Poker Site Deposits over the Phone or Via Live Chat Service 2018

How To Deposit Over The Phone

It really is that easy; just give them a call and let customer service figure out what would be your best deposit method. After all, there professionals are paid to sit by the phone and help poker room customers like you whenever a problem comes up…and deciphering regional laws is one of the main issues that they are asked about. This article will help you figure out which poker room to call, what kind of questions to ask when looking for the quickest deposit method, and some other information that will speed up the transaction.

Will I be charged for calling a poker room’s customer service?

No. The call should always be toll-free for worldwide customers and casinos offer this service to assist you in determining your bet deposit options. If fact, most of the time you’ll actually save money by depositing over the phone because the CSR can tell you about special promotions or deposit methods that you had no idea about.

Do online poker rooms offer special incentives for depositing over the phone?

Usually they do not have exclusive offers for those calling by phone, but that doesn’t mean that there are not some special promotions going on that are not listed on the website. For example, the other day I called Sportsbook Poker to make a credit card deposit and the representative told me about an exclusive bonus for casino players. Although the promotion did not apply for the poker room, I could deposit my money in the casino and then transfer it over to their poker website to qualify for the special incentive.

What should I ask customer service over the phone to get the best poker room bonus?

You should ask them what promotions are available that would make you want to play there. It is important to remember that the online poker industry is highly competitive and each casino genuinely wants your business. They would much rather give you an exclusive bonus or a free tee-shirt than to see you head off to another poker room, and they only time this can happen is when you ask for it.

What methods of deposit are available over the phone?

A customer service agent can process any type of payment that you can complete through their website. This would include credit card payments, a bank transfer, an eCheck (where available), a money wire, or a third party money transfer. Since each method has obvious benefits for certain regions, the CSR will help you figure out which method works for you. In cases where none of these options are available to the player, the casino can also help in finding alternative deposit methods.

Is it safe to make deposits over the phone?

Making deposits by phone is among the safest ways to transfer money anywhere. Even though most poker websites use very thorough encryption methods that a hacker can not break, this does nothing to protect a player if there is already a virus on his computer that is designed to steal information or record keystrokes. Using your phone to make deposits eliminates this threat.

Is there anything else I should know about deposits over the phone?

Just remember that customer service is there to help you with absolutely anything that is related to their poker website; not just deposits. If you ever have any questions then you should pick up the phone and call.

What online poker rooms can process deposits over the phone?

There are actually several online poker rooms that have 24/7 customer service that can help you select a deposit method. Some of our favorites are Sportsbook Poker, Players Only, Ultimate Bet, Absolute Poker, Party Poker, Poker 770, and Full Tilt Poker, but there are also several others around the internet that have limited customer service.

If you’re looking to make a credit card deposit, any of the above poker rooms can process your request. They all accept Visa, MasterCard, and Maestro, plus many of them also take regional cards like Laser, EcoCard, and Euro6000.

For bank transfers, each of the above websites can take them from certain regions. Areas that have banking restrictions in place will not be able to use the bank transfer option. Ultimate Bet, Absolute Poker, and Full Tilt Poker can process eChecks, however, which bypasses regional law.

Each of the above poker rooms also works with numerous money transfer websites that can bypass most of the area limitations. This method essentially moves money from your credit card or bank account to a 3rd party business, then to the casino of your choice.

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