Play Poker for Real Money Using ePassporte
What is ePassporte?
FPS is a certified reseller of a virtual Visa product called ePassporte.
ePassporte offers a debit Visa Account that is obtained instantly online. The ePassporte Visa Virtual Account is re-loadable and can be used to make purchases online wherever Visa is accepted. Funds in an ePassporte account may be transferred into a US Bank Account via the online checking system or by a bank transfer.
All transactions are conducted with the latest and most sophisticated security techniques available from Visa. Purchases on the Internet using the ePassporte Visa Virtual are fully protected through the use of Verified by Visa in addition to Password security and protection techniques.
How do I load the ePassporte Virtual Visa?
The ePassporte Visa Virtual can be loaded using following methods:
Following load fees are charged by ePassporte:
| Load and Reload Mechanisms | Load Fees Charged by ePassporte |
|---|---|
| Visa and Debit Cards | US$5 per US$100 load or portion thereof |
| US Checking Account | US$5 per US$100 load or portion thereof for the initial load, then US$2 per reload regardless of amount reloaded. |
Example of load fees charged by ePassporte:
| Load using Visa | Amount credited to Virtual Visa | Load Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $50 | $45 | $5 |
| $100 | $95 | $5 |
| $110 | $100 | $10 |
How can I make purchases at PokerStars using ePassporte?
ePassporte is fully integrated via the PokerStars cashier screen. When you click on "Cashier" and then on "Buy Chips", you will see an option to use ePassporte. Please click on the "ePassporte" button and then on the "Deposit" button. The ePassporte deposit screen will be displayed.
If you do not have an account with ePassporte please click on "Quick Signup" to open a browser window that will guide you through getting a Visa Virtual Account and loading it with funds. Once you have completed the sign up and initial funding process, please follow the instructions for making a deposit using ePassporte. Please see ePassporte FAQ for an example on how to open and fund an ePassporte Account.
If you already have an ePassporte account and would like to make a deposit at PokerStars using funds from it, please enter "Charge Amount" (as well as the bonus code if you have one) and click on "Submit". A browser window will open up and guide you through transferring funds from your ePassporte account to your PokerStars account. Please keep in mind that you have 10 minutes to complete this transfer. If you exceed this time, the transaction will timeout and any ePassporte funds you attempted to transfer will be returned back to your ePassporte Account. You will need to start again by selecting ePassporte from the PokerStars Cashier's Deposit Options screen. Please see ePassporte FAQ for an example on how to make a purchase at PokerStars using funds from your ePassporte account. Currently ePassporte purchase limits are:
- US $10 - minimum purchase
- US $600 - maximum amount to purchase within 24 hours
- US $1,500 - maximum amount to purchase within 7 days
- US $2,000 - maximum amount to purchase within 30 days
What about my cashouts?
You may use your ePassporte Account to cash out any amount above the deposits that you have made with any other deposit method. You would need to make at least one purchase with ePassporte to be able to cashout to it.
Please see Cashout Your Poker Winnings for details and a selection of alternatives.
How do I withdraw money from ePassporte?
Following is a list of money withdrawal alternatives and fees charged by ePassporte:
- ePassporte Visa Virtual Account Holders may transfer funds directly to a US Bank Account for a flat fee of US$2 per transfer.
- Non-US bank account holders can request a bank transfer for a fee of US$50.
- ePassporte Visa Virtual Account Holders who have purchased an ePassporte Visa Card can withdraw funds at millions of Visa and/or PLUS ATM locations worldwide for just US$2 per transaction.
What will it cost me to use ePassporte at PokerStars?
There are no fees for using ePassporte at PokerStars. Players are responsible for any fees charged by ePassporte (see "How do I fund my ePassporte account?" for ePassporte fees).
If you have any further queries please visit ePassporte FAQ or feel free to contact us support@pokerstars.com.
