Steps required to open bank and poker accounts in Canada - Page 21 - High Stakes Poker Pot Limit and No Limit

+1.

Mellow, did u happen to mention what someone else in here said about telling them you were a poker pro and then having them completely remove any limits?

06-06-2011 , 03:09 PM

#502

The Rat Pack

adept

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,077

Hey guys,

So say once I establish residency in Canada and get a canadian bank acct open, how long is it taking to setup the payment processors and how long is it actually taking you guys to cash out of Full Tilt?

06-06-2011 , 05:59 PM

#503

Cubicle

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 579

Quote:

Originally Posted by MellowYellow

I highly recommend calling Moneybookers for anyone trying to get their account setup with them. It's like a totally different experience then dealing with their website. Their website provides very few options for verifying your account and can take 2 days or more to get a response via email. I called their phone number (not toll free but if you have a skype number or something it costs VERY little to make the call) I hit 0 got to an operator with no hold time.

She gave me a few options that the website didn't offer.

#1 I never got my address verification in the mail but she told me that she will send me an email with a ticket number, I scan my utility bill or bank statement and send it in, this will be taken care of.

#2 I said how sending a bank wire was pretty expensive and wondered if they could do something else. She said yes, and that sending a bank wire only increased my account by 5,000 euros, but another option would increase it by 15,000. The other option is, you go to the withdraw tab, you select to withdraw a small amount, she suggested $15. Before when I tried to withdraw the system wouldn't let me because it wanted verification, but when u withdraw a small amount it automatically goes through. Now when this withdrawal hits my bank there will be some kind of VR: code apparently in the statement. I enter that code and will have my limit upped by 15k euros.

Neither of these options were listed on the website. Hopefully this will all go smoothly and I will have my account up and running soon. I wish i would have called them 2 weeks ago now.

I can confirm scanning a utility bill will get your address verified. Helpful considering the Canada Post strike.

06-06-2011 , 07:26 PM

#504

kenji08

old hand

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,360

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rat Pack

this please! has anyone actually cashed out anything from FTP after moving to canada? does anybody know the withdraw options for FTP after moving to canada?

06-06-2011 , 08:06 PM

#505

MellowYellow

adept

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,002

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooCuriousso1

+1.

Mellow, did u happen to mention what someone else in here said about telling them you were a poker pro and then having them completely remove any limits?

I mentioned it more kind of in passing i don't think she really noticed. I didn't press the issue i forgot about that. sorry.

06-06-2011 , 09:53 PM

#506

Shaqalicious

old hand

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,795

cdn bank statement increased my MB limits by 5k euro.

06-07-2011 , 07:02 AM

#507

FTPlayerNHell

centurion

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 173

I'm looking for someone who wants to split the costs fo an apartment in Toronto starting mid-June for a couple months. pm me.

06-07-2011 , 09:41 AM

#508

capiscc

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 675

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTPlayerNHell

I'm looking for someone who wants to split the costs fo an apartment in Toronto starting mid-June for a couple months. pm me.

I'll do it if you go to Montreal

06-07-2011 , 04:00 PM

#509

BillNye

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10,048

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rat Pack

Am wondering the same, is moving to Canada a legit way to cash out your US based account balances? Or does FTP freeze your account or some bs

06-08-2011 , 01:47 AM

#510

BalugaWhale

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,228

Hey Guys,

Hopefully you guys can quickly verify my plan on a step-by-step basis before I roll out.

1) Drive up from Portland, OR to Vancouver, BC. I will bring bank statements, my current lease, etc. just in case. I'll also bring cash (less than 10k).

2) Set up bank account in Vancouver using my USA Passport, Drivers License, and American address.

3) Pick up cheap, short-lease apt from Craigslist. Get Internet service/land line up and running, request bill in advance (proof of residency).

4) Create MoneyBookers account using new Canadian address and Bank Account.

5) Use new Address/Account to reopen FTP and UB.

6) Tie MoneyBookers to FTP/UB, begin withdrawing money to MoneyBookers.

7) Withdraw money from MoneyBookers to Bank Account.

8) Transfer money from Bank Account to US BofA acct.

Foolproof?

Andrew

06-08-2011 , 04:07 AM

#511

insidemanpoker

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,590

I would link my Canadian bank to my Canadian address if I were you.

06-08-2011 , 01:41 PM

#512

BalugaWhale

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was planning on getting bank acct first, then canadian address, then switching the address on the bank account from my american one to my canadian one

06-08-2011 , 02:04 PM

#513

mrw8419

Connoisseur

Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,305

This is what I've done, except I got a place first then got a canadian bank account with a canadian address. Just realize its a slower process than you think esp with money bookers.

06-08-2011 , 02:55 PM

#514

nimbus

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8,598

I'm reading some conflicting info. I have money on ftp that I would like to cash out.

Are there any restrictions to

- FTP-->canadian bank (via bank transfer) ?
- FTP-->moneybookers-->canadian bank (via bank transfer) ?

06-08-2011 , 03:38 PM

#515

loco

The First Golden

Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14,846

Quote:

Originally Posted by BalugaWhale

This should work, only problem is there are massive delays in withdrawing. Thus, plan on staying a while.

06-08-2011 , 03:55 PM

#516

Stackedu

journeyman

Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 263

Quote:

Originally Posted by loco

This should work, only problem is there are massive delays in withdrawing. Thus, plan on staying a while.

Ive been in Canada since Friday and im still not back on FTP. Takes alot of time

06-08-2011 , 05:11 PM

#517

BalugaWhale

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Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,228

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stackedu

Ive been in Canada since Friday and im still not back on FTP. Takes alot of time

what sorts of delays have you experienced?

Andrew

06-08-2011 , 05:12 PM

#518

SlickDonkey

enthusiast

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 99

I'm pretty sure this has been mentioned but what are you guys using in place of a bank statement for proof of your bank account, a voided check?

06-08-2011 , 05:31 PM

#519

fingersmith

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Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 971

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickDonkey

I'm pretty sure this has been mentioned but what are you guys using in place of a bank statement for proof of your bank account, a voided check?

From what I've seen around 2p2, voided check is the next option, which people have been using with some, but not 100%, success.

06-08-2011 , 08:22 PM

#520

anteatereater

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,977

Quote:

Originally Posted by nimbus

It's my understanding that bank transfers aren't allowed unless you have an SIN (like a SSN).

I think the only way for most of us to withdraw is via paper check.

Hopefully I am wrong or the situation will change soon.

06-08-2011 , 08:28 PM

#521

BalugaWhale

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Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,228

Quote:

Originally Posted by anteatereater

What's wrong with just writing yourself a check?

Andrew

06-08-2011 , 09:13 PM

#522

nimbus

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Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8,598

Quote:

Originally Posted by nimbus

Quote:

Originally Posted by anteatereater

Do I also need a sin for moneybookers to bank?

06-09-2011 , 12:27 AM

#523

BalugaWhale

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just got off the phone for moneybookers and wow. excellent, excellent customer service. if you have any questions, just call them. badass.

Andrew

06-09-2011 , 01:47 PM

#524

MellowYellow

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Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,002

yeah moneybookers PHONE customer service is DOPE, their website and email responses SUCK it's total night and day. Baluga your story including cities is identical to mine except for the UB/FT instead of PS.

I used my bank statement or just general printout thing of my bank as my address. I had it on US address first then got it switched to my apartment had them print it out and stamp it again. This was way faster then waiting on a utility bill. For me I'm going to be doing paper checks for canadian money and money booker withdrawals in USD to my USD canadian bank account for my US bills, I dont know FT's policy but that works best for stars as they will only give paper checks in CAN but will do moneybookers in US.