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Skrill in UK Casinos
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This page is for UK players who want to use Skrill at online casinos. Skrill is a global eWallet that lets you deposit and withdraw in pounds sterling without sharing your bank or card details with the casino, and it is offered at many UKGC-licensed casinos. Below we cover the UK rules, including the credit card ban, and how Skrill works.
Online Gambling in the United Kingdom
The UK is home to some of the biggest, most lavish, luxurious brick-and-mortar casinos in the world. It is also one of the oldest countries to have regulated land-based gambling almost a century ago, back in 1928, while King George V was the king. Ever since, the activity has been enjoyed by millions, from generation to generation, including the royals. the late Queen Elizabeth II was known for enjoying horse racing betting, for instance. So, it is safe to say that gambling is certainly an activity many UK players have enjoyed for years.
The Gambling Act 2005 brought online gambling into the UK licensing system and created the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), which took over from the Gaming Board for Great Britain. The UKGC licenses and regulates online gambling, betting, bingo, lotteries, online casinos and arcades.
A UKGC licence is required to offer gambling to players in Great Britain, and the regulator can review or withdraw the licence of an operator that breaks its rules, as in this World Casino Directory report on a licence review. A licence is not a guarantee of how a casino will treat you, so read the terms before you deposit.
The UKGC banned the use of credit cards for gambling, which took effect on 14 April 2020. The ban also covers funding an e-wallet, a prepaid card or a mobile payment account with a credit card for gambling. These methods can still be used at UK casinos when they are funded another way.
That is why Skrill is still offered at many UK-licensed casinos. Whether a particular casino accepts it varies, and some casinos exclude Skrill deposits from their welcome bonuses. Balances are normally shown in pounds sterling at UK casinos.
Using Skrill Across UK Online Casinos
Skrill is a digital wallet. You fund the wallet, choose Skrill in the casino cashier and approve the payment, and the casino is paid from your wallet balance. Withdrawals go back to the wallet, and from there to your bank or card. Skrill charges fees that depend on the action and your country, for example for currency conversion and for withdrawals, so check its fee page before you use it.
Skrill was founded in London in 2001 as Moneybookers. Its renaming to Skrill was announced in 2011 and completed in 2013, and in 2015 it was acquired by Optimal Payments, later renamed Paysafe. Skrill is now run by Skrill Limited, part of Paysafe, which also owns Neteller and Paysafecard.
To open a Skrill account you register on Skrill's website with your name and email address, choose the United Kingdom as your country of residence and a currency, and accept the terms. Skrill asks you to verify your account. The casino does not receive your bank or card details when you pay from the wallet, which is the main reason people use e-wallets.
To use Skrill at UK casinos you cannot fund the wallet with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover). Other funding options, such as a bank transfer or Rapid Transfer, depend on what Skrill offers UK users, so check its website. Each option has its own fee.
Casinos for Players from United Kingdom that Offer Skrill
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Deposits and Withdrawals with Skrill
Our reviews of RedBet and TonyBet list the payment methods each site accepts. Before you register, check that the casino holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and that its cashier lists Skrill.
So, the first thing to do is to choose a site to join. The minute you locate your winner, create an account with it, by giving the operator some personal details. With that done, you’ll have created your registered player account. From here, to make your first deposit with Skrill, do the following:
Skrill is offered for withdrawals at most casinos that accept it for deposits. Look for it in the Withdrawals section and choose the amount. The casino reviews your request first, so how long it takes depends on the casino; Skrill does not publish payout times for casinos. From your wallet you can then move the money to your bank or card, and Skrill may charge a fee for that.
Conclusion
Skrill is an e-wallet run by Skrill Limited in London, part of Paysafe, and it can be used at many UK-licensed casinos. Because it keeps your bank and card details away from the casino, many players like it for deposits and withdrawals, but acceptance, bonus rules and fees differ from casino to casino. Check the cashier and the bonus terms before you join.
If gambling is causing you harm: the National Gambling Helpline (GamCare) is free and open 24 hours a day on 0808 8020 133.
FAQs
Can I use Skrill at UK online casinos?
Yes, at many UK-licensed casinos. Whether a particular casino accepts Skrill varies, and some casinos exclude Skrill deposits from welcome bonuses.
Can I fund my Skrill account with a credit card to gamble in the UK?
No. The UK Gambling Commission ban on credit cards for gambling, in force since 14 April 2020, also covers funding an e-wallet with a credit card. Other funding methods, depending on what Skrill offers UK users, are not affected.
Who runs Skrill?
Skrill Limited, based in London, part of Paysafe. It was founded in 2001 as Moneybookers and renamed Skrill (announced 2011, completed 2013). Skrill is authorised by the UK Financial Conduct Authority as an e-money institution.
What fees does Skrill charge?
Skrill charges fees that depend on the action and your country, for example for currency conversion, card deposits and withdrawals to a bank or card. Check Skrill's fee page for the figures that apply to you.
Other ways to pay in the UK
We also review these payment methods for players in the UK: Monzo, Apple Pay, Bank Wire Transfer, Bitcoin, Mastercard Debit, NETELLER, PayPal, Paysafecard, Trustly and Visa Debit.
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