US deposit options – UFC Betting

Setting up an account with an Internet betting site is quite simple. In order to bet with an Internet betting site, one must establish a betting account with a reputable betting site. While there are numerous betting sites out there, we have listed the betting sites that we believe to be the most reputable and/or provide the most value to their customers. Thus, you can confidently select a betting site from our short list of quality online betting sites.

Once you have chosen a reliable betting site, you must set up a betting account with them. When setting up an online betting account, you must provide information that will serve to identify you. Typically, the betting site requires that you provide your name, address, and telephone number. Additionally, you may need to provide documentation that serves to verify your identity and your address. Often, passports, state issued drivers licenses, and copies of utility bills will suffice, as these documents will assist the betting site in concluding you are who you say you are and live at the stated address.

Upon establishing a betting account and verifying your identity, you will need to fund your betting account. Unlike live betting windows, you cannot simply walk up to the window and place a bet with cash. Cash does not transfer well over the Internet. Thus, a person wishing to bet on the Internet must fund their betting account with a funding source that is accepted by the betting site. Upon funding the betting account, one can appropriately place bets on the betting site. The following deposit options are generally acceptable for US bettors:

US deposit options for funding betting site accounts:

Credit Cards – US bettors can generally fund their betting accounts by using credit cards like Visa, American Express, and MasterCard. When depositing to betting sites, US customers generally must provide their card numbers and the cardholder name to the betting site, as well as the amount of deposit. The money is then credited to the betting account. While credit cards generally work as a valid deposit option, cashing out via credit card is not always clear-cut. A betting site will often credit back the winnings up to the amount deposited and it will appear as a charge back. However, the excess money above the deposit amount must be cashed out by another source.

Debit Cards – Debit cards or bankcards containing the Visa or Mastercard logo are acceptable means of deposit for US betting accounts. When using a debit card for depositing to a betting site, simply provide the appropriate debit card numbers and cardholder info. While the money is debited or transferred instantly to your betting account, it may take a few days to post to your underlying bank account, so be certain that the funds remain available until the betting transaction posts.

Western Union – US bettors can often wire money via Western Union to fund their betting accounts. When wiring money with Western Union to place Internet bets, one must visit the betting site. On the betting site, carefully copy the Western Union wire instructions. Upon copying the instructions to wire money with Western Union, visit a local Western Union outlet, fund the transfer, and ship the money. Upon receipt of the money, the betting site will credit your betting account – at which time you can begin placing wagers. Generally, betting sites allow US customers to cash out their winnings in full via Western Union.

Bank Transfer – US customers can deposit to betting sites by transferring money directly from their bank accounts to their betting site account. When performing a US bank transfer to a betting site, the betting site needs the account number, as well as the bank routing number and account holder information. Additionally, most betting sites need a copy of a statement and/or deposit slip or canceled check in order to verify the account. The bank transfer generally posts instantly. Additionally, most betting sites will let their customers cash out winnings via bank transfer, providing the bank account has been verified.