Western Union is one of the most reliable and oldest wire transfer services in the world. They are available almost anywhere on the planet and provide fast, trustworthy service. The fees can sometimes be higher than other deposit options but most rooms will give you a nice bonus or reimburse the fees if you deposit a large amount.
Most poker rooms that offer Western Union will need to be contacted to get specific deposit information. Phoning or emailing the poker room you wish to make a Western Union deposit at is usually the best idea. Getting the information might actually be the slowest part of the process. Once you have the information you need to make the deposit, it can usually be credited to your account the same day or the next day depending on what level of service you choose from Western Union. Poker Stars has excellent Western Union deposit instructions right in their poker client and is probably the best room to use Western Union at.
Fees at Western Union generally depend on the amount of money you will be sending and how fast you want it to arrive. These fees usually start around twelve to thirteen dollars and could go anywhere from $50 to $80 for large deposit amounts.
Make sure when using Western Union to contact the promotions department at the poker room you are using. Most will offer some type of bonus or reimbursement but you may need to ask for it. You don’t want to leave out any free bonuses!
