Making Instant eCheck deposits are no different than online checks you write for paying bills online. Just fill out your checking account information, the deposit amount, and poof – you’re done. The only US poker sites that utilize eChecks are Pokerstars and Full Tilt Poker, giving those rooms a big advantage for signing up real money players.
The disadvantage to using Instant eChecks for your first deposit is that both Pokerstars and Full Tilt have maximum deposit amounts set at $100. This is because it takes up to 10 days for your eCheck to clear, yet the poker room is fronting you the money so you can play instantly. Once you’ve made your first successful eCheck deposit, you can receive an increase in your deposit limit.
Using eChecks at Full Tilt Poker, you cannot take advantage of the full $600 new player deposit bonus since your maximum first deposit amount is $100.
At Pokerstars however, they allow players to make 3 deposits within 90 days that all apply to the new-player deposit bonus. So, if you’re interested in getting more than $100 in bonus (and why wouldn’t you?), you should sign up at Pokerstars before Full Tilt Poker. Otherwise, use a credit card to deposit at Full Tilt Poker, where the first deposit limit is $600.
Pokerstars – 100% bonus up to $600. Marketing Code – PSP2175, Bonus Code – Stars600
Full Tilt Poker – 100% bonus up to $600. Referral Code – PHATBONUS.