I agree however, the fees associated with this method are absurd (unless the poker room will cover it) and are easily avoidable by using a prepaid card (netspend). The fees are comparatively high on this method as well, but it is more convenient for the average player.

What is beneficial from this type of depositing method is that poker rooms typically withdraw in the same manner. Of course some rooms want you to keep your money on there, or they want you to think so, but others will allow you to withdraw through this method. (Absolute, Bodog, Pitbull, etc.)