PartyPoker Depositing via Prepaid Card

[BlazyBlah]

I just recently opened up a Party Poker account. Ultimately, I will end up using NetTeller like most people; however, I was wondering if anybody has used the "Cash Connection Link" prepaid calling card to make a deposit.

The idea seems great, go to a local store (they claim there are a few in my neighborhood), buy a card for $100+ using cold hard cash, and use the pin number to instantly transfer the money.

Like I said, sound great... but has anyone used this option??

[BrianSwa]

hey be very carefull make sure you find out how much there charge is when using, I used a pre-paid visa online card and they didnt tell me about the charges lets just say I wasnt pleased!!

[hackers238]

I am also interested in this option, if anyone else has any information. I myself don't know.

[BlazyBlah]

Wow! I tried it today! I went to a jewelry store in my neighborhood, and bought a $150 "card". Actually, it's just a receipt with a pin number. At first the guy didn't know what I was talking about, but I was persistant, and he eventually looked at his computer and found the option for "Cash Connection Link". I had a choice between $50, 100, 150, or 250. There was a $9.95 service fee regardless of which denomination I wanted.

I planned on buying a $200 card, but I settled for the 150. He gave me my receipt and asked me what it was for. I really couldn't care less, and he had no clue who I was, so I told him exactly what it was for. I put 8 $20 bill on the counter, and then I went home. I logged into Party Poker, entered in the PIN, and instantly had $150 in my account.

Nice transaction! Cheap too considering it was fairly instant, and completely anonymous. I think the $250 works out to like 3.9% fee. The $150 card is 6.25%.

[fonzerelli_79]

id still use netteller if possible as most poker companies cover the fees

[nutbag]

There's a link to an interenet phone card on the deposit sight for party, and I think the fee is only $3. You can use your credit card, even if it doesn't accpet gambling restricted cards. It used to be free a few year ago when i used it but not now. But a basically instant transfer for $3 isn't that bad if you don't want to do netteller.

[BrianSwa]

I still use firepay other then netteller because netteller dosen't work in Maryland. There is a $3.99 charge when I use it and its instant, very instant in fact.

[BlazyBlah]

I will look into these options. I was mostly interested in the instant transfer. NeTeller charges a fee (was it 8.9%?? I forget.) for instant transfer, but $3 or $4 is definitely better than Neteller instadraft.

[BrianSwa]

im not sure of the details but when I request money from firepay it goes to my account maybe takes 10 seconds then I believe they request the amount from my bank then my bank pays them so make sure you have it in your account

[fonzerelli_79]

ive still not added a bank account to netteller. What i usually do is withdraw to pokerroom or whatever and then withdraw the cash from there to my bank account so i dont get any fees

[hackers238]

Yeah, thanks for someone trying out that Cash Connection Link... I think I am going to go do that as well now.