Skrill is one of the longest-established e-wallets in online gambling and is accepted at a large share of European and international casinos. Players use it to keep casino transactions separate from their main bank account and because withdrawals are usually among the quickest available once a casino approves them. Skrill is owned by Paysafe, the same group behind Neteller and Paysafecard.
How to deposit with Skrill at an online casino
To use Skrill you first need a Skrill account, which is opened with your email address and verified with ID before you can use it fully. You then add money to the wallet from a bank transfer, card or another supported method, and use that balance to pay casinos. At the cashier, you usually log in to Skrill in a pop-up window and approve the payment, so the casino never sees your card or bank details.
Skrill is not available for gambling in every country, and some territories are excluded entirely. If Skrill does not appear at a casino you are using, either the casino does not support it or it is not offered in your location. Paying a casino with Skrill from a country where Skrill restricts gambling payments can lead to the payment being reversed or the account being reviewed.
Skrill accounts can hold balances in several currencies, and a casino payment is taken from the balance matching the casino currency where possible. If it has to convert, Skrill applies its own exchange rate plus a margin. Keeping a balance in the casino currency, and turning on two-step verification before you start, avoids both surprise costs and blocked logins at the cashier.
- Open and fully verify a Skrill account in your own name.
- Top up your Skrill balance, preferably in the same currency as your casino account.
- Go to the casino cashier and select Skrill.
- Enter the deposit amount and the email address registered with Skrill.
- Log in to Skrill in the pop-up window and approve the payment, using two-step verification if enabled.
- Return to the casino and confirm the deposit has been credited.
Withdrawing with Skrill
In our data, 86 of the 91 casinos that accept Skrill also pay withdrawals to it. The fastest crypto and e-wallet payouts come from 22Casino (15 minutes).
Skrill's main appeal is speed on the way out. Once the casino approves your withdrawal, the money usually reaches your Skrill balance within 24 hours, and often within minutes. Casinos generally require you to withdraw to Skrill if you deposited with it, and the Skrill account must be in the same name as your casino account.
Receiving money into Skrill is only half of the journey if you want it in your bank. Moving funds from Skrill to a bank account is a separate step that can take a few banking days and may carry a fee. Many regular players leave a balance in Skrill for future deposits, but it is worth thinking about whether that makes it easier to keep gambling than you intended.
A first withdrawal typically triggers identity checks at both ends: the casino will verify your documents, and Skrill may ask for proof of the source of funds if larger amounts pass through the account.
Fees, limits and processing times
Casinos often do not charge for Skrill deposits, but Skrill has its own fee schedule. Depending on your country and account, there may be fees for loading the wallet with certain methods, for withdrawing to a bank, and for currency conversion when the casino and wallet currencies differ. Skrill can also charge a fee on accounts left inactive for a long period. The exact amounts change over time, so check the current fee page in your Skrill account.
Account limits rise as you complete verification and as your account history grows. Deposits are instant. Withdrawals typically clear to Skrill within 24 hours after the casino's approval, which is faster than card or bank payouts in most cases.
Skrill and casino bonuses
Across the 59 casinos above where we have bonus terms, the average welcome bonus wagering is 37x.
Skrill is the method most often listed in bonus exclusions. Many casinos state that first deposits made with Skrill or Neteller do not qualify for the welcome bonus, mainly because e-wallets were historically used to open multiple accounts and abuse offers. This is a casino policy, not a Skrill rule.
Before depositing, open the full bonus terms and search for Skrill. If it is excluded and you want the bonus, use another method for that first deposit. If you are not interested in the bonus, Skrill remains a practical choice for fast payouts.
Is Skrill safe for online gambling?
Skrill is a regulated electronic money institution, and customer funds are held separately from the company's own money under e-money rules. It supports two-step verification and lets you pay casinos without sharing card or bank details. Note that money in an e-wallet is safeguarded rather than covered by a bank deposit guarantee scheme.
Because Skrill is fast and holds a balance, it is easy to recycle winnings straight back into play. Withdraw to your bank regularly if you want to lock in money, use the casino's deposit limits, and remember that self-exclusion at one casino does not stop the wallet from paying another one.
Myths vs facts
- Myth: Skrill withdrawals are instant everywhere.
- Fact: Skrill is fast once the casino releases the money, but the casino's approval and verification time still applies, and moving funds from Skrill to a bank takes longer.
- Myth: Skrill is free to use.
- Fact: Paying a casino from your Skrill balance is often free, but loading the wallet, withdrawing to a bank, converting currencies and long inactivity can all carry fees.
- Myth: If a casino accepts Skrill, the welcome bonus works with it.
- Fact: Skrill is one of the methods most often excluded from welcome offers. Always check the bonus terms first.
- Myth: Skrill can be used for gambling from any country.
- Fact: Skrill restricts gambling payments in some territories. Availability depends on where you live and on the casino.
Before you deposit with Skrill
- Verify your Skrill account before you need to withdraw.
- Check that the bonus terms do not exclude Skrill deposits.
- Match the Skrill account name to your casino account name.
- Use the same currency in Skrill and in the casino.
- Review Skrill's current fees for loading and bank withdrawals.
- Turn on two-step verification in Skrill.
- Withdraw winnings to your bank regularly rather than recycling them.