Betfair: Change Currency

[Majorsnake]

Hey Guys,
I'm from germany and opened my betfair account 2 - 3 weeks ago. I've started the account in $$$, but I think, that the $ is the biggest bullshit ever ^^

So I've contacted the Betfair support and they told me, I have to close my account and create a new can. Can I still get rakeback with the New Account in Euro?

Thanks!

[tony]

Hey Majorsnake,

Why you do not like $ ? I need to contact our Betfair affiliate manager and ask him if its possible. I will send an email to Betfair today.

[mollila]

Originally Posted by tony Why you do not like $ ?

The US dollar is plummeting in value, and it does not make sense on keeping your poker bankroll in USD if you have other options. I recently changed my poker account to EUR as well.

[tony]

Yeah thats right, Google say that 1 Euro = 1.5594 U.S. dollars already. (18.03.2008)

[Majorsnake]

Hey guys,
yeah thats the reason, why I want to change my currency. I think at the end of the year the1 € will be something like 1,7 - 1,8 $.

I'm glad for any news!

[tony]

Hey Majorsnake,

Ok we received an email from Betfair, please check your email inbox for instructions

[Majorsnake]

Hey guys!
I recieved your Email today:
Wow, your the greatest!

Can I close the account, after I've cashed everything out by writing an email to the betfair support?

[iceveins0901]

heh, this is a great post, the conversion probably isnt available for FT is it?

[mollila]

Originally Posted by iceveins0901 heh, this is a great post, the conversion probably isnt available for Full Tilt is it?

No, Full Tilt only uses dollars as account currency. Some of the poker rooms targeting Europe more allow you to have your account in euros.

[tony]

Hey Majorsnake,

Its better to ask Betfair about this thing, we are flexible in this case. The only important thing is after you close your account do all the instructions which I gave you in the email

[iceveins0901]

Originally Posted by mollila No, Full Tilt only uses dollars as account currency. Some of the poker rooms targeting Europe more allow you to have your account in euros.

That is a good deal for the European countries considering the US economy isnt doing so hot right now.

[Brooklynbum]

Unfortunately this thread rings very true.

The US Dollar isn't worth the paper it's printed on.

The dollar is only going to fall further against the Euro.

Too bad.

[Majorsnake]

Can I receive the first Bonus up to 1000 $ again?
I only will clear something around 50 $, is it still possible?

[tony]

Hey Majorsnake

What do you mean again? After putting the rakeback Betfair BF1000 bonus code you got 60 days to clear this bonus.

[Majorsnake]

Yeah, but when I'm going to change the currency, I have to open a new account again. Can i receive the BF1000 Bonus again with the new account?


I should work on my english... its terrible ^^

[tony]

Ok I get it

I need to ask Betfair for that again When they will answer i will tell you

[Majorsnake]

Any updates?