Casino Payment: Skrill (Moneybookers)

Skrill (previously known as Moneybookers) is an e-wallet payment solution which allows you to deposit money in a secure online account which you can then use to make deposits in your online casino account. It is widely used for online casinos but it is not limited to that, offering an electronic payment solution for a wide range of financial transactions online. It is therefore a suitable and secure payment method for online commerce in general and offers you the ability to make safe and speedy payments and withdrawals to your casino account without having to use your credit or debit card directly with the casino site. Skrill charges you to withdraw money from your account, the amount varying depending on the withdrawal/payment method and whether it is a local or international transaction.

Registration

You will need to have a Skrill account to use this payment method, although usually it is possible to create your account during the payment process. Some casino sites insist that the email address you use for your casino account should be the same as for your Skrill account. As with other online payment systems you will need to give your personal information, including name and address and telephone number to create your account. You will then be able to deposit money into this account using your credit or debit card, which you can use for financial transactions without having to reveal your card numbers to the site with which you are conducting the transaction.

Deposit

Simply select Skrill from the list of payment options and you will be prompted to enter an amount to deposit. You will then be brought to the Skrill site where you will have to provide your security details to actually make the deposit. There will usually be a minimum amount you can deposit, usually a relatively small amount of around £5. The authorisation process should be virtually instantaneous and the money should be instantly in your account and available to use. Skrill makes a small charge for the transaction, but the casino itself will not charge to use this payment method.

Withdrawal

Most casino sites that accept Skrill as a payment method will also allow you to withdraw this way. It should be possible to select this option from the cashier or account section of the website. There should be no transaction charge to withdraw your money in this way and Skrill does not charge to receive money into your account. In general most casinos take 1-3 days to process your withdrawal request and it will take another 1-2 days for the transaction to be cleared by Skrill so you should have you money in your account in about 4-5 days.