It's time to roll up your sleeves and have some fun. Playing online poker is a fantastic way to spend some downtime. You may even be lucky enough to win big with it. After you spend some time sharpening your skills and working through the tutorials, it's time to deposit some money into your account to start playing. The question is, which method is safe to use?

Cash Transfer Deposits

A simple and fast method to use is a cash transfer deposit. These are direct transfers from your bank to the poker community you plan to play in. This is one of the most common methods because it is such a direct option. That means there are no middlemen in the process to slow things down. It also makes this a very safe process for funding your account.
It's important to consider both the wire and the draft. The two are slightly different. Drafts tend to be less expensive, but take longer. The wire costs a bit more (that's money your bank will charge you for the transaction) but if you want to play nearly instantly, it's the route to take.

Using a Credit Card

Another simple and fast option is to use a credit card. It is also safe to use a credit card to add cash to your account. As long as the organization takes credit cards, which most do, it's a good option. If you want to play online poker for real money, this lets you upload cash to play with by simply inputting your credit card information. The biggest benefit of this method is the speed. It takes minutes to load the funds into your poker account and get the game underway.
Be aware that some credit card companies in the US have automatic restrictions on credit card use like this. Just call your provider to state you want to use it as such and there will not be a problem. Also keep in mind that you have all of the protections of using a credit card. That means you can refute charges you didn't make. That adds a layer of protection into the process.

EwalletXpress

Another option that many sites encourage you to use is ewalletXpress. In fact, it's becoming a popular option with those in the US. Set up an account with the company. Then, fund your ewalletXpress account with a money order, XpressFunds, bank wire, or another approved method. Depositing money to the account can take a few days.
Once in place, though, you have instant access to your money from your poker account. Another plus to this option are the low fees. These fees tend to be lower than other methods. The biggest drawback is that you only have an initial $150 deposit limit. Over time, that increases up to $4500

There you go. Now you know how to get money into your poker account. All that's left to do, of course, is to start playing the game and win big while you do it.