Depending on where you live, depositing to an Internet poker site can be as easy as whipping your credit card out of your wallet. That won’t work for everyone, however, as credit card companies in some countries block attempts to use their cards to fund online gaming accounts.

That’s why major sites offer a wide variety of methods to deposit and withdraw money, including wire transfers and bank drafts, as well as online wallet services such as Neteller, Firepay, Click2Pay, ePassporte, and Moneybookers.

Deposits and withdrawals are almost always free of charge. If you use a credit card or online payment service, your deposit will instantly go through and be credited to your account, so you can immediately start flinging chips. Most sites process withdrawals in a day or two, with some sites processing withdrawals in a matter of hours!
The passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) has resulted in poker rooms and casinos temporarily suspending American players.