Skrill, formerly known as Moneybookers, is an online e-commerce service that lets you pay online and send money both domestically and internationally in more than 40 currencies. Money sent through Skrill can be delivered directly to bank accounts, a Mastercard or Visa card, or held in a third-party mobile wallet, depending on what the customer wants.<\/p>
Skrill is licensed and regulated by many different countries and federal organisations, including the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 and the Financial Conduct Authority. Specific features of these regulations require Skrill to:<\/p>
Here\u2019s what Skrill\u2019s reviews look like, accurate as of February 2026:<\/p>
| Trustpilot<\/th> | 2.1 out of 5 \u2013 based on almost 25,000 customer reviews<\/td><\/tr> |
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| Monito<\/th> | 8.2 out of 10 \u2013 based on staff reviews<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> When we checked, 25% of Skrill\u2019s reviews on Trustpilot were Bad<\/b>, which is Trustpilot\u2019s name for 1-star reviews. This is something to keep in mind before using the service. A lot of the Bad<\/b> reviews focus on customers losing money during transfers, a lack of customer service and customers having to pay high fees to withdraw money from their accounts.<\/p> Make sure you read up on Skrill\u2019s fees and exchange rates before sending a transfer to make sure you understand exactly what you\u2019ll be paying and when fees will be charged. And keep an eye on its social media pages to see what customers are saying on there.<\/p> Skrill fees and exchange rates explained<\/h3>Skrill\u2019s fees aren\u2019t exactly clear, but this is what we found on its website:<\/p>
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