Skrill

Skrill is an e-wallet. You open a Skrill account, add money to it from a bank account, card or another supported method, and then use that balance to pay at online shops, gaming sites and other merchants, including a range of online casinos. Skrill is part of Paysafe. Players often choose it because the casino sees a payment from your wallet rather than your card details, and because an e-wallet can often receive winnings as well as send deposits. Availability depends on where you live and on each casino. The casinos listed below accept Skrill, but check that your country and currency are supported before you deposit.

How to Deposit With Skrill at an Online Casino

Once your Skrill account is open and funded, paying a casino takes a few minutes. The screens differ from site to site, but the process usually looks like this:

• 1. Fund your wallet. Make sure your Skrill balance covers the amount you want to deposit, plus any currency conversion if the casino uses a different currency.
• 2. Open the cashier. Log in to your chosen casino from the list below and go to its deposit or banking section.
• 3. Pick Skrill. Select it from the payment methods and enter the amount.
• 4. Log in to Skrill. Sign in to your Skrill account when prompted.
• 5. Confirm. Approve the payment. The money comes out of your Skrill balance, and the casino then credits your account.

Check the casino's banking page first to confirm Skrill is accepted in your country and currency, and to see its minimum and maximum deposit.

Setting Up and Funding a Skrill Account

You register for a Skrill account online or in the app, using the country of residence from the registration form. Skrill says it serves the countries listed on its registration form, and it no longer accepts new registrations from India.

You can top up the wallet from bank accounts, cards or prepaid vouchers. Skrill's fees page lists card deposits at 0.00% on its global methods and "up to 5.00%" on local methods, so the cost depends on how you fund the wallet.

Verification

Skrill is a regulated institution and will ask you to verify your account. Verification involves a photo of a valid ID plus a selfie. If Skrill cannot match your location to your registered address, it asks for proof of address no more than 90 days old. It may also ask about your source of wealth and intended use, or request a bank statement later. Skrill says transaction limits rise automatically once your identity is verified, and address verification unlocks the highest tier.

Card deposits and gambling

When you top up by card, Skrill asks whether the funds are for gambling. Skrill's help centre says credit card deposits for gambling may be prohibited depending on your country of residence, and names the United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium and Australia as countries that restrict it. It also says money deposited with a credit card cannot be used on UK or Australian gambling sites. Read the current rules for your country and card type first.

How to Withdraw Casino Winnings to Skrill

Unlike a voucher, an e-wallet can often take money back from a casino. Many casinos that accept Skrill deposits also list it in their withdrawal section, where you choose Skrill and the winnings go to your Skrill balance. Whether this is offered is up to each casino. Casinos also run their own identity checks and processing times before paying out, so read the withdrawal terms before you deposit.

From your Skrill balance you can transfer the money on to a bank account. Skrill's help pages say bank withdrawals may take 2 to 5 business days to arrive, and that you may be asked to verify your bank account first.

Fees and Limits

Paying a casino

Skrill's fees page states there is no transaction fee for paying a merchant directly from your wallet. A casino may still add its own charges, so check its cashier page.

Currency conversion

If the casino's currency differs from your wallet currency, Skrill's fees page lists a foreign exchange fee of 4.49%. Holding a balance in the currency you play in avoids this.

Withdrawing from Skrill

Fees for moving money out of your wallet depend on the method. As shown on Skrill's fees page, bank transfer and SWIFT withdrawals are 3.00% with a minimum fee of EUR 3.50. Skrill does not list the withdrawal limits on that page, and says maximum and minimum limits apply.

Inactivity

Skrill charges no service fee if you log in or transact at least once every 6 months. Otherwise it deducts a monthly service fee of EUR 5.00 (or the equivalent).

Check your own country

Fees, limits and methods vary by country and currency, and Skrill's fees page has a country and currency selector. Always check the current figures for your own account on the official Skrill fees page before you deposit.

Bonus Eligibility

Some casinos exclude certain payment methods, which can include e-wallets, from welcome bonuses or other promotions. Read the bonus terms before depositing and, if you want to claim an offer, confirm that Skrill is eligible.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Pay the casino from your wallet without typing card or bank details into the casino site.
• Can often be used for withdrawals as well as deposits, depending on the casino.
• Optional gambling block in your account settings.

Cons

• Not available in every country, and gambling payments are restricted in some.
• Currency conversion carries a 4.49% fee.
• Moving money out to a bank can carry fees and take several business days.
• Identity verification is required.
• Inactivity fee after 6 months without use.

Skrill FAQ

Can I use Skrill in my country?

It depends on where you live and on the casino. Skrill serves the countries on its registration form, some gambling payments are restricted by country, and casinos choose which countries they accept. Check both Skrill and the casino's banking page.

Can I withdraw casino winnings to Skrill?

Often, yes, if the casino lists Skrill in its withdrawal section. Each casino decides whether it offers Skrill withdrawals, so confirm before you deposit.

Does Skrill charge to deposit at a casino?

Skrill states no transaction fee for paying a merchant from your wallet. Fees can arise when you fund the wallet, convert currency or withdraw to a bank, so check the fees page for your country.

Can I block gambling payments on my account?

Yes. Skrill has a gambling block feature, turned on under Settings, then Verification & features, then Spending control. Once active, it declines payments to gambling merchants from your balance. Turning it off takes effect only after a 48-hour cool-down.

Gamble responsibly: casino games are for players aged 18 or over. Set a budget before you fund your wallet and only spend what you can afford to lose.