Citadel

Citadel, also known as Citadel commerce is an e-check service that offers one of the safest and most secure online transaction methods available for online poker websites. In order to open a Citadel account, players must have a standard checking account at any local financial institution. In addition, the check must always be marked as payable in U.S. dollars. Essentially, Citadel is an easy and trusted solution that facilitates Internet bank transfers on a global level i.e. you can easily transfer funds from a bank account in the UK to a bank account in Germany. This transfer is done similar to how you would do normal online banking transfers.

Citadel offers a product calle "myCitadel Wallet". This is an online payment solution (on a global level) that allows the poker sites customers to make secure online payments and funds their poker accounts. myCitadel Wallet holders have a large option of easy ways to efficiently transfer funds into their myCitadel Walletwhich allows players to make fast deposits and withdrawals at many poker sites. myCitadel Wallet offers the following benefits: Fast and easy transactions, No chargebacks (merchants concern), It is a secure and trusted method, its very cost-effective, is available in multiple languages and multiple currencies. It is also available on a Global and local level and has the ability to facilitate real-time bank transfers.

Citadel is one of the most popular ways to fund your poker account if you are based in Canada. Most Canadian poker players do seem to find this option the most convienient. Citadel has recently expanded their product offering to other countries which include the United Kingdom and the United States. Please note however that Citadel cannot be used to facilitate transactions for US customers.