Pokerstars E-check deposit option
 

I have the e-check deposit option which is free which is very nice. However, it requires you to provide your SSN. This really does not tickle my fancy. I just don't feel comfortable giving out that information. Anyone have any thoughts on it or past experiences with this deposit option? Thanks in advance.

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It's standard. Don't sweat it. I've done it numerous times.

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But, as been reported many times in this and other forums, the company they use seems to debit your bank account twice. Don't know if they have fixed the problem or not.

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i have used this option 2 times in the last 8 months or so and have had absolutely no problems.

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Is it available for cashouts yet?

IIRC, Neteller required a ssn also.

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Is it available for cashouts yet?

IIRC, Neteller required a ssn also.

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I wrote to PokerStars support with some questions about this. Here is how it works:

Your withdrawls have to match the source of your deposits whenever possible. In my case, I have used first E-passporte, then E-checks, to deposit.

Let's say I deposited $100 with each method, ran my account up to $500. Now I want to cash out for $200.

The first $100 cashout will have to be run through E-passporte. Starting with dollar 101, you can use the E-check option to get the money returned directly into your bank account.

PS says that the reason for this is to guard against fraud.

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neteller didnt always require a ss number
they never got mine

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neteller didnt always require a ss number
they never got mine

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I think at the beginning of Neteller they didn't, but that soon after it was required.

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I'm not too keen on giving out my SS either. However, PS seems like a reputable company. Anyone else out there with experience using this deposit option?

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A local guy has done it a lot and never had a problem. I am going to do it as soon as I set up another banking account so I can keep track of my poker "expenses" from day one.