Matchbook says if you have less than $10,000 to withdraw then

dlai6856 · 02-28-11, 10:00 AM

i have the same problem...don't have CC

dlai6856 · 02-28-11, 10:01 AM

and they don't allow interbook transfer...

HedgeHog · 02-28-11, 10:20 AM

I have one, but am reluctant to give my # to a Book that may go under. Hate this friggin option. Why not send checks instead?

dlai6856 · 02-28-11, 10:37 AM

yea, i only have 300 in there...such a hassle

AimingHigh · 02-28-11, 10:44 AM

If you get a pre-paid CC, are you able to receive credits to it? Might be an option?

Harmy G · 02-28-11, 10:45 AM

perhaps you can transfer to WSEX!

ArunSh · 02-28-11, 10:58 AM

Yes, same problem here. I emailed them asking what to do, only card I have is a DC, and they say you can't use those...

testudo · 02-28-11, 11:10 AM

I used my CC, but I am thinking don't tell them its a debit and it may work. For instance a lot of times when you pay for things businesses ask if you want to use the card as a debit or CC. Just tell matchy it is a CC.

katstale · 02-28-11, 11:36 AM

I can't believe they can't work some deals with other books to take transfers. Maybe BOL or Phoenix or some other enterprising mid-major will come up with a transfer system for this situation. Lot of potential clients out there guys?

BigdaddyQH · 02-28-11, 11:45 AM

Can you pruchase a pre-paid CC? Maybe that will work. If not, expect a long delay in getting your funds back. This is so typical.

Fishhead · 02-28-11, 11:45 AM

Transferring to a C.C. is farily safe, not much to be concerned with............

fedex11204 · 02-28-11, 11:53 AM

But I don't have a CC

Hwood · 02-28-11, 11:56 AM

I dnt have one either! They havent replied to me yet either about it, i have 2800 in there, might not be alot of money to yall but i can def use that money!

Sdotbold · 02-28-11, 12:06 PM

i live chatted with them. the only CC i have is AMEX. Or I have a DC. the girl elana said i could use my DC. Just to specify that it was a DC on my email. Does anyone else think this is strange? they took my money through instant deposit. why cant they send it back the same way?????

fedex11204 · 02-28-11, 12:08 PM

OK just got this email from MB

Thanks for getting back to us. If your DC is Master Card or VC we will
be able to facilitate a withdrawal to the card.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email or live chat
(via our Contact Us page).

Kind Regards

Rosie

Matchbook Withdrawals

Hwood · 02-28-11, 12:09 PM

They gonna have to give us better options!

Hwood · 02-28-11, 12:42 PM

I just got an email saying they will send to debit cards!! At least they trying now lol, i can get my money!

dynamite140 · 03-01-11, 01:39 AM

Hey guys. Are all of you withdrawing now?? I don't know why but i'm thinking about waiting 2 weeks or so before i ask for the withdraw. Is that a bad idea? I keep thinking they might then offer b2b transfer

later on.

But is there any chance that if you withdraw say 2-3 weeks later, then there is a chance we might have more problems and they payouts would be even more delayed or worst? Is everyone quickly getting their money out?

And can someone please explain the CC method of withdraw? So if you get a $5000 credit to your CC, that means you HAVE to spend the $5,000? Last time i purchased something online for $1000 and then returned it. My CC then had a negative balance and thus everytime i spend money, it would lower until it went positive. But it would take a while if someone got credited say $5000 or more. I think my bank don't offer checks for negative balances or is that not possible?

RonPaul2008 · 03-01-11, 02:05 AM

Anyone know what ** or VC Prepaid DC will be the cheapest option if you load several k onto the card and then ask for a check from ** or VC? Obviously the card must offer the option to withdraw via check or wire without making any purchases. Also, the quicker one could get approved/get the card info in order to give to matchbook the better.

Originally posted by fedex11204

OK just got this email from MB

Thanks for getting back to us. If your DC is Master Card or VC we will
be able to facilitate a withdrawal to the card.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email or live chat
(via our Contact Us page).

Kind Regards

Rosie

Matchbook Withdrawals

xstud · 03-01-11, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by RonPaul2008

Anyone know what ** or VC Prepaid DC will be the cheapest option if you load several k onto the card and then ask for a check from ** or VC? Obviously the card must offer the option to withdraw via check or wire without making any purchases. Also, the quicker one could get approved/get the card info in order to give to matchbook the better.

Everything regarding the prepaid option rests solely on how they send the money. If they send it by international wire (non-instant deposit) the number of prepaid options shrinks drastically and your best bet is using a vendor that issues payoneer prepaid VC cards. These cards are known for the ability to accept international (non-instant deposit) wires and fees are around $20 and the card can hold upwards of 10k. If it is an instant deposit (meaning they just need a routing number and account number.. no swift code) the choices become endless really.. not very many I have ever seen will issue you a check though. You could do a bill pay to yourself with ******** I guess. Best bet is just hit up VC.com and look at the various prepaid cards. Most major cards will hold 10k and let you withdraw a 2500 a day or so.

From all the looking I have done on this going the prepaid route for 9k or so is going to be expensive for anyone...

Card load fee's: Starting at 20.00 can go as high as 5% of transaction if its international.
ATM fees: Varies by card. Usually 2.50. Make sure you go to an ATM that will spit out more than 300
or you will obviously pay 70.00 just in ATM fee's on the card to take out 9k. Not to mention the ATM charging the fee.

One more tip, a lot of banks issue their own prepaid cards so you may want to check with a local bank or credit union because these could have significantly lower fees and or let you take the card into a branch to cash out. It could also allow international wires to be received on the card for a significantly lower cost.

xstud · 03-01-11, 02:26 AM

I was trying to put in n.e.t.s.p.e.n.d and v.i.s.a.c.o.m

Santo · 03-01-11, 03:11 AM

They won't B2B because their lawyers tell them that would be construed as facilitating online gambling under US law.

The rep on 2+2 has told people who say they don't have cards that they would process a wire.

MBENZ · 03-01-11, 03:43 AM

Originally posted by Santo

They won't B2B because their lawyers tell them that would be construed as facilitating online gambling under US law.

The rep on 2+2 has told people who say they don't have cards that they would process a wire.

I don't get the reasoning on B2B.It's OK to wire money to a US account,but not OK to transfer to a book outside of US juristriction?Hope I'm wrong on this but could this be a stall tactic?

Santo · 03-01-11, 05:10 AM

Wiring money from their perspective is a company that does not offer us citizens gambling services sending funds to somebody who has not gambled with them (the new entity) - nothing to see here.

Sending money to another offshore is effectivly funding an account for a us customer at a company which offers gambling services to Americans - A UIGEA violation.

Fishhead · 03-01-11, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by MBENZ

I don't get the reasoning on B2B.It's OK to wire money to a US account,but not OK to transfer to a book outside of US juristriction?Hope I'm wrong on this but could this be a stall tactic?

Agree, this doesn't add up.

HedgeHog · 03-01-11, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by Santo

They won't B2B because their lawyers tell them that would be construed as facilitating online gambling under US law.

The rep on 2+2 has told people who say they don't have cards that they would process a wire.

Ok, I get al this, but why can't they just send checks to those with smaller balances?

Hoja Verdes · 03-01-11, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by Sdotbold

i live chatted with them. the only CC i have is AMEX. Or I have a DC. the girl elana said i could use my DC. Just to specify that it was a DC on my email. Does anyone else think this is strange? they took my money through instant deposit. why cant they send it back the same way?????

What a total clusterfu*k. These assholes are completely shameless. The offshore industry is a local's best friend at this point.

dino · 03-01-11, 10:37 AM

Which is the safer, less chance of problems option: cc or dc?

Are they doing withdrawals to dc?

Odessa · 03-01-11, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by Hoja Verdes

What a total clusterfu*k. These assholes are completely shameless. The offshore industry is a local's best friend at this point.

Don't blame them! Unfortunately, they have to follow U.S. Goverment regulations.

Sdotbold · 03-01-11, 10:59 AM

Heres the email I got this morning.................

21 business days would be the 29th of March. It sure didnt take that long for them to take my money. What a mess. I just hate the juice with my local. Now I remember why i stopped using online books after the laws passed in 06. Back then Bodog took over 2 months to pay me out. I swore off internet gaming until last baseball season i opened an account at 5dimes. Things like this make me reconsider my local. Good luck everyone in getting our money from these people.

Dear Stephen,

Thank you for sending your withdrawal information. We will keep you updated on the progress of your withdrawal. We estimate withdrawals will be processed within 21 business days.

Thank you for your custom and please feel free to contact us at any time for information regarding your funds.

Kind regards,

Matchbook Team

dino · 03-01-11, 11:39 AM

Is live chat a secure way to send them cc information?
Are they taking information over the phone?

katstale · 03-01-11, 11:46 AM

If they would allow peer to peer transfers, this could also help facilitate payouts.

BrianLaverty · 03-01-11, 12:06 PM

I thought they were doing B2Bs with Intertops?

RonPaul2008 · 03-01-11, 12:31 PM

Originally posted by Santo

They won't B2B because their lawyers tell them that would be construed as facilitating online gambling under US law.

The rep on 2+2 has told people who say they don't have cards that they would process a wire.

I just called and was told they won't do a wire for under 10k. They said to get a DC if you don't have a CC. Are they letting you do a wire for under 10k?