Poker Stars deposits/withdraws

So i am interested in playing real money on Poker Stars. I just want to ask some questions/need clarification on some scenarios.

1. Can i safely use echecks to deposit/withdraw? My bank that i am with is a local bank.. does this mean they are more or less likely to block deposits/withdrawals? If someone happens to be underage can they still use echecks even though it asks for your DOB? can you lie about your DOB or do they verify it?

2. Do the visa all access gift cards still work to deposit? If they do can I deposit using the gift card and withdraw using echecks?

3. Say the player is underage, what is the best option to withdraw?

4. With poker site is most friendly/trusted/secure with real money deposits/withdraws?

5. What are the consequences if a local bank blocks deposits/withdraws

thanks!

1. Yes, echecks is a completely safe system, I have used it before with no problems at all. If you are underage, you cannot lie about your age, as the site requires you to verify your info with your social security number. You may be able to do your research on depositing with Western Union and their requirements, but they take a small percentage of your deposit.
2. No VISA cards will work at all. VISA as a company has put a stop to the online gambling deposits.
3. If you are underage, checks work fine. I was receiving checks in the mail when i was only 16. (As long as your parents dont ask too many questions. lol)
4. Myself and im sure most of the other cardschat members will vouch for the big name companies, ie. (Pokerstars, Fulltilt, Absolute, etc...)
5. If your local bank blocks your request, which they probably will not, there are no consequences. Also, dont worry about your bank not accepting online transfers, there is no such thing as a bank that doesn't want more money deposited into it, they do not care where the deposits come from , just he withdraws.

Hope this helps!