdrawals are processed in 2-10 days. The fees and amounts are as follows:

Western Union

• $100 – $249 Fee: $50
• $250 – $499 Fee: $75
• $500 – $999 Fee: $100
• $1000 – $1499 Fee: $150
• $1500 – $2000 Fee: $200

Winning Poker Network A (A)

The Winning Poker Network cashier services players from Americas Cardroom, Black Chip Poker, and True Poker. It is one of the fastest paying online poker rooms that accept Americans.

Winning Poker offers one free check per month. The maximum amount is $2,995. Additional checks during a month carry a $65 fee. These are processed in 2-3 weeks.

There is also a debit card. Players may request the card for a $25 fee. There are also fees to load the card and use it at ATMs and retailers. The maximum withdrawal amount for debit cards is $2,500 per week and $10,000 per month. These are processed in just 1-2 days.

There is also a Pay2Card option that sends payments directly to a bank issued credit card. The maximum amount is $1,000 and the fee is $35. These transactions are processed in 1-2 weeks.

Western Union transactions are processed in 2-7 days. The fees and amounts are as follows:

• $100 – $299 Fee: $60
• $300 – $499 Fee: $70
• $500 – $749 Fee: $85
• $750 – $999 Fee: $95
• $1,000 – $1,500 Fee: $110

BetOnline B+ (B+)

BetOnline is the flagship of the Chico Network. Checks arrive in 5-15 days. The maximum check withdrawal is $2,500.  Checks are sometimes processed as money orders.

Cash transfers are sent via Western Union and MoneyGram.  These withdrawals are processed in less than one week. Bank wires are processed in about 14 days.  BetOnline offers qualifying players one free withdrawal per month.  The withdrawal must be made on a Friday and the fee cannot exceed $50.  Withdrawal methods with a fee over $50 will have that amount applied as a discount.

BetOnline withdrawal fee schedule:

• International ewallets: $20
• Checks and money orders: $25
• Bank wire: $45-$75
• Western Union: $34-$101

Intertops B+ (B+)

Intertops is a member of the Revolution Gaming Network. It continues with its consistent withdrawal speeds. The reason Intertops does not earn top tier status is due to its lack of a free withdrawal option. Checks are available in amounts up to $3,000. These are delivered in about one week and carry a fee of $50.

Bank wires are available in amounts up to $2,500. The fee is $50, in addition to what the intermediary and receiving banks charge. Wires are processed in 2-3 weeks.

Players may receive withdrawals back to a credit card used for deposits. The maximum withdrawal through this method is $5,000 and the fee is $9. These take about 5 days to process.

Western Union is the fastest way to withdraw from Intertops. The amounts and fees are:

• $150-$500: $70 fee
• $501-$1,000: $85 fee
• $1,001-$2,000: $180 fee

Merge Gaming B+ (B+)

The Merge Gaming cashier services players at Carbon Poker, PlayersOnly, Sportsbook and SuperBook. Cashouts are only available by check for most players. Speeds run between 4 and 14 days. There is a 3% fee for checks. The maximum amount is $2,500. Some players have Western Union available as a withdrawal option in amounts up to $1,000.

SealswithClubs B (B)

SealswithClubs is a Bitcoin-only site. It only offers banking transaction in Bitcoin. For this reason, it is able to process withdrawals in 12 hours or less. Players must then convert Bitcoin to U.S. Dollars. Players that are comfortable with Bitcoin will want to check out SealswithClubs.

Juicy Stakes B- (B-)

Juicy Stakes is a member of the Revolution Gaming Network. It spreads many tables that are exclusive with it and Intertops. Withdrawals are processed in one week or less by check or Western Union. The maximum withdrawal amount is $1,000. The fee is $100. Players that earn 100 points in a week will receive a withdrawal for a $50 fee.

Lock Poker F- (F-)

Lock Poker is an absolute scam. It has not processed a withdrawal in over six months. The oldest pending withdrawal requests date back to November 2012, according to a report compiled by Two Plus Two member IHasTehNutz. The site owes nearly $1 million in reported withdrawals and another $2 million in balances. These amounts are only what have been reported to Two Plus Two member IHasTehNutz. It should be obvious that Lock Poker should be avoided.

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