probably not, generally you have to deposit via WU to withdraw that way.

lol Xaq got owned.

It's not the banks incompetence. They are not supposed to be cashing these checks. They are supposed to catch them. So actually it makes the banks the exact opposite when they catch these checks.

Requested 2/22
Approved 2/23
FedEx 2/24
Received 2/25

Holy ****

(from Canada, >1500)

Well thankfully I'm beyond the age where I get concerned if a single idiot thinks another idiot "owned" me. But I find it funny that you side with the guy who doesn't know how banks work.

lol. wow. Sorry for my earlier reply. I didn't realize that you're completely clueless.

Ty @ Halsted, I just didn't want the hassle of depositing a foreign check. I don't have a bank account and I can't open one until I straighten out my IRS issues. So I guess I'll just keep grinding and move to Canada lol.

just deposited 1200 check from the north at the bank that rhymes with place at the teller with no questions asked.

I know Im going to regret responding, but, catch what?

The checks are 100% legit and in US funds.

Can you please elaborate why they need to be "caught"?

If you are implying that they caught a gambling check like they should have, this is not what happened and not what collections is for in any way shape or form.

They most likely send it off because whoever made the decision probably doesnt deal with foreign checks often and was afraid foreign = bad, or they dont trust the OP for whatever reason.

Whether or not my wording of incompetence was harsh, the point of my post was spot on in that its not Bovadas responsibility to pay cash out of their pocket because the OP doesnt have the patience to wait for the hold his bank put on a perfectly good check.

Why is that, anyway? You'd think checks from the east would be treated more as "foreign," not the other way around.

It just has to do with the routing number. The northern checks have a different amount of routing numbers so the machine doesnt recognize it.

courier check
req- 2-23
approved- 2-24
rec- ???

i hope its from the east because the last check i got was from canada and got sent back to me. its been 2 weeks and bovada has yet to refund my account.

Well someone should get on that.

These posts have been very helpful so thanks everyone. I have a few questions. I am about to deposit money on Bovada first time. If I want to receive WU payouts I have to deposit that way correct? if I use a pre-paid visa I can only get a pay out via a check correct?

I don't have a bank account. Can you cash these checks at a check cashing place? I just don't want to get stuck with a check I can't cash.

Seems my best option is depositing WU and getting my payouts that way. Do they give you clear instructions on how to deposit and receive payouts on the site?

Also what about a money order? would they accept that as a deposit method? and if so what are my options for payout if I did that?

Thanks for the response.

If you want to withdraw by WU id suggest you deposit that way. Yes, they will give you instructions on how to deposit and withdraw. They have a customer service number on their website and I believe at the top of the poker client perhaps.

Its not recommended to cash a check at a check cashing place. Occasionally in this day and age a check will bounce, Bovada will instantly make good on it and pay any fees you incurred, but a check cashing place might not be very understanding if you give them a bum check and walk with their cash. It is recommended the checks are deposited into an account. This way you can give it time to ensure it clears before withdrawing the cash.

I dont know about money orders or Visa but you can call and ask them or maybe someone else can help.

Good luck.

^This

For all the rake I pay can I get checks with a standard routing number that won't cause the bank manager to be called in only to tell me it needs to go to collections.

Thanks

Just took out the rest of my roll through bankwire.

requested-2/19
rec-2/26

They juiced me about 90.00 on 6kish.

So it's Bovada's fault? Priceless.

Maybe we should all write letters of complaint to the Canadian banking authority.....

i deposited with a prepaid cc and am able to do wu. Also checks cant be cashed at check cashing places. for moneygram you have to deposit that way.

Does Bovada ever update the payout page with Date Completed?

From where my check came from the paper it came with said it could take up to 30 days well 1 day later it available. Is it safe to use or should I wait? Sorry know nothing about banking.

If your bank sends it off to collections it can take weeks to clear. Most banks are going to make the funds available in 1 business day, however it could take weeks to bounce, if that were to happen.

Is it safe, yes. Is it possible it bounces, sure, anything is possible.

You will receive no further updates from Bocada.

Is that because of exchange rate? I requested 2/25 for wire to the stagecoach

Did the money hit the bank the same day it was approved by bovada?

I don't know. It was my free transaction for the month so must be.

Nope it was like week or so.

exchange rate and international bank wire fee charged by ur bank usually $30-50.