What Skrill is

Skrill calls itself an online digital wallet for paying online, sending money and buying crypto. It says it has helped customers since 2001. Its website names Paysafe as the group behind it, and says Skrill Limited is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011. Neteller is a sister brand.

Skrill says you can shop and pay with your wallet without sharing your bank details with the merchant.

How to deposit with Skrill

1. Open a Skrill account and add money to it. Funding options are listed on Skrill's fees page and depend on where you live.
2. Open the casino cashier and choose Skrill as the deposit method.
3. Enter the amount and log in to Skrill to approve the payment.
4. The money is added to your casino balance once the casino confirms it.

Withdrawals

Deposit and withdrawal support differs from casino to casino. The list above shows which casinos record Skrill, and our reviews show whether it is open for deposits, withdrawals or both. Check the cashier before you sign up.

Skrill's website says you can send money from your wallet to a bank account or to another Skrill customer. Its fees page also lists withdrawal by bank transfer, SWIFT, crypto and to Neteller.

Gambling block and card rules

• Gambling block. Under spending control in your settings, on the web or in the app, you can turn on a gambling block. It declines transactions with a gambling merchant code, including balance payments at gambling sites. Skrill says it does not block card deposits for gambling or payouts from gambling merchants, or earlier recurring payments. Turning it off has a 48-hour cool-down.
• Deposit purpose. Card deposits are tagged as gambling or non-gambling when you make them. The tag cannot be changed afterwards, and non-gambling funds cannot be used at gambling merchants.
• Card restrictions. Credit cards issued in some countries, including the UK, cannot be used for gambling payments through Skrill. Check Skrill's current terms for your card.
• Illegal gambling. Skrill forbids payments to or from illegal gambling services and may suspend accounts or reverse transactions.

Fees and limits

The figures below come from Skrill's fees page at the time of writing. They can change and may vary by country and account type, so check the current page before you add or withdraw money.

• Adding money. Card deposits are listed at 0%, and some local methods at up to 5%. Your card issuer may charge its own fee, such as a cash-advance fee on a credit card.
• Withdrawals. Fees depend on where the money goes (a bank account, a card or another wallet), so check the withdrawal fee for your method before you cash out.
• Currency conversion. Skrill charges a fee when it converts between currencies. Keeping your account in the same currency as your casino account usually avoids it.
• Inactivity. A monthly service fee can apply to accounts that are not used for a long time. Check the fees page for the current terms.

Skrill says minimum and maximum limits apply. Check your account for the amounts that apply to you, and the casino's cashier for its own minimum and maximum amounts.

Pros and cons

Pros

• You do not type card or bank details into the casino.
• It has a gambling block you can switch on if you want to stop gambling payments.
• One wallet can be used at several sites that accept it.

Cons

• Fees can apply when you withdraw, convert currency or leave the account unused.
• Credit cards from some countries cannot be used for gambling.
• Not every casino accepts Skrill for both deposits and withdrawals.
• Some casinos exclude e-wallet deposits from bonuses.

What to check before you use Skrill

• Casino reputation. A casino card shows a warning icon if the casino is on our blacklist. See how we rate casinos for the checks in our reviews.
• Withdrawal support. Confirm the casino pays out to Skrill, not just accepts it for deposits.
• Bonus terms. Read the bonus terms before you deposit. Our bonuses page explains what to look for.
• Fees and limits. Check the Skrill fees page and the casino's own limits.
• Other options. Compare Neteller, Paysafecard and Trustly, or see all banking methods.

Gamble responsibly

An e-wallet makes it quick to move money, so set a deposit limit before you start. If gambling is a problem for you or someone you know, read our problem gambling page. GamesandCasino.com does not take deposits.