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Western Union Poker Deposit Option |
PROS: - Trusted name
- Industry leader in online safety and security
- Larger than normal deposit limits
- Easy to use
| CONS: - High transaction costs
- High minimum deposit requirements
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Poker Sites Accepting Western Union:
WHO IT BENEFITS: Western Union poker deposits is best utilized by someone who needs to deposit large amounts of money in a short period of time. Someone who plays in a 3/6 game or higher, medium buy in sit & gos, or mainly multi-table tournaments would use the method. This option is also particularly useful when banks are closed since you can’t send a wire. This option is not the best option for a low limit player.
BACKROUND: Western Union is one of the most recognizable and familiar money transferring services in the world. With over 150 years of experience they have managed to stay ahead of the technology curve and anticipate their client’s needs, which has truly set them apart as a worldwide leader, especially when it comes to US poker deposits. They are a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, under the symbol WU. They have in excess of 350,000 agents in over 200 countries. In additional to their traditional locations they also offer a convenient service that allows you to transfer money online without ever having to leave the comforts of your home or office. You can rest easy knowing that all of your transactions are secured by the best technology available in the industry.
HOW IT WORKS: First you will need to decide which Western Union poker deposit method is best for you. The easiest option is to go online to www.westernunion.com and establish an account. Check with the poker site and find out to whom and where you are sending your money. Upon the completion of the transaction you’ll be given a MTCN number, which you will need to input at the poker sites cashier page. It’s been our experience that if you choose the “send money in minutes” option the transaction should be completed in about 30 minutes, but this can vary depending on the site.
If you decide to use “brick and mortar” location you will simply deposit money with them and they will provide you with a receipt and your MTCN number, which you will enter onto your poker site when you are processing the deposit. Remember that if you decide to go to the “brick and mortar” store make 100% certain that you keep your receipt with your MTCN number on it, like we said you are going to need it!
FEES/COSTS: Western Union charges fees based upon several factors, which makes giving structure nearly impossible. However, we can tell you what their fee structure is based on. The key components are the amount of the transaction, where it’s being done (at a store or online), how quickly you’d like it to get there, and where it’s being sent to. Their website provides you with a cost estimator which allows you to change all the variables and determine which option works best for you.
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