FirePay Review
User review: FirePay - Submitted by Dozer (Score: 4.5)
Pros:
- Most Online Poker Rooms accept Firepay
- Very Quick Support and Informative
- Simple interface which avoids confusion
- Simple Deposit/Withdraw functions
- Activation of account takes very little time (a few days)
- ExpressFund is available for Instant Deposit and Play
- Extremely Secure
Cons:
- Not many besides the fact that some online poker rooms dont accept firepay.
- Each deposit from bank account costs $2.99
- Interface almost too simple, not really informative
- Support is handled through email only.
- The security of the site can get frustrating when trying to deposit (ie different registered email adresses)
Additional Information
From FirePay.com
What is FirePay?
FirePay is a Web-based cash account that can be used by anyone who has a U.S bank account. A FirePay Personal Account is similar to a credit card. When you sign up for your FirePay Personal Account you will be given a 16-digit account number and an expiry date. Fund your FirePay Personal Account directly from your U.S. bank account, and immediately use the funds at any merchant that accepts FirePay.
Conclusion:
I used firepay initially when I started playing poker online. However, I have tried other payment methods. I tried NetTeller and became frustrated really fast. I said screw it, and went back to firepay. Although the fee can build up from multiple depositis, if you deposit a lot at once, you can avoid such a annoyance. I believe firepay is a good payment method compared to some others, because of the simplicity and security the site provides.
User Comments:
Posted by Ridin2Aces on Mar 16, 2005 - 08:43 PM
My score: 5
Need firepay in canada
Posted by Beeble_ on Apr 02, 2005 - 01:09 PM
My score: 5
Neteller was such a hassle, I said screw and just went with firepay
Posted by dueceswild_3 on Apr 02, 2005 - 08:33 PM
My score: 5
it costs alot of money for a transaction, try neteller
Posted by xreed on Apr 11, 2005 - 04:08 AM
My score: 2.5
The only thing I don't like about Fire pay is the 3.99 charge to move money from my account. Other than that, everything is fine.
Posted by yodoha on Apr 15, 2005 - 07:12 PM
My score: 2.5
I dont like this product just because it cost 3$ for each deposit. I think there are way better programs out there.
Posted by Sly_Fox on Apr 22, 2005 - 04:16 PM
My score: 5
I was looking for an easy way to put money on-line and this fit the bill. For a 3dollar fee thats not bad at all....I mean come on guys they have a bussiness to run..
Posted by turkty22 on Apr 23, 2005 - 11:33 AM
My score: 5
the price of the transaction is pretty high but on netteller it is easy to navigate and a little cheaper
Posted by duce_the_goose on May 16, 2005 - 01:36 PM
My score: 5
I dont like that you have to pay to deposit money but it is simple to use
Posted by mythicshogonia on May 18, 2005 - 01:17 AM
My score: 5
Yeah, I'd have to say that firepay is a rel hassle, transactions are very slow and that 4 dollar charge is another hassle, but then again, im pretty lazy with oing about chaning payment methods but I would like to try net teller
Posted by Niclamus on Jul 17, 2005 - 04:49 AM
My score: 5
Netteller was to much of a hassle, I definatly love Firepay over it. Plus I dont get any feeds :P all of my deposits are made via winnings. Also my cashouts are always cheques. I just use firepay to move funds from one site to another.
