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Skrill

Skrill

Enables fast, secure international money transfers and online payments with competitive fees and multi-currency support across 200+ countries.

skrill.comLondon, England, United KingdomFounded 2001Parent: Paysafe Group

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Industry
Payment Processing/Fintech
Business Model
Transaction-based payment processing
Target Market
Consumer and SMB
Employee Count
201-500
Funding
acquired
Parent Company
Paysafe Group
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Leading digital wallet provider focused on international transfers and online gaming payments

Overview

Skrill is a digital wallet and online payment service that facilitates international money transfers, online payments, and e-commerce transactions. Founded in 2001 as Moneybookers, the platform serves millions of customers worldwide, offering services including peer-to-peer money transfers, merchant payment processing, cryptocurrency transactions, and prepaid Mastercard solutions. The company is particularly popular among online gaming, forex trading, and e-commerce communities. Skrill operates as a subsidiary of Paysafe Group, which acquired the company in 2015. The platform supports transactions in over 40 currencies and is available in more than 200 countries and territories. Skrill provides both consumer-facing digital wallet services and business payment solutions for merchants seeking to accept online payments globally. While Skrill is primarily a fintech/payment processing company rather than an AdTech platform, it plays a role in the digital ecosystem by enabling payment transactions for digital services, including some advertising and marketing platforms. The company competes in the broader digital payments space with a focus on cross-border transactions, low fees, and fast processing times.

Products & Features

Skrill Digital Wallet

Consumer digital wallet for sending and receiving money, making online payments, and managing funds

Skrill Money Transfer

International money transfer service supporting 40+ currencies

Skrill Prepaid Mastercard

Physical and virtual prepaid cards linked to Skrill wallet

Skrill for Business

Merchant payment processing solution for e-commerce and online businesses

Skrill Cryptocurrency

Buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrency within the Skrill wallet

Key Features
Multi-currency support (40+ currencies)International money transfersCryptocurrency trading integrationPrepaid Mastercard issuanceOne-click checkout for merchantsMobile app for iOS and AndroidVIP loyalty programInstant bank transfers in select markets
Use Cases
International money transfers to family and friendsOnline shopping and e-commerce paymentsOnline gaming and betting deposits/withdrawalsForex trading account fundingFreelancer payment receiptCryptocurrency purchasesMerchant payment acceptance
Customer Segments
Individual consumersOnline gamers and bettorsForex tradersFreelancers and gig workersE-commerce merchantsSmall to medium-sized businessesCryptocurrency traders

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