Checked 29 Oct 2026
Skrill 3.7Silver 40 pts
A digital wallet long popular with freelancers and online workers for receiving and sending money internationally at low cost.
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Open worldwideWorldwide
- Pays via Bank transfer+2 more ways to get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2001 25 yrs
Based in- London, United Kingdom
- Web rank
- #20,066 worldwide
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Skrill is a digital wallet where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Free to receive, 2.99% to send, 2.8% withdrawal (min EUR 3.50), 4.49% FX and you can withdraw via Bank transfer, Debit card and Crypto. Founded in 2001, Skrill is based in London, United Kingdom. It is available worldwide.
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What people actually earn on Skrill
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Figures published by Skrill or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
1 update · latest Sep 12, 2026
What changed
Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked
- Fees:
Free Skrill-to-Skrill, bank withdrawal ~$5.50, up to 3.99% FX→ Free to receive, 2.99% to send, 2.8% withdrawal (min EUR 3.50), 4.49% FX source ↗
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How complete is this profile?
We have 9 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
- Plain-English overview
- Minimum payout
- How fast you get paid
- Payment protection
- Review ratings
- Support channels
- Mobile apps
- Social accounts
- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
- Fees
- Withdrawal methods
- Join requirements
- Countries it accepts
- Real earnings figures
- Wikipedia or reference page
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Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on fees and access. Weaker on proof of earnings.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid2.8
- Access4.5
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earnings2.5
Not a review of service quality: a score from verified fees, payouts, access, track record and earnings data. How the rating works
Achievements
40 of 100 points from 6 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country+10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Skrill Worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
Skrill free, EUR 5 a month if inactive 6 months
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
Skrill 2.8–4.5%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
Skrill 2.8–4.5%
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Skrill Founded 2001
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago+5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Skrill Founded 2001
Every platform with this badge →Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Skrill.
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Skrill.
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Skrill.
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Skrill.
Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for Skrill.
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Skrill #20,066 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
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Can I join Skrill?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you are 18 or older.
You have to verify your ID.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Skrill accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryAge 18 or older
We have not verified which countries Skrill accepts yet.
- A government ID
- Sign upFree
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: No new registrations from India, and a EUR 5 monthly fee applies if you do not log in or transact for 6 months.
Skrill's official requirements ↗Every platform you can join →
How Skrill compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 2.8%–4.5%, Skrill charges more than 14 of the 15 payment receiving platforms we track that take a percentage (median 1.7%).
- Skrill is the only one of the 51 payment receiving platforms we track that pays out via Crypto.
- Founded in 2001, Skrill has been running for about 25 years — longer than 49 of the 53 payment receiving platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the payment receiving platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Skrill legit?
What we could verify about the company
Skrill is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2001 (25 years)
- Headquartered in London, United Kingdom
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain skrill.com was registered in 2003 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #20,066)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Skrill in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #20,066 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (skrill.com)
- Domain registered
- Apr 2003skrill.com, 23 years ago
- Parent company
- Paysafe Group
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry · Wikidata. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Skrill timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Skrill founded
Headquarters today: London, United Kingdom
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Milestone
2.80% bank withdrawal fee
Skrill's fee page says withdrawing to a bank account costs 2.80% (minimum 3.50 euros), receiving money costs nothing without conversion, and currency conversion adds a 4.49% fee.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Skrill
How much does Skrill charge?
Skrill fees: Free to receive, 2.99% to send, 2.8% withdrawal (min EUR 3.50), 4.49% FX. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $95.51–$97.20, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Skrill?
Skrill pays out via Bank transfer, Debit card and Crypto.
Which countries is Skrill available in?
Worldwide.
Is Skrill legit?
Yes, Skrill is a real, operating platform: operating since 2001 (25 years), headquartered in London, United Kingdom and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Skrill alternatives?
Similar platforms include PayPal, Wise, Payoneer and Revolut. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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