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Not available in the Philippines

Unfortunately, you won't be able to transfer money from a Skrill account in the Philippines. You can check out the other options you have for sending funds overseas from the Philippines here.

What is Skrill?

Skrill, formerly known as Moneybookers, is an online e-commerce service that lets you send money both domestically and internationally between a variety of currencies. Money sent through Skrill can be delivered directly to bank accounts or held in a third-party mobile wallet, depending on what the customer wants.

Why should I consider Skrill?

Diverse sending options. Send through both Skrill money transfer and Skrill-to-Skrill to reach a global network.
Receiving money is free. Recipients never pay fees to receive money.
Skrill card. Withdraw cash at ATMs and pay online and in-store with your Skrill balance.

What should I watch out for with Skrill?

- - Doesn't use the mid-market rate. Skrill reserves the right to add a margin markup on top of the mid-market rate. Be sure to double check fees and exchange rates before sending your transfer.
  - Limited currency and country support. International options are mostly limited to countries that support the Euro and USD.
  - Negative reviews. Nearly 20% of Trustpilot reviews for Skrill were Bad when we checked.

Is Skrill safe?

Skrill is licensed and regulated by many different countries and federal organizations, including monetary authorities in the US, UK and EU. Specific features of these regulations require Skrill to:

Maintain set amounts of capital and liquidity. Skrill is required to maintain a minimum of €350,000 of its own funds at all times.
Practice safe float management. In order to protect customers' money, Skrill must follow EU Electronic Money Directive protocols to protect customers in the event that the company encounters an insolvency event. In short, this means your money is protected even if Skrill goes bankrupt.
Pass FCA vetting The UK Financial Conduct Authority performs a test on each member of Skrill Limited senior management to test for honesty, integrity, reputation, competence, financial soundness and capability.
Monitor and vet all transactions. To prevent financial crime, Skrill must follow legal requirements to check the identity of customers and monitor transactions to detect money laundering and fraud.

Skrill reviews and complaints

What Skrill's reviews look like, accurate as of October 8, 2020.

Trustpilot	4.4 out of 5 — based on 14,519 customer reviews
Monito	8.3 out of 10 — based on staff reviews

When we checked, 19% of Skrill's reviews on Trustpilot were Bad, which is Trustpilot's name for 1-star reviews. This is something to keep in mind before using the service. A lot of the Bad reviews focus on customers losing money during transfers, and customers having to pay high fees to withdraw money from their accounts. Be sure to read up on Skrill's fees and exchange rates before sending a transfer to make sure you understand exactly what you'll be paying and when fees will be charged.

Skrill limits

Skrill limits customers based on the status of your account, selected payment method and the country you're sending to. It is unclear whether Skrill will allow you to raise these limits, as Skrill reserves the right to vary transaction limits at its discretion.

If a payment is made that exceeds the account limit, Skrill will cancel the payment and notify you immediately so that you may lower the amount in accordance with the limits of your account.

What types of transfers does Skrill support?

Whether you are trying to deposit money into your account or withdraw money after receiving it, Skrill has a few options for you to choose from.

Depositing funds

Skill allows deposits in the following ways:

ACH transfer (Automated Clearing House)
Bank account wire transfer
Mastercard or Visa credit card

Withdrawing funds

Customers may withdraw funds via local bank transfer or through the SWIFT network.

Is there a Skrill app?

Skrill app screenshot

Yes, Skrill has an app on both Google Play and the App Store. The app makes it possible to:

Manage your Skrill Visa card. Check your balance and add more money to your account on the go.
Log in using biometrics. Both face and fingerprint recognition can be used to log in.
Check exchange rates on the go. Current currency exchange rates and fees can be found in the app.
Send and receive money. Transfer money to friends and family with just a few taps.
Track your transfer. Real-time notifications on your transaction are available through the Skrill mobile app.

Reviews accurate as of September 30, 2020
Google Play Store	3.8 out of 5, based on 94,325 customer reviews
Apple App Store	4.2 out of 5, based on 658 customer reviews

What else can I use Skrill for?

Skrill offers both personal and business services. Skrill's business services include merchant accounts that can:

Accept credit card payments
Handle international transactions
Create payment corridors in local currencies worldwide

How does Skrill compare to other money transfer services?

Check out the table below to quickly see what your transfer could look like with our partners.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Skrill and PayPal?

Skrill and PayPal are both large e-commerce focused payment services. There are many differences between the platforms, including:

How much you'll pay
Countries you can use it in
Currencies you can send to or receive
What you can use it for
Buyer protection
Cashback and loyalty programs

To learn more about PayPal and decide for yourself which option is the better choice, read our PayPal review.

How to cancel a Skrill transfer

You will only be able to cancel a Skrill transaction if it hasn't processed yet. If the status of the transaction is marked as pending, then follow these steps to cancel:

Under the Transactions section of your account, tap the pending transaction you want to cancel.
Tap Cancel Transaction on the popup window.
Confirm the cancellation by tapping Yes, Cancel.

Funds should automatically be returned to your account after you successfully cancel the transaction.

How do I delete/close my Skrill account?

Follow these steps to close your Skrill account for free:

Log in to your account and withdraw all of your funds.
Go to Settings.
Navigate to Account Settings and tap Close Account.

Note: Any funds not withdrawn before closing your account will be forfeited to Skrill.

How do I contact Skrill customer service?

Skrill customer service can be reached through email: help@skrill.com

Zak Killermann is a writer at Finder who's been specializing in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology for four years — covering everything from ICO booms, crypto winters, memecoins and more. He's mined and minted cryptocurrencies, and remembers the days when DOGE was just for fun. Zak's focus is in breaking down technical concepts (like yellow papers) for the average folk to digest on their morning commute. Before diving into all things crypto, Zak contributed to Finder's money transfers vertical.

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