The online consumer can now process deposits and withdrawals at casino and
poker room vendors simply, quickly and securely utilising Ideal. This
transactional platform operates similarly to using a debit card, in that funds
can be immediately accessed and transferred without bank authorisations and
delays. To make deposits using Ideal, the user simply selects Ideal as the
deposit source at the online cashier, stipulates a deposit amount, and then
enters the relevant bank sort codes and account numbers on the SSL encrypted
form. Once the data has been entered, Ideal provides the online vendor with a
URL address that redirects the user to his/her own internet banking web page
(These include ABN Amro, Fortis, ING, Rabobank and SNS). Here, the user enters
his/her account details and PIN verification number, following which he/she is
presented with a pre-filled transfer form. Once the payment form is authorised
by the user, the vendor is informed electronically that payment has been
successfully concluded, and subsequently credits the user's casino or poker room
account.
Ideal is fast becoming one of the most popular modes of online payment
transactions due to its simplicity, efficiency and safety. Users no longer need
to issue credit card information in order to make deposits online, and coupled
with highly advanced encryption technology employed by Ideal, users can be
assured that their personal and banking information remains private. The Ideal
system allows users to conduct and conclude transactions instantaneously, which
is often not the case with various other payment and e-wallet solutions. All
deposits and withdrawals made on Ideal are free, but the user should be aware
that their bank might impose fees on internet banking services. Ideal provides
its users with 24 hour transaction facilities and offers customer support around
the clock. The Ideal payment platform is transparent, and users are able to
access records of all transactions made, thereby allowing them to monitor their
own spending.
Numerous European online casinos and poker rooms offer Ideal as a
transactional tool, and deposits can be made in Dollars, Pounds and Euros.
