Credit & Debit Cards

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted for deposits on GGPoker, WPT Global, JackPoker, and Stake.

Visa and MasterCard are the standard options; for example, WPT Global explicitly supports Visa/Mastercard in applicable regions, and JackPoker accepts both for funding accounts. GGPoker also allows card deposits (min. ~$10) and even permits withdrawals back to Visa in Canada (treated as a refund to the card).

Stake, being crypto-centric, doesn’t hold a CAD balance on a card, but it uses third-party services (MoonPay) so you can pay with a card to purchase crypto into your Stake wallet

CoinPoker is the one site where you cannot deposit directly by card – you’d need to buy crypto on an exchange or use their integrated crypto purchase option to fund your account

Special considerations: Canadian players sometimes encounter credit card restrictions – certain banks may decline gambling transactions or treat them as a cash advance (incurring fees). As a workaround, some players fund an e-wallet or use Interac instead.

All sites encrypt card data for security, and reputable poker rooms (like these) do not charge fees for card deposits, though your bank might. Withdrawals to cards are limited; typically only Visa can receive a payout (Mastercard rarely supports it), and even then the processing can take a few days. In practice, if you deposit by card, you might end up withdrawing via a different method (e.g. bank transfer) due to these limitations.

Pros and Cons

Pros: Fast deposits (usually instant credit to your account) and very easy to use – just enter your card details like any online purchase. Widely accepted across sites and familiar to most users. Also compatible with mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay) for one-tap payments. No special account needed and typically no fees for deposits charged by the poker room.

Cons: Withdrawals via card are limited or slower – if allowed, they can take 2-5 business days to reach your bank. Some Canadian banks block gambling transactions or treat them as cash advances, which could incur extra fees or interest. Using a card leaves a clear trace on your bank statement (low privacy). You also share your card number with the site (albeit through encrypted channels), which some security-conscious users avoid. While cards are convenient for depositing, most Canadian poker players often end up using another method for cashing out.