iGaming Site Tests Over One Hundred Casinos – Here Are the Ones That Accept Echeck in Canada

eCheckCasinos.ca, a leading authority on Canadian iGaming brands compatible with eCheck payments, recently undertook a mammoth evaluation. They tested 150 prominent Canadian sites for eCheck support. After an exhaustive process systematically examining cashier options and verifying directly with each brand, they found only 21 casinos currently facilitate eCheck transactions - a mere 14% of those tested.

"We know our players have come to rely on the speed, privacy, and low cost of funding accounts via eCheck over more cumbersome options like credit cards and e-wallets," said Dana Nikolic, Head of Testing at eCheckCasinos.

“Despite this preference, most industry observers speculated that banking policies hadn't widely adapted yet. So we decided to finally get definitive answers around actual site compatibility."

Their Methodology - An Exhaustive Step-By-Step Validation Approach

Their evaluation methodology involved thoroughly vetting each casino one-by-one. They didn’t rely on third party sites, they really did check each casino manually. And they took it even further than so – if needed, they made a test-deposit on each site to make sure everything really worked.

As Dana further explains (you can find her journalistic portfolio on Muckrack): "We left no stone unturned, with a multi-step validation process for every brand:

First, we combed through their entire cashier and banking section for any mention of eCheck or bank transfers. If clearly stated, that sufficed for an initial match. If uncertain, we opened live chat and directly asked reps about their eCheck capabilities. For the remaining unverified sites, we went a step further by attempting small test deposits and withdrawals under real player accounts. Only this hands-on testing could provide 100% certainty around actual system compatibility with eChecks."

Their Surprising Results - 86% of Major Brands Not eCheck Ready

"I suspected support would be limited, but I was stunned to discover that only 21 of 150 prominent casinos in our sample currently have the required certifications and processes in place to securely handle eCheck transactions," noted Dana. "Despite many brands indicating plans to eventually integrate eCheck, they couldn't confirm specifics to us around development timelines or launch dates."

The few compatible sites confirmed represent several main casino chains with affiliate member brands all using the same underlying systems. But outside these approved operators, most players will still have to rely on slower withdrawal options like wire transfer and mailed checks.

However, Dana sees regulation changes on the horizon that will require casino payments providers to modernize their processes, predicting that "within 2 years we expect at least 3 times as many iGaming sites to offer eCheck capabilities to Canadian customers."

Introducing eCheckCasinos.ca's Verified List of 21 eCheck-Friendly Brands

Here is the full list of casinos that accept eCheck, according to eCheckCasinos.ca (republished with permission).

1. Draftkings
2. Spin Casino
3. Gaming Club Casino
4. Royal Vegas Casino
5. Ruby Fortune Casino
6. Lucky Nugget Casino
7. Mummys Gold Casino
8. Casino Classic
9. Luxury Casino
10. River Belle Casino
11. Spin Galaxy
12. Euro Palace Casino
13. Pokerstars
14. High Flyer
15. Caesars
16. BallyBet
17. Casino Share
18. Jet Bingo
19. Bingo Liner
20. Cash Cabin
21. Lucky Liner

The company vows to re-verify this list quarterly, ensuring the status of brands mentioned continues reflecting fast, functional eCheck transactions for Canadian patrons. Any new potential additions will undergo their rigorous 4-step validation procedure before publication as well. "Player trust in our recommendations is paramount - we will never assume or guess," Dana emphasizes. "Our endorsement must represent a genuine, verified seal of approval."

As online gambling regulation and site capabilities continue evolving in 2024, eCheckCasinos.ca hopes to see expansion in eCheck adoption. But for now, they confidently stand behind their list as the definitive source of top casinos where Canadians can securely conduct electronic check transactions today.