Paypal Poker Deposit Availability

Countries that do not have restrictions against online gambling can use PayPal as a payment option for poker rooms. There are no fees to deposit your money into your PayPal account from your credit card or bank account. However, fees can be accumulated depending on the actual poker site. The percentage depends on which specific poker room you decide to visit.

Paypal Poker Deposits For U.S. Players

PayPal does not allow online poker room transactions from American players. Due to the UIGEA laws which restrict US players from participating in online gambling sites, PayPal restricts Americans from using their services to fund their online poker room accounts. However, PayPal allows US citizens to utilize their services for most purchases online.

Paypal Poker For Canadians

Canadians are not allowed to use PayPal as an online poker room funding option because of the same set of rules and regulations that are implied on their southern neighbor. However, like the United States, Canadians are allowed to use PayPal for other merchant services.

Paypal Poker Site Ease Of Depositing

I give PayPal a score of 7.5 out of 10. That is because of their restrictions toward the US and Canada for using their services to fund their online poker accounts. Another point was taken because there are not a lot of poker sites that use PayPal as a payment method. However, they get points for their customer service and secure payment procedures which are always a bonus for any online transaction.

Paypal Poker Deposits Setup And Funding Process

Registering for PayPal is a simple process which takes only a few minutes to sign up. When you stop by their website, click on the registration page and follow these instructions.

1. Fill out your personal and financial information. You must have your PayPal account attached to either a bank account or a credit card to verify information. Make sure that you click on agree to the terms and conditions of PayPal service.

2. Click on the verification email that comes to your selected email account to prevent spam type sign ups.

3. Check your bank account periodically for small deposits that are made by them. Record these amounts and then place that into your PayPal account. This verifies your bank account with them and allows you to deposit money into your account.

Time it takes to complete the registration is between 3 and 5 days.

Paypal Poker Deposit Security And Support

PayPal did not get their reputation for being the top online payment method around the world for being lax in customer service or in security.  They possess some of the most top notch secure payment systems anywhere. Customers and merchants alike trust PayPal's secure and fast online payments. As for customer service, they answer your questions pretty quickly, though they are answered in the order they are received. You can reach them by either calling their toll free phone number or by emailing them.