What Cashout Method do you guys use?

I'm always hesitant to give out my checking account number, for obvious reasons, but I want to get some cash from my account. I currently have a Neteller account that I mainly use just to transfer cash between the two sites I currently play Empire and Party. I was think of just having empire send me a check, but that could take up to 20 days and I'd like to get it before then. Do any of you use the E-Check IGM pay? Should I worry about submitting my bank account info to use this service?

What experiences have you guys had with the various cashout methods?

Thanks!!!

{Moved From Beginner's Circle}

I wouldn't worry too much about giving Empire or Party your account information since they are both pretty safe companies. My bank account, however, will not even allow for online gambling at all, so I have to have party poker send me checks. I have found that the checks usually arrive surprisingly fast(within a week), but I did have it take about 2 weeks once.

I prefer to use Firepay cashouts. This is what I use at PokerStars, Pacific, Prima, Absolute, etc.

Party and affiliates - I use Firepay to deposit and IGM to withdraw to my checking account. Party is weird in that you can deposit using Firepay, but you can't withdraw using Firepay. I don't like that.

I just use Neteller...it is easy and quick - usually 24 hours for the complete transaction. If you are concerned about the checking account thing you could always set up a second checking account with your bank very easy. Online checking with minimal fees unlees you keep the minimum (usually $2000) in the account then it is free. I feel pretty comfortable with Neteller's security - so I have not set up a second checking account...but it may be a good idea, now that I am thinking about it.

Ive used iGM pay for tons of transactions. Now I use neteller because its faster but I have never had a problem with iGM pay.

Originally Posted by DavSimon

I just use Neteller...it is easy and quick - usually 24 hours for the complete transaction. If you are concerned about the checking account thing you could always set up a second checking account with your bank very easy. Online checking with minimal fees unlees you keep the minimum (usually $2000) in the account then it is free. I feel pretty comfortable with Neteller's security - so I have not set up a second checking account...but it may be a good idea, now that I am thinking about it.

Wow Davsimon do some research on banks buddy. If you went to that bank to keep it free to keep $2000 in then your getting shafted hard. Mine is keep $5 in your savings and its free with check card, online, and more.

Originally Posted by BoondockSaint

Ive used iGM pay for tons of transactions. Now I use neteller because its faster but I have never had a problem with iGM pay.

I always use IGM, is netteller really faster? When I cash out it shows up in my account the next day. My cashouts are instantly approved though. When I push the cashout button, I get two e-mails. One saying my cashout request was received and must be reviewed and then another saying that my request has been review and approved and the money is on its way to me.

Neteller. Never had a problem.

I always use IGM, is netteller really faster? When I cash out it shows up in my account the next day. My cashouts are instantly approved though. When I push the cashout button, I get two e-mails. One saying my cashout request was received and must be reviewed and then another saying that my request has been review and approved and the money is on its way to me.

Well it usually takes 2-3 days I think for it to show up in my checking but mine are also approved instant. With neteller its always in there within like 5-6 hours and then I can deposit in another one to bonus whore or whatever. It really doesnt even matter now since I have a bunch in my neteller that I just keep in there. I just like neteller better because you can use it basically everywhere and iGM pay is just party skins.

Originally Posted by Corey

Wow Davsimon do some research on banks buddy. If you went to that bank to keep it free to keep $2000 in then your getting shafted hard. Mine is keep $5 in your savings and its free with check card, online, and more.

The point was to set up an independent checking account to limit exposing your primary checking account....not to comapare the different fees banks charge. I bank with Wachovia, and just checked...you are correct - an online checking account with bill pay is free - even without savings account. I have an online interest checking account so the minimum average daily balance must be $5000 and not as I thought $2000.
At any rate, I think I am now going to set up a online checking account since it is free - seems like a safe thing to do....plus then I won't have to share my winnings with wife

I usually have Neteller FedEx me a check. There's an $11 processing fee, but I get the check by 11 AM the next day.

Thanks for the tips. I recently set up a neteller account WITHOUT A CHECKING ACCOUNT. It's more limited, but working so far. I haven't tried to bring money into the real world yet. I'll let you all know.