Skrill

Skrill is a digital wallet used by UK players to fund a casino account and to collect winnings, all without handing bank or card details to the casino itself. The service launched in 2001 under the name Moneybookers and was rebranded to Skrill in 2011, so the two names refer to the same e-wallet. If you remember Moneybookers, the underlying product is the one now branded as Skrill.

This page explains how Skrill works at online casinos, how to move money in and out, what the service costs, and how it compares with other payment methods UK players use. A welcome offer is available at many of the casinos listed below, so check the offer panel for current details before you sign up.

What is Skrill?

Skrill is an electronic wallet that sits between your bank and the sites you spend money on. You top up the wallet from a debit card or a bank transfer, then use the stored balance to pay casinos, retailers and other services. Because the casino only sees your Skrill account and never your bank details, the e-wallet adds a layer of privacy that a direct card payment does not.

The company is part of the Paysafe group and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK as an electronic money institution. That regulatory status means customer funds are safeguarded separately from the company’s own money, and the service has to meet UK anti money laundering and identity checks. Logins are protected with two factor authentication, and accounts are monitored for unusual activity.

How to deposit with Skrill at a casino

Depositing is quick once your wallet holds a balance. The steps are much the same at any casino that accepts the method:

• Open a free Skrill account and verify your identity with the usual UK documents.
• Add funds to the wallet from a debit card or bank transfer.
• At the casino, go to the cashier or banking page and choose Skrill as your deposit method.
• Enter the amount and confirm. The balance arrives in your casino account straight away.

One detail worth checking first: a number of casinos exclude e-wallet deposits from their welcome promotions. The offer panel on each casino page covers the current terms, so confirm whether a Skrill deposit qualifies before you fund the account.

How to withdraw to Skrill

To take winnings back out, return to the casino cashier, select withdrawal, and choose Skrill as the destination. As a rule you can only withdraw to a method you have already deposited with, which is standard practice across UK casinos. Once the casino approves the request the money lands in your wallet, often within a day, which is why Skrill features on our list of fast withdrawal casinos. From there you can move the balance on to your bank account.

Fees, limits and the UK card rule

Skrill does not charge to deposit at a casino, and most casinos do not add a charge of their own. The wallet itself can apply fees in other situations, such as currency conversion or withdrawing the balance back to your bank, so it is sensible to read Skrill’s own fee schedule for those steps. Deposit and withdrawal limits are set by each casino rather than by Skrill, and they vary from site to site.

One rule that is specific to the UK: credit cards have been banned for gambling in Great Britain since April 2020. You can fund a Skrill wallet with a debit card or bank transfer, but not with a credit card for gambling purposes. This applies whatever payment method you eventually use at the casino.

Using Skrill on mobile

Skrill has its own app for iOS and Android, and the wallet works through any casino’s mobile site or app. The Skrill 1-Tap feature lets returning players approve a deposit with a single tap once it is set up, which suits anyone playing at mobile casinos on the move.

Pros and cons of Skrill

On the plus side, deposits are instant, withdrawals are among the quicker options, your bank details stay private, and the service is FCA authorised. The trade-offs are that some casino promotions exclude e-wallet deposits, the wallet can charge fees on certain transactions, and you have the extra step of topping up the wallet before you can play.

Alternatives to Skrill

If Skrill is not the right fit, several other methods cover the same ground. Neteller is a sister e-wallet from the same Paysafe group and works in almost the same way. PayPal is the most widely recognised wallet and is accepted at many UK casinos. MuchBetter is built around mobile payments, while Paysafecard offers a prepaid voucher option for players who prefer not to link a bank account at all.