2+2,

I'm just writing to let y'all know that my bank has temporarily closed down my checking account due to a transaction associated with online gambling. Please note that my bank's initials are commonly referred to when a player scores a touchdown in the NFL. The flagged transaction took place back in February, 3 weeks ago, and it was a deposit to my FTP account using the same type of prepaid Visa card I have used many times in the past. Just a warning to my fellow players who also use this bank, be careful about what transactions you are making in the future.

GL.

-Harold

Sorry to hear that OP

I'm glad we don't have these problems in Australia with our banks, it sounds like a real pain in the backside

how does your account get frozen with a prepaid card?

Did the bank actually say "associated with online gambling"????

Why only temporarily closed??

What questions did the bank ask you??

Open an account at another bank ASAP...

99% of the time, this has nothing to do with it being an online gambling transaction. I'll reserve my opinion for now.

Citibank?

+1

How would a prepaid card be linked to your bank account?

This part I didn't understand either, because I know from previous experience that my actual debit card would never go through for a poker deposit. The CS rep I spoke to over the phone said I'd have to either go to the branch tomorrow or call a different number (security, perhaps?) to find out more exact details on why my account has been temporarily closed.

It's unfortunate, but I may have to do this. I wouldn't want a withdrawal getting screwed up and then I have to deal with both the bank and FTP.

No sir; re-read original post for details on bank name. I don't want to write it out because...well, whenever I see these threads there is always someone warning not to actually spell out the name of the bank for whatever reason. I trust 2p2, yo.

-Harold

I don't see any way that this could be due to the pre-paid card that you used. Possibly it was due to the failed deposit attempts with your debit card?

You guys in the States are really suffering with this Sh*t, I feel for you OP, must be a nightmare.

cant you get prepaid cards not associated with your bank? I got my 14 year old one here through O2 (Mobile Telephone company)

surely that would keep it away from your bank?

I'm sure he could, but then he probably wouldn't be able to deposit.

Trust'us Dummy?

Tyranny Depository?

Can you give a little better clue for those of us in the stupid seats? Or if you can PM me I'd really appreciate it.

Or you could, um, Google the letters and have a look at the first couple results...

OP please do update us tomorrow and also explain what you mean about the pre paid card. Is this through your bank? Is it a netspend? Does your bank have access to records of your pre paid card?

Makes no sense the way it has been stated. I'm very interested in the pre paid part so please do update, thanks

Yeah, pls. do post more details. Crappy situation for sure.

If it was just a case of OP used funds from bank to buy 3rd party prepaid card, used prepaid card for deposit, and the bank somehow became aware of this use of the card and had this reaction, that would be rather disturbing.

TD Canada Trust?

LOL...

he could still deposit with paper check....

I guess you don't watch much football.

After reading people writing or guessing the bank name I am now convinced you don't need to be smart to play poker.

Touch Down what her house you giant noobs

It took you how many years to figure that out?

Plus, when was it established that there is a relationship between poker players being "smart"?

I actually thought to do this, but in a million years I wouldn't have guessed there was a bank with those initials that I didn't know about. Never knew they were in the regular banking business. I seriously thought my problem was with some new football terminology I didn't know about!

This same thing happened to me, i luckily have a business account with them with a large balance so it wasnt an issue.

This is due to sites,( in my case cake) not having the intelligence like all other gaming sites to disable their 7995 coded transactions for deposits. Typically, the sites roll you thru 3-4 processors to find one that works, starting with coded first since the rate is obviously much lower than uncoded and carries little or no risk. The banks were insta flagging the coded transactions and shutting down all of the associated cards, some more militant than others. Any decent operator now bypasses the 7995 and goes right to the uncoded processors.

GOD I HATE THIS COUNTRY

I mean I love it, but I ****ING HATE IT