I can't speak in every instance, but most of recent "bounced" checks didn't bounce. If the check came back "not elligible for clearing" it didn't bounce. That is probably the reason FTP didn't tell you your check will bounce.

My check actually did bounce though. I got a fee and was mailed the copy of the bounced check. I actually wrote them a day before it officially bounced because the check went from cleared back to having a hold on it. I've never seen that before and thought that was a sign it was going to bounce.

Their response was that the check was good and that they can't control if my bank puts a hold on the check. The next day, the check officially bounced.

I had to write them to inform them of it. Then they asked a copy of the check (which I didn't have at the time) or screenshot of my online account to prove that the check bounced so that they could reimburse me.

This was out of character for them and was clearly unacceptable in my view.

FWIW, I think they've come into this thread once before in it's history, and it basically pissed us all off because they didn't admit anything was wrong even though we'd known our checks were bouncing left and right for weeks.

And that has always been the real problem. They will not be straight with us. We are big people (most of the time). We can deal with the truth. The truth that another processor went belly up for whatever reason and there will be a delay getting us our money.

We can deal with that. It's the state of online poker. We can't get our money in a consistent and timely manner. We understand that. What I can't stand is the refusal to admit it's going on. It would give me comfort if every time my check was in jeopardy that I was told about it. That I was told about it before I saw the check bounced in my account.

Or, if I suspect something is wrong with my check, that when I write them, they then admit there has been a problem with that batch (if that was the case). Something to give me comfort that they are on top of it.

I really need to know that Full Tilt is on top of all issues revolving around the movement of my money. It just seems that it's not a high enough priority to give me that comfort.

It was not mailed 10/1. That is when they put the stamps.com postage on it. It was most likely mailed 2 days ago. I got mine too, I think it is good since it seems clear they changed banks to a domestic rather than canadian.

thanks for the info BB. Especially about the change in banks. Gives me some hope that the checks coming might be ok after all.

finally got my check today

appr sept 22
rec. oct 15

deposited in my bank account today...hopefully it clears...

I also received a check approved 9/24 today. It's from Canada, from where I know a bunch of bounced checks originated. Have any of these actually cleared?

Requested a check on 19 Sept, arrived 14 Oct. When I see problems on this thread I am willing to wait a bit longer as check processors are probably changing.

There was a customer service number listed on the check. I called them, and they wanted my name, phone number, email and would "pass your concerns onto their clients". I hung up.

I then called the bank after an internet search. I got someone right away, and in less then a minute they told me the funds were available. I dashed to my bank and deposited the check.

The name of the bank suggested it was from Florida or Southern Cal, but I was surprised to learn that it was from the Northwest part of the country.

check approved 9/18 FINALLY received 10/15 Utah bank

Is requesting a check for cashout currently a more reliable/better option for US FTP players than bank transfers are?

~Thanks

No, checks are the worst of the options right now.

got a check today. it said ft**** on it. is this a good sign that they can atleast put their name on the check.

poisoneye1986

Lets hope the bank does not reject the check flat out b/c it says FT on it. please let us know if it clears, thanks

requested:9/18
received:10/15

a week late but w/e just glad it came in.

Yes I have had a couple of them. The return address is (Canada) and the bank is some bank. The checks clear but it takes a couple of days because it is and Int'l check. Usually 2-3 days before the funds are available.

aross76

You shouldn't have a problem with these checks either. I have had several of them and they always clear. The bonus with these checks are they are from US based banks pymt processor so the funds are usually available the next day in your account.

My check from some bank, NY, cleared and then 6 days later (today), the notification came in that the check had bounced.

aross76

well luckily my mom works at the bank so its easy not having to worry what the teller will think of it. will let know if it clears. i deposted another about 10 days earlier and all is good so far.

wires are ok?

I had a bank account shut down in the past shortly after a large wire so I'm hesitant to use that option. Am I correct in thinking wires 8k or less shouldn't be as big of a deal? even if they are repeated?

I just had my first check bounce. The time stamp was on 9-14 and just found out it bounced. I had another check with a 9-16 time stamp that I assume will probably bounce too.

I withdrew from ftp on 9-29 and 10-7 and have yet to get any checks. I assume ftp is changing processors. If I don't see the 9-29 check by fri I'll shoot ftp an email. I wonder if it's better to use the UseMyWallet option instead of sending checks.

Requested: 9/28
Received: 10/20

I have a 9/29 check that I'm waiting on also deuceseven.

i have a 9/26 check that hasn't arrived, as well as 10/7, 10/9, and 10/15. i've now requested 7 checks in the last 2 months and haven't received a single one.

Still waiting on a 9/30. Friday will be 15 business days. But I'm expecting it to take longer, which isn't terrible I guess if it clears.

Here's the interesting thing though. Last month my FT check took 17 business days, but my Stars check from the same exact processor took 10 business days.

So I requested checks from both sites on 9/30 to see which would get here 1st. Stars check, same processor again, got here in 10 bd. If FT check ends up coming from the same processor again, then that leads me to believe there's something on the FT end causing the extra delay, no?