By Matthew Kennedy | Updated 1 July 2024

eChecks, as its name suggests, operates as an electronic version of traditional paper cheques. This payment method enables you to transfer funds directly from your checking account to your online casino account. To use this payment method at online casinos, you simply need a checking account; you don’t need to have a debit card or a credit card to use it.

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Using eCheck for making casino deposits

If you want to use eChecks at online casinos, you should be aware that checking accounts may not be eligible payment methods at online casinos in some countries. If you have a checking account, be sure to contact your bank to see whether you account can be used to make payments at online casinos.

The main disadvantage to using this payment method is that some online casinos may require your eCheck payment to be authenticated by a third party; if this is the case, you should expect the authentication to take a couple of days and you’ll have to wait until your money’s been authenticated before it will appear in your account. If you’re making a deposit at one of the casinos that don’t require this extra level of authentication, your transaction should go through instantly. Another disadvantage to using eChecks is that it can’t be used to make withdrawals, so if you wish to withdraw your casino money, you’ll have to find another payment method to use.

Players in the US will find that many online casinos don’t accept this payment method because it isn’t widely used yet; players outside of the US should find that many casinos do accept it. If you’re based in the US and want to use eChecks at an online casino, it’s always best to double check with the casino to see whether the payment method is accepted or not.

Matthew Kennedy

Co-founder & Technical Director at Play Cash Games

Matthew Kennedy co-founded Take Marketing Limited in 2008 alongside Becky Mosley and has worked in the UK online gambling industry ever since. He runs the technical side of the operation, building and maintaining the platforms that power Play Cash Games and the wider Take Marketing portfolio.

Matt's role is hands-on. He writes the code behind the offer feeds, the comparison tools readers use, and the back-office systems that keep every casino listing accurate and current. If you have used a feature on this site, the chances are he built it. He is also responsible for site performance, mobile usability, and the technical SEO that lets a small independent comparison site compete with much larger publishers.

Over 17 years in the industry, Matt has worked directly with affiliate platforms, casino operators, and software providers. He has seen the market move from desktop Flash slots to mobile-first HTML5, lived through every iteration of UK Gambling Commission rules, and built the systems that keep our coverage compliant as regulation evolves. He has a particular interest in responsible gambling tooling and player-fund safety — the parts of the industry most people do not see but that matter most.

Matt is a Companies House registered director (Take Marketing Limited, company no. 07619813) and is based in Lincolnshire, England.

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