PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker player accounts
The Rational Group, which owns and operates PokerStars, acquired the assets of Full Tilt Poker in August 2012 and appointed new senior management to re-open and operate the site as a separate brand to PokerStars. Players from all regions (excluding the U.S., Denmark, Spain, Belgium, France, Italy and Estonia) now have access to their account funds on Full Tilt Poker. Players are able to continue playing on Full Tilt Poker, cash out, or transfer their account funds to their ‘Paired’ PokerStars account.
Should you wish to transfer your Full Tilt Poker account assets to your PokerStars account, you will need to follow our ‘Account Pairing’ and ‘Transfer’ processes, both of which are highlighted on this page.
PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker Account Pairing Transferring Funds
Account Pairing | Account Pairing FAQs
Please Note: If you no longer have Full Tilt Poker on your computer, you must first download the free Full Tilt Poker software. See the Transferring Funds tab on this page for more on how to transfer funds to/from your PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker accounts.
STEP 1 -
Log into your PokerStars account, click ‘Account’ and select ‘Pair Full Tilt Poker Account...’.
STEP 2 -
Read the pop-up box and click the “Continue” button.
STEP 3 -
Copy to the Clipboard or make a note of the unique pairing code presented on the screen. You will be required to enter this code, exactly as it appears, in the Full Tilt Poker software.
STEP 4 -
Once you’ve generated and taken note of your unique pairing code in the PokerStars software, you need to open the Full Tilt Poker software and log into your account there. Select the “Account” menu and then “Pair PokerStars Account” option.
STEP 5 -
Read the following message and click the “Continue” box when ready. Clicking on “Cancel” or “X” will close the pop-up and halt the process. However, you will be able to return and start again later.
STEP 6 -
Please ensure your personal account information is up to date and accurate. You may be required to provide proof of your address.
STEP 7 -
Enter your PokerStars account User ID and unique security pairing code, which was supplied in the PokerStars software. If you do not yet have your pairing code, please return to Step 1 and log into the PokerStars software. If you have lost your unique pairing code, you must retrieve a new one in the PokerStars software.
STEP 8 -
Your Account Pairing request will now be processed. In most cases this will take only a few seconds, however there may be instances where Account Pairing requests must be reviewed by a member of staff. You will be notified by email once your Account Pairing request has been fully processed.
If you have any problems completing the pairing request, please check out our FAQs section.
Account Pairing FAQ
- I’ve forgotten my Account log in details
- Can I cash out straight away?
- Can I play on Full Tilt Poker?
- What is ‘Account Pairing’?
- What is a transfer between paired accounts?
- Can I pair my account with a friend’s account?
- I have moved country since I last played on Full Tilt Poker. What process should I follow?
- My account is restricted or frozen on PokerStars
- My account is restricted or frozen on Full Tilt Poker
- My account is self-excluded.
- I’ve forgotten my Account Login details
- PokerStars
Username: if you can’t remember your user name just open the PokerStars game client and click on ‘login’, then ‘Forgot User ID/Password’ and ‘Click here if you forgot your User ID’.
Enter your registered PokerStars email address and you’ll receive an email confirming your User ID.
Password: You can reset your password manually by going to the main software screen, clicking on ‘Login’ and then on ‘Forgot Password’. Enter your information and a new temporary password will be emailed to your registered PokerStars email address.
Full Tilt Poker
Player ID: To retrieve your Full Tilt Poker account Player ID details, please contact support@fulltiltpoker.com.
Password: You can reset your password manually by going to the main software screen and clicking on ‘Forgot Password’. Enter your information and a new temporary password will be emailed to your registered email address. - Can I cash out straight away?
- You can cash out immediately, should you wish, on Full Tilt Poker. Alternatively you can ‘Transfer’ your funds to your PokerStars account. In order to complete a transfer you must complete the ‘Account Pairing’ process.
- Can I play on Full Tilt Poker?
- Players who reside outside of the following countries, are able to continue playing on Full Tilt Poker for real money:
- Spain
- France
- Belgium
- Italy
- Estonia
- Denmark
- United States
- What is ‘Account Pairing’ exactly?
- Account Pairing is a secure system which establishes a link, “pairing”, between a players Full Tilt Poker & PokerStars accounts. This secure system facilitates the process for transferring funds between accounts for players from their Full Tilt Poker account to PokerStars.
All players must establish ‘Account Pairing’ should they wish to complete a transfer between their paired accounts.
Transfers between paired accounts work both ways; you are able to transfer from PokerStars to Full Tilt Poker, also. - What is a transfer between paired accounts?
- A transfer between paired accounts is the moving of funds from a player’s Full Tilt Poker account to their PokerStars account or vise-versa. Players can move all or a partial amount of their funds.
Players can only make a transfer to their own account. - Can I pair my account with a friend’s account?
- No, you can only pair your own Full Tilt Poker & PokerStars accounts. Only 2 accounts can be paired (1 x Full Tilt & 1 x PokerStars).
There are absolutely no exceptions to this. - I have moved country since I last played on Full Tilt Poker. What process should I follow?
- Firstly, update your Full Tilt Poker account information so that it is completely up-to-date. Please bear in mind that you may need to provide proof of your address.
If you now reside in Spain, Denmark, France, Belgium, or Estonia you will need to follow the ‘Account Pairing ’ process and credit your funds to a valid PokerStars real money account, on your locally licensed PokerStars platform.
If you now reside in Italy; we are currently working with local regulators to determine the process for repaying Italian players.
If you now reside in the United States, you will be able to request your funds through the D.O.J who are facilitating the reimbursement to US players. - My account is restricted or frozen on PokerStars
- If you your account is Restricted or Frozen please contact support@pokerstars.com.
- My account is restricted or frozen on Full Tilt Poker
- If you your account is Restricted or Frozen on Full Tilt Poker please contact support@fulltiltpoker.com.
- My account is self-excluded
- If your account is self-excluded you will still be able to complete the ‘Account Pairing’ process and make a one-time transfer of funds between your Full Tilt Poker and PokerStars accounts. Please note that once the pairing process is completed, you will not be able to transfer funds between accounts if self-excluded. You will be prohibited from playing until your exclusion expires, however you will be able to cash out your funds, should you wish.
Transferring Funds
Transferring funds from Full Tilt Poker to PokerStars
Transferring funds from PokerStars to Full Tilt Poker
Transferring funds between PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker FAQ Section
Please Note: Before transferring funds from one account to the other, you will need to go through the Account Pairing process, to pair your PokerStars account with your Full Tilt Poker account.
Transferring funds from Full Tilt Poker to PokerStars
STEP 1 -
Log into Full Tilt Poker and click on the ‘Cashier’ button in the Lobby to open the Cashier window. You can also select the ‘Transfer Funds to PokerStars’ option from the Cashier menu.
STEP 2 -
From within the Cashier, click on the ‘Transfer to PokerStars’ button.
STEP 3 -
Your available funds and PokerStars User ID will be displayed. Enter the amount you wish to transfer and click on ‘OK’.
STEP 4 -
Once submitted, please await approval of your transfer, which will be reviewed manually by our Support team.
STEP 5 -
You will receive an email confirmation that your transfer has been successful. If you need any further assistance or experience any problems, please contact support@fulltiltpoker.com
Transferring funds from PokerStars to Full Tilt Poker
Once completing the Account Pairing process, log in to your PokerStars account, click the ‘Cashier’ button, and then select ‘Transfer to Full Tilt’. Alternatively, you can select ‘Transfer to Full Tilt Poker…’ from the ‘Requests’ menu within the PokerStars Lobby.
Your available funds for transfer and your Full Tilt Poker User ID will be displayed. Enter the amount in USD you want to transfer then click on ‘OK’.
Please note that your transfer will be processed following security review and approval. You will receive a confirmation email once the transfer has been processed.
Transferring funds between PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker FAQ Section
1. What are the limits for transferring to Full Tilt Poker?
2. How do I receive transfers from my Full Tilt Poker account?
What are the limits for transferring to Full Tilt Poker?
The minimum amount you can transfer is $0.01. The maximum amount is dictated by your account’s transfer limits which depend on your account status and previous history.
How do I receive transfers from my Full Tilt Poker account?
In addition to transferring funds to your Full Tilt Poker account from your PokerStars account, you are also able to transfer from your Full Tilt Poker account to your PokerStars account. For full details, please see Full Tilt Poker’s page about this process.
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