Depositing & Banking Options Overview
Aside from the obvious debit and credit cards, there are other ways to fund an online casino acount, depending on where you live, most notably "eWallet" services like neteller or Moneybookers. A number fo these can be used to deposit to and receive cashouts from an online casino, but each has it's quirks. In the links below I will highlight a few of the methods that you may find suit you. Your ability to use some of these services may sometimes depend on where you reside and the attitude in your country towrds online gambling.In the USA, since the UIGEA law of 2006, banks restrict the use of credit/debit cards and refuse to service online gambling transactions. However, there may be some prepaid credit card options available to US residents and the few casinos that do accept US residents normally have options - you just have to ask them. Be aware though that the landscape has become pretty difficult and many players have simply quit gambling online because of the issues faced. You can't even guarantee that cashouts will get back to you anymore since the Feds started confiscating funds and closing down processors.
One of the biggest frustrations faced by casino players is the number of casinos who will not, or cannot, refund winnings back to a "credit card". This is why it always pays to have an eWallet, some of which provide ATM cards and methods for withdrawing back to a bank account. Although Neteller no longer provide an ATM card (since May 2007) read the eWallets section for more regarding Neteller if you live outside the USA, Canada and Turkey. Residents of the US and Canada might want to read the Prepaid cards section.
