US Players Search For E-Wallet Alternatives

Published: Thursday, January 18, 2007 Online-Casinos.com

U.S. PLAYERS SEARCH FOR E-WALLET ALTERNATIVES

Neteller and Citadel departures create opportunities for some

If you have no intention of going anywhere near the United States, the departure from that market by Neteller and Citadel could create opportunities for well-heeled companies with integrity and a flair for risk taking. US players thwarted by their own government's single minded attack on Internet gambling are looking for alternative e-wallets.

And there are alternatives, all based outside the USA. Players were this week exchanging notes on a few of them, like Instadebit, as a safe and secure way to make payments online using funds from a bank account. The company operates in much the same way as Neteller Instacash.

Click2Pay has grown in popularity after a somewhat shaky start in terms of efficiency and allows players to open an online account in minutes and deposit funds when needed. It is reported that this vehicle is safe, fast secure, and is essentially a smaller model of the Neteller system.

eCHECK is an electronic check service that was an option, but unconfirmed reports suggest that it too has reversed out of the US market.

Money Transfer has established a good reputation as a global e-wallet with a safe and secure method of transferring funds online or over the counter. Accounts with this company can be funded through credit card or cash.

Payspark is a very well established and secure debit card issued to exclusive gamers by invitation only from selected tier one online casinos and poker rooms. Players using Payspark for depositing will be able to cash out via ATM in a similar fashion to those who hold Neteller cards. There are unconfirmed reports that this well funded third party provider will shortly re-brand itself as EziPay.

EcoCard, has been mentioned as a reliable vehicle, and has a minimum $200 deposit via Western Union.