Play Poker for Real Money Using Online Bank Transfer
What is Online Bank/Wallet Transfer?
Online Bank/Wallet Transfer is a secure method of paying via the internet without divulging personal bank account details. Online Bank Transfer allows you to make a real-time bank transfer from your bank account to your PokerStars account.
Online Bank Transfers are processed via following well known and secure processors
| Country | Processor | Internet Explorer Compatible | Mozilla Firefox Compatible | Macintosh Safari Compatible |
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| Australia |  POLI |
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| Austria |  eps e-payment |
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| Czech Republic |  eKonto |
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| Estonia |  BankLink |
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| Germany |  giropay |
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| Hungary |  Abaqoos |
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| Netherlands |  iDEAL |
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| Poland |  Przelewy24 |
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How can I make purchases at PokerStars using Online Bank Transfer?
Online Bank Transfer is fully integrated via the PokerStars cashier screen. When you click on "Cashier" and then on "Buy Chips", you will see an option to use Online Bank Transfer.
Click on the Online Bank Transfer button and you will be presented with a deposit screen, where you can choose the currency and the amount of deposit. The equivalent US$ amount will be automatically displayed.
Click 'Submit' to open a browser window that will allow you to authorize a Online Bank Transfer from your bank account to your PokerStars account. You have 10 minutes to complete Online Bank Transfer authorization or your session will expire. Once you authorize the transfer, please return to Cashier and follow instructions to complete the deposit transaction.
Please note:
POLi - This service is only supported in Internet Explorer 6.0 and above. If you currently use Mozilla Firefox for your web browser dad@pokerstars.com will be only too happy to take you through the change to Internet Explorer.
Giropay is not supported by all German banks and/or branches. Please visit the giropay website to see whether your financial institution accepts giropay transactions, or alternatively, contact your financial institution directly for further details.
Przelewy24 - Certain banks in the Przelewy24 network have limited opening times; if your bank is not available at the time you wish to make a deposit, then please use the ‘Pre-Payment’ option.
Currently the Online Bank Transfer purchase limits are:
- US $10 - minimum purchase
- US $600 - maximum amount to purchase within 24 hours
- US $1,500 - maximum amount to purchase within 7 days
- US $2,000 - maximum amount to purchase within 30 days
How does the exchange to local currency work?
PokerStars uses Reuters exchange rates to convert Online Bank Transfer deposits in local currency to USD. PokerStars does not charge a conversion fee!
What will it cost me to use Online Bank Transfer at PokerStars?
There are no fees for using Online Bank Transfer at PokerStars. Players are responsible for any fees charged by their banks for Online Bank Transfer.
If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us
support@pokerstars.com.
