May 2015 U.S. Online Poker Offshore Payment Processing Report

Maying a paymentSince our April report, it has become clear that Lock Poker is permanently shuttered.  We have been warning players about Lock Poker for two years.  The scam site went offline on April 17.  It ran off with about $15 million in player funds.

We will no longer include Lock Poker in our monthly report.  Full Flush Poker will replace it.  Lock Poker will only be included in the future if it emerges from the dead.  Considering its license was revoked by Curacao, its regulator, we are confident that Lock Poker has stolen its last deposit.

Our April report may be found here.  Last month’s grades are in parenthesis.

Bovada A+ (A+)

Bovada continues to excel in a difficult processing environment.  Checks are delivered in 4-10 days.  The maximum check withdrawal is $2,500.  Bank wires are also processed in about one week, give or take a day.  The maximum wire amount is $5,000.  Visa Fast Funds cashouts are processed in 4-7 days.  This is a refund directly to a bank-issued Visa debit card.  Each of these options has a $50 fee.  Players can request a cashout through one of these methods free of charge once per month.

Western Union withdrawals are processed in 1-3 days.  The amounts available and the fees 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

BetOnline A- (B+)

It is time to bump BetOnline up to an A- grade.  Its cashout speeds have been consistent for months.  BetOnline is the flagship on the Chico Poker Network.  Players can receive a cash transfer in amounts up to $750 for a $35-$70 fee.  These are processed in 1-2 days.  Checks, sometimes processed as money orders, are available in amounts up to $2,500.  The fee is $50.

Bitcoin is available in amounts up to $3,500.  The fee is 2% of the transaction.

Players can receive one free withdrawal per month.  The maximum fee discount is $50.  A withdrawal must be requested on a Friday to qualify for this discount.

Winning Poker Network A- (A+)

The Winning Poker Network cashier services Americas Cardroom, Black Chip Poker, and True Poker.  Its payment processing times slipped a bit from April but are still within an acceptable range.

Bitcoin withdrawals are processed in 1-2 days.  Checks arrive in 2-3 weeks.  The fee is $65 and the maximum withdrawal is $2,995 for this method.  Players can receive one free check per month.

Winning Poker experienced some issues with its debit cards during the past month.  Some players were forced to request a replacement card.  Debit card withdrawals are processed in 7-10 days.  Players are charged a small fee for each debit card withdrawal, as well as a monthly maintenance fee.

Players can also request a withdrawal to a Visa debit card for a $35 fee.  These are processed in 7-10 days.

Cash transfers are processed in 2-5 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

Intertops B+ (B+)

Intertops is the flagship on the Revolution Gaming Network.  It is the world’s oldest online sportsbook.  Cashout speeds at Intertops are exceptional.  It only receives a B+ because it does not offer a free withdrawal option to players.

The cheapest way to withdraw from Intertops is by debit card.  The fee is $9 and they are available in amounts up to $5,000.  Checks are available in amounts up to $3,000 for a fee of $50.  These arrive in about one week.  Bank wires are available in amounts up to $2,500.  These are processed in about three weeks and also have a $50 fee, in addition to what the player’s bank charges.

Cash transfers are also available.  These are processed in 1-2 days.  The amounts and fees are as follows:

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

SWC Poker B (B)

SWC Poker is the second generation of SealsWithClubs.  The site has struggled to regain its traffic after SealsWithClubs ceased operations for several weeks during the transition.  Players can only deposit and withdraw via Bitcoin.  Withdrawals are processed in about 12 hours.

Juicy Stakes C+ (C+)

Juicy Stakes is a member of the Revolution Gaming Network.  It shares its high limits games with exclusively with Intertops.  Juicy Stakes pays players by check or cash transfer.  The maximum withdrawal for each is $1,000.  Checks have a $50 fee and arrive in about one week.  Cash transfers have a $100 fee and are processed in about three days.

Full Flush Poker C (N/A)

Full Flush Poker is a member of the Equity Poker Network.  It is a new addition to our monthly processing report.

The fastest way to withdraw from Full Flush Poker is to request a cash transfer.  These arrive in about one week.  The amounts and fees are as follows:

  • $100-$200: $36 fee
  • $201-$500: $39 fee
  • $501-$750: $48 fee
  • $751 – $1000: $60 fee

Checks arrive in 4-6 weeks.  These are available in amounts up to $2,500.  There is a $50 fee.  Bank wires are processed in 6-8 weeks.  These are available in amounts up to $4,000.  The fee is $65.  The receiving and intermediary banks will also charge a fee.

One concern we have about Full Flush Poker is its Neteller and Skrill speeds.  These take 3-4 weeks to process.  There is also a fee of up to $30 to request a Neteller or Skrill withdrawal.

Merge Gaming C- (C-)

The Merge Gaming cashier is showing signs of recovery.  The banking system for Carbon Poker, PlayersOnly, Sportsbook.com and SuperBook saw its withdrawals to U.S. players slow to about three months before recovering to about 10 weeks.  Players can request withdrawals in amounts up to $2,500 by check.  The fee is 3% for these transactions.  Players can receive one free withdrawal per year.

 

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