A long-established global e-wallet used for cross-border transfers, online shopping, FX and funding trading/entertainment accounts, with multi-currency balances and a prepaid card.
!Not a bank. Skrill is an e-money institution licensed by authorities such as the UK FCA; balances are e-money, not deposits, and are not covered by deposit insurance; funds are held in segregated accounts.
Yes. Open with passport verification and bind an international card; supports 100+ countries and 40+ currencies, though some tiers need proof of address.
No universal minimum; card top-ups often start around €10, subject to in-app limits｜Free to open; international transfers carry ~1.4%–4.99% FX fees; card loads ~2.5%–4%; withdrawals to bank ~2%–5%. Tiered rates on the website.
Unverified accounts are limited; verified limits scale by tier — see the website
Yes. Open with passport verification and bind an international card; supports 100+ countries and 40+ currencies, though some tiers need proof of address.
Local bank account: Top-ups/withdrawals usually need a local card or linked account; some methods allow direct card funding. Items typically needed: Email and phone; Passport or government ID (KYC); International card to link; Proof of address for some tiers.
Typically: Email and phone; Passport or government ID (KYC); International card to link; Proof of address for some tiers.
How to sign up: Fully online — register on site/app, verify email, upload ID, link a card (Minutes to register; KYC review usually hours to 1–2 business days). Steps: 1) Sign up at skrill.com or in the app 2) Verify email and phone 3) Upload passport under "Verify" 4) Add and confirm a card 5) Fund and start sending or spending Fees: Free to open; international transfers carry ~1.4%–4.99% FX fees; card loads ~2.5%–4%; withdrawals to bank ~2%–5%. Tiered rates on the website.
Unverified accounts are limited; verified limits scale by tier — see the website
E-wallet rules change often — always follow the latest instructions in the official app.