PayPal Accepted by Pacific Poker

Deposit: Yes
Withdrawal: Yes
Instant: Yes
Funding Options: Credit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer
US Players: No

PayPal Poker Deposit Method Overview
PayPal has all but drawn out of the online poker industry, but can still be found as a viable deposit and withdrawal method at a few online poker rooms, including Pacific Poker. One of the first online payment processors to hit the cyber-waves, PayPal is easily the most trusted Internet-based payment method on the web, most famous for its association with E-Bay.

PayPal offers instant payments to your Pacific Poker account, funded by Credit/Debit Card or taken directly from your Checking Account. Pacific Poker players can also request withdrawals via PayPal. While the online payment processor is extremely popular in the United States, US residents are not permitted to use the service for online gambling purposes.

Pacific Poker accepts PayPal deposits from residents of the following countries: Austria, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

PayPal Account Information
Opening a PayPal account is free and a very easy process, though it can take a few days to verify your financial information and activate the account for purchases.

1.	Go to paypal and click the Sign Up link.
2.	Choose your country of residence and language from the drop down menus, then choose which types of account you'd like to open – Personal, Premier or Business. Personal Account is recommended, as that's all you'll need for making online poker deposits and withdrawals.
3.	From here, fill out the one-page form. Type your email address, choose a password, then input your name, address and telephone number.
4.	Click "Agree and Create Account" to agree to the terms and conditions and create your new PayPal account.
5.	You can start using PayPal instantly, but you'll want to verify your bank account to increase your limits and use your bank account for deposits and withdrawals. To do so, click the Verify link and enter your banking details (account number, routing number, etc.)
6.	PayPal will make three very small deposits into your bank account. Call your bank to get the amounts, then go back to PayPal and enter the three amounts, in the order received. Your account is now active and verified.

Funding your PayPal Account
You can fund your PayPal account via Credit Card, Debit Card or Bank Account. The benefit of having verified your bank account is that you don't even have to fund your PayPal account in order to make a deposit. So long as the funds are available in your checking account, the deposit is instant. PayPal will not receive the funds for a few days, but they can secure the funds from your bank to ensure they will be received. This is why PayPal deposits are instant when funding via your bank directly.

There may or may not be a fee associated with making a deposit to your Pacific Poker account. International money transfers (one country to another) will usually incur a small percentage-based fee. The amount varies by your country of residence. Currency exchange rate fees may also apply. To find the details for your specific country, be sure to read over the terms and conditions provided on sign-up. they are country-specific to your region upon sign-up.

How To Use PayPal At Pacific Poker
To make a PayPal deposit at Pacific Poker, login to the poker client and click over to the cashier. Choose Deposit, then chose PayPal from the drop down menu. If you do not see PayPal on the list, click "More Deposit Methods" for a complete list of methods available in your country. Enter your email address and the amount you wish to deposit. You will be directed to a secure PayPal page where you'll need to login and confirm the deposit. The payment is then instantly available for use at Pacific Poker.