Skrill
Digital wallet for online payments, international transfers and buying crypto
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About Skrill
Skrill is an online wallet run by Paysafe, the company that also owns Neteller and paysafecard. People load money into a Skrill balance by card, bank transfer or local payment methods, then use it to pay at online merchants without sharing card details, send money to other Skrill users, transfer to bank accounts abroad through Skrill Money Transfer, or buy and sell crypto. It is especially common with online gambling sites, forex brokers and gaming services, which accept Skrill deposits and withdrawals. A loyalty programme called Knect and VIP account levels lower some fees for heavy users. Opening an account is free and paying merchants or receiving money carries no transaction fee, but most other moves cost something: deposits by some methods, withdrawals, wallet-to-wallet sends, a sizeable currency conversion fee, and a monthly service fee if the account sits unused for six months. It runs on the web and on iOS and Android apps.
Best for: People paying betting, forex or gaming sites that accept e-wallet deposits and withdrawals.
Pros and cons
What works
- Pay merchants and receive money with no transaction fee
- Widely accepted by betting, forex and gaming sites
- Built-in crypto buying and selling
- Fees for each action are listed on one public page
Why people leave
- Currency conversion fee is high compared with Wise or Revolut
- Monthly fee if the account is inactive for six months
- Wallet-to-wallet sends and withdrawals carry fees
Skrill vs PayPal, Cash App and Wise
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PayPal68.8Accepted by far more online shops, with stronger buyer protection for everyday purchases.
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Cash App61.8Free person-to-person payments and bitcoin buying for people in the US or UK.
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Wise54.4Much cheaper currency conversion at the mid-market rate for holding and sending foreign currencies.
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Xoom51.2Simple PayPal-backed transfers to bank accounts, wallets or cash pickup abroad, with no wallet balance needed.
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Skrill: common questions
What is Skrill?
Skrill: Digital wallet for online payments, international transfers and buying crypto. Best for people paying betting, forex or gaming sites that accept e-wallet deposits and withdrawals. Available for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Skrill free?
Skrill has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Skrill open source?
No, Skrill is not open source.
What platforms does Skrill run on?
Skrill is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Skrill?
The highest-ranked Skrill alternatives right now are PayPal, Cash App and Wise. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Skrill vs PayPal: what's the difference?
Both Skrill and PayPal are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.