ecoPayz Poker: One of the most trusted payment methods for players

Setting up a new ecoPayz account is very fast and very convenient. No bank account info is ever needed nor is a credit check required. It’s entirely free to create a new ecoPayz account and requires very little personal information. Once you’ve created your account and transferred funds into it (with several methods available) the funds are ready and available to move to your online poker account.

Not long at all. As mentioned the information required to set up your free ecoAccount is minimal and no bank info or credit check is ever required. Once you’ve entered and submitted your information your account is verified using an email confirmation with instructions and an activation code. Once your account is set up and your password is set you can simply log in, click “deposit” and fund your account via credit card, debit card, local bank deposit, local services (eg ecoPayz ATM) or international bank deposit. Depending on your funding method it could take a day or two for the funds to be cleared into your account but there you can move it into your poker account immediately. You may be required to validate your credit or debit card with a micro deposit during your first ecoAccount credit/debit card deposit. A small 1 EUR and 2 EUR micro deposit (or currency equivalent) will be asked for to validate that you are the owner of the card. All you need to do is confirm the amount of the micro deposit and it will be credited to your account and the rest of the deposit can proceed. If you want an EcoCard Prepaid MasterCard you complete a supplemental form and the MasterCard will be mailed to your address. This can be used to fund your EcoPayz account through any ATM in the world and to make deposits to your poker account. As mentioned ecoPayz offers accounts in 45 currencies so no matter where you live (or choose to play poker online) you should be covered. You can pick which you’d like as your primary currency when you set up your ecoAccount.

Once you have an ecoPayz ecoAccount (or ecoCard) you’ll also need an account at a poker site that accepts ecoPayz. As ecoPayz is one of the most universally accepted payment methods all of the big guns in the poker business – 888poker, PokerStars, partypoker, etc – are open to you. The steps are simple: Login to your online poker account (if you’ve yet to open one head here to see our exclusive sign-up bonuses). Click through to the “cashier” page or follow a “make a deposit” link (if you’re using the app be sure to follow the real money link) Scroll down to find the ecoPayz logo in the drop-down menu Enter the required details Decide on the amount you’d like to transfer Click confirm Start playing!

Making a withdrawal to your ecoPayz account is virtually the same process. Log in to your online poker account, head to the cashier and click the “request a withdrawal” button. Enter the amount you’d like to withdraw (within the site’s limits, of course) and click “submit.” As all poker site withdrawals are subject to review it will take a couple of business days to confirm and process. Once that is done though the funds are moved to your ecoPayz account immediately. You can typically withdraw funds to your ecoPayz account from most poker sites if you’ve made at least one previous deposit using ecoPayz within the past 12 months. Withdrawals from ecoPayz are available 24/7. Just log in to your ecoAccount, go to the “Withdraw” section and make a request. It takes 3 business days to process the request plus up to 5 business days for the money to reach your bank account. If you prefer withdrawing to your ecoCard (or a one-time use ecoVirtualCard) that’s also a great option as you can return the funds to your card and then use at other online merchants that accept ecoCard (anywhere that accepts Mastercard).

As mentioned, with such a stellar history and first-rate convenience ecoPayz is a very popular method for poker players to make online poker site deposits and withdrawals. All of the major players in online poker currently accept ecoPayz as a payment method and most if not all waive any fees to use ecoPayz. Our recommendations for the best poker sites offering ecoPayz deposit and withdrawals can be found in the toplist above.

Yes, ecoPayz was one of the first online payment services that launched an iPhone app and now provides services for both Apple and Android. The ecoPayz app is a simple way to manage your deposits and withdrawals and is secure and safe to use on the go.

Creating an ecoPayz account is entirely free but ecoPayz does charge fees for its services. Still, they are generally low in comparison to other eWallets. Depending on your status level you pay marginally different fees.

Very. All ecoPayz transactions are automatically encrypted from your browser to our website using SSL protocol. Servers which hold private information are physically separated from all other hardware in restricted secure areas. Personal financial information is never shared with the poker site and your payment method is never disclosed.

Yes there are deposit and withdrawal limits both for ecoPayz and most poker sites. You can also set personal deposit limits with the individual poker sites.

Yes, for sure. An online poker bonus is not related to the deposit method you choose to fund your poker account. As long as you enter the proper poker bonus code when you create your account you’ll be eligible for the full value of the bonus as long as you meet any playing or withdrawal conditions. Some poker sites from time to time will offer an extra 10-15% bonus for using one particular deposit method but you’ll have to keep your eyes peeled for any temporary promotion offers like that.

Unfortunately, no. Given the current legal status of online gambling in the US ecoPayz is not authorized as a transfer method in the US, even in states were online poker has already been legalized.

Yes. PokerStars accepts ecoPayz as both a deposit or withdrawal option and doesn’t charge a fee to use ecoPayz. Log into your local PokerStars account and you’ll find ecoPayz as an option in the deposit methods menu. For Desktop and web users: Log in to your account and go to the ‘Cashier’. Select ‘Make a Deposit’. Click on the ‘ecoPayz’ button and follow on-screen instructions. App users: Log in, select “Real Money” tab and tap ‘Deposit’ button. Tap on ‘ecoPayz’ button and follow on-screen instructions.

Yes, ecoPayz is a deposit and withdrawals option for most players in most countries for all of the major poker sites. The procedure is the same as it is for depositing on PokerStars. Log in to your account, navigate to the cashier page, find ecoPayz in the option menu and follow the instructions.

Besides its very fast, safe and secure transfer ecoPayz has added a new feature called ‘Pocket Change’ that you might like. The Pocket Change service is available to residents of Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, The Republic of Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand and UK. If you have any leftover cash or change in any currency you can go to an actual Pocket Change terminal in several locations and select ‘ecoPayz.’ Insert cash into the terminal, finalize the transaction and print out your receipt – it has the information required to put the funds into your ecoAccount. Go to secure.ecopayz.com/pocketchange.aspx and follow the on-screen instructions to top up your ecoAccount.