Joined: Jan '11
Location: Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Age: 50 (M)
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I noticed that my Ballpoker account is in Euros, I couldn't change this option when I opened the account. As my Skrill account is in USD, could someone tell me if I will have to pay any comission to Skrill for the change of currency, when I decide to make a deposit or withdrawl?
Does anyone know if it's necessary to make a deposit before cashout some money?
Joined: Apr '09
Location: Portugal
Age: 44 (M)
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When i tried to withdraw my winnings from the BRM tourney at Ballpoker it was only given me the chance to make the withdraw through bank transfer or as being an affiliate, which i am not, and i couldn't make the withdraw because the site told me i haven't made enough VIP points to do that operation. I though it was agreed with BRM that mobsters wouldn't have to acomplish those rules... where did you saw the option of withdrawing to skrill, i would love to do that too.
Joined: Mar '11
Location: Croatia
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From what i know there's no commission or at least they don't mention it . My skrill account is in euros and whenever withdrawing dollars from my poker accounts they get automatically converted and as far as i could tell there was nothing missing. Hope this helps you out.
Joined: Jan '11
Location: Bolivia, Plurinational State of
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I deposited 10 EUR yesterday, but as my ewallet account is in USD someone took like 0.5 USD as fee for the change of currency; I requested a withdrowal that is been processed right now; let's see how much time it takes and how much is the fee this time. I'd like this room have the option to chose between USD or EUR when someone open an account. Anyway, I am not cashing out my full bankroll in this room, If there is not problem with the pay process I will keep playing sits there.
Joined: Mar '11
Location: Canada
Age: 73 (M)
Posts: 216
Can anyone help me PLEASE!!
Won money on the Xmas MOB Freeroll and decided to play the site,on Tuesday Feb.05, all was fine. Tried to get into site on wednesday Feb 06 and cannot ,password and username now invalid. Have sent 4 emails no response and have about $ 75 US in there.
If need be anyone know which Licencing Board I can go through to complain. Will try till Friday to get a response from Ball Poker.
Joined: Feb '11
Location: Greece
Age: 58 (M)
Posts: 66
Posted by Macubaas: There is a 2.5% percentage fee when you you are making transactions in different currency on skrill...
This is a big disadvantage but in rest there are only advantages compared to a credit cards or bank account!
This is correct but you also pay exchange fee if you cash out to the bank or credit card and your bank account is in a different currency than your poker room account. Besides that, banks usually charge fees for incoming and outgoing invoices, at least in my country.
Edited by Phoenix2104 (08 February 2013 @ 08:22 GMT)
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Posted by lukasb: From what i know there's no commission or at least they don't mention it . My skrill account is in euros and whenever withdrawing dollars from my poker accounts they get automatically converted and as far as i could tell there was nothing missing. Hope this helps you out.
I stand corrected. made a small withdrawal today from FT and indeed they charged 2,5% for the transaction/conversion. Have to remember only to withdraw if i really plan to do something else with the money from now on.
Joined: Aug '12
Location: Slovakia
Age: 36 (M)
Posts: 688
I think It was one big mistake to play that tournament on balpoker. And I still cant find a point of this decision... Only "bad" things are on my mind, like to prevent as much as possible everyone to withdraw winnings in that tourney... But I dont want to admit that as fact, that BRM would do something like this intentionally
Joined: Mar '09
Location: Greece
Age: 47 (F)
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You always getting charged with a currency exchange fee. Nothing that you can avoid if you play with different currencies than your online wallets. Skrill has 2.5% but if you do large transfers check with your local banks. They may have less fee.
Joined: Jan '11
Location: Bolivia, Plurinational State of
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Posted by Mober: You always getting charged with a currency exchange fee. Nothing that you can avoid if you play with different currencies than your online wallets. Skrill has 2.5% but if you do large transfers check with your local banks. They may have less fee.
I know that, but look:
I have ewallet accounts in Dolars, Revulution Network has table where I play in Dolars, The problem is that Ballpoker doesn't have an option to create an account in Dolars, just Euros....
... so I didn't have an option to create an account in the currency I wanted.
BTW, I didn't get the money yet; does anyone cashout from Ballpoker and get already the money??
Joined: Mar '09
Location: Greece
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An option also is to have two accounts with different currency, with two online wallets. For example Skrill with US$ and Neteller with Euro. That way at least you dont pay fees when you deposit and withdraw from sites. If you already have accounts with both of them ask how you can change the currency. You will need to close your current account probably and open a new one.
Joined: Jan '11
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The money is in my account, it took 5 days and the currency exchange fee was 3%; if they are going to payme, I don't care about this details so....... .
Joined: Feb '12
Location: United Kingdom
Age: 55 (M)
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Ok after some time I get the following reply, now to earn 2 gold coins is like 200 FPPs and if my account goes below $50 (currently $55) no withdrawal!. Now I thought this didn't apply to this freeroll? Also the customer support is pretty lame, it took 2 emails and 9 days for them to reply!!
Hello,
The problem is being caused by the fact that your winnings originated from freeroll tournaments held in Revolution (Cake).
Please note that the policy for withdrawal of such funds is as follows:
Players are asked to earn a minimum of 2 Gold Chips in their account from real money ring or tournament play prior to, or after, their Freeroll win before cashing out. Please note that as per our regular withdrawal conditions, no transfers or cash outs of under $50 are permitted.
1 Gold Chip is awarded per 100 FPPs earned and currently you have 13 FPP. Therefore you will have to earn additional FPPs in order to be able to withdraw the funds.
We apologize for the delayed response to your inquiry.
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Posted by stimp1024: Ok after some time I get the following reply, now to earn 2 gold coins is like 200 FPPs and if my account goes below $50 (currently $55) no withdrawal!. Now I thought this didn't apply to this freeroll? Also the customer support is pretty lame, it took 2 emails and 9 days for them to reply!!
Hello,
The problem is being caused by the fact that your winnings originated from freeroll tournaments held in Revolution (Cake).
Please note that the policy for withdrawal of such funds is as follows:
Players are asked to earn a minimum of 2 Gold Chips in their account from real money ring or tournament play prior to, or after, their Freeroll win before cashing out. Please note that as per our regular withdrawal conditions, no transfers or cash outs of under $50 are permitted.
1 Gold Chip is awarded per 100 FPPs earned and currently you have 13 FPP. Therefore you will have to earn additional FPPs in order to be able to withdraw the funds.
We apologize for the delayed response to your inquiry.
Best regards, Customer Support Ballpoker
Well,
I cashed out a little more than 80 USD and I had no more than 10 FPP and no one Gold Chip, I just made a 10 Euro deposit and asked for the cash out and the money is already in my ewallet.
I also received an email saying that it is not possible to change the setting to USD and apologizing for the delayed response to my inquiry.
I played in Revolution Network before, the software is OK, but there ara no many people playing sits, that is what I play manily. However, as they payme I will give this room and oportunity.
You should ask Tony about withdrawl conditions for BRM players after the freeroll.
Joined: Mar '09
Location: Greece
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It seems, they have the same policy in all Cake poker Network sites. I know for a fact that the specific rule is valid in Cake poker. But also is easy to acquire points there since they have dealt system.
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Location: Italy
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Posted by Mober: It seems, they have the same policy in all Cake poker Network sites. I know for a fact that the specific rule is valid in Cake poker. But also is easy to acquire points there since they have dealt system.
I would like to know more about their rake method: when I used to play on cakepoker (about 3 years ago) they had dealt method but I would like to know for sure if: 1) they still have the same rake method to assign vip points they had in the past 2) If the same conditions apply to all the network: therefore to ballpoker as well.
May someone please link me or c/p here their rake policy?
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