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Ok - so you've downloaded a casino and played the games. And, you've decided that although playing for fun is fun, you're ready to play for real money. Now, you have to choose a way to get real money into your casino account.
There are an unbelievable number of options available, some more convenient than others. Some of it depends on where you live as well [Read: Some methods are not options for U.S. players]
Credit Cards
The easiest method to
use to deposit money into a casino account. The problem is that many of the credit card companies do not want their cardholders to gamble online. So, they block the transaction. This reflects on your credit card company, and not on the casino.
The most popular credit cards accepted are Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. If you'd like to try playing slots online and funding your account with a credit card, the best casinos to try include: Rome Casino or Rushmore.
Debit Cards
These are "check" cards issued by your bank, and tied to your checking account.
Electronic Wallets
There are companies that allow you to open an account, and put money into it or take money out of it for online purchases. If you've ever bought something online using Paypal, you've used an electronic wallet.
Paypal does not let you transfer funds into online poker rooms or casinos.
EwalletXpress is one of the eWallet companies that U.S. players can use. Casinos like All Star Slots and This is Vegas accept eWallet Express.
UseMyWallet is another "eWallet" except players can not sign up directly to UseMyWallet. Instead, players need to be invited to open an account. If you're interested in this payment option, contact the customer support at the casino, and let them know.
Click2Pay is another electronic wallet. A lot of casinos accept Click2Pay from their players.
Click2Pay does not accept users from the United States.
Moneybookers is another of the many eWallet companies. They, along with Ecocard and Neteller no longer take accounts from persons inside the U.S.
Prepaid Cards
One other alternative is for players to acquire a prepaid debit card, like Netspend or Wired Plastic.
Players "load" their cards by depositing money onto them, and then can use their cards at different retail locations worldwide. U.S. players have been using these cards to make deposits at casinos like  Slotocash and Rushmore.
Overall: The first thing I would do when considering signing up at an online casino for some real money action is to get in touch with the Customer Service team. usually the casino will have a chat option so that you can talk directly with an online operator. Sometimes they'll have phone operators on duty, so you can actually "talk" to someone who works with the casino.
They would know the best ways for you to deposit, and should bee able to walk you through any of them.
If you're having trouble getting in touch with casino personnel who will walk you through the depositing procedures, then find another casino. Honestly, if they aren't going to be there for you when you are trying to sign up and make a deposit, would you expect them to be there for you if you ever had a problem cashing out?
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