Place bets through Skrill

Just like Neteller and Paysafecard , the company is operated by Paysafe Financial Services Limited, a UK-based company that has been providing various types of online payment platforms and solutions worldwide since 1999.

Skrill is one such platform. Created in 2001 as an alternative method of making international transactions, users can today transact 40 foreign currencies – including the real (BRL) – through a fully virtual account. As with PayPal, you can make payments using only your email and your password in the thousands of services that accept the method.

Paysafe Group is fully licensed as a financial institution by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom. This means that your money and data are 100% safe with Skrill, as the company uses the most advanced security standards on its platforms, including anti-fraud and anti-money laundering schemes.

By the way, the company has received numerous awards in the area and is recognized worldwide for the excellent service it provides to its users. Today, it is truly global, being present in more than 30 countries, including New Zealand.

Here, Skrill is not so well known, but those who make online bets have certainly heard of it. Especially in the midst of sports betting, it is widely used and recommended by the most experienced bettors. Since the virtual wallet is accepted mostly and on the best betting sites available for New Zealand players, it is no mystery why it has become so popular.

Alas, the company stopped processing payments made by New Zealand users to gambling sites in February 2018 , just like it happened with Neteller. The reasons that led to this decision have not been clarified by the company. New Zealand who reside in other countries where Skrill works, however, can continue to make their transactions as normal.

Skrill is a completely virtual wallet. This means that it stores your money online. As a bank, you can either add money to your account or withdraw money from it whenever you want, 24 hours a day and seven days a week, through the website or app.

With the balance you carry in the e-wallet, you can make payments, make purchases and other online money transactions on all websites and services that accept the method. You can also transfer money from your wallet to that of a friend, family member, or customer.

Creating a virtual account is completely free and takes a few minutes. Just go to the official website and click “Register”. Unfortunately, the site is not yet available in English. Even if you do not speak English or Spanish, you can easily guide yourself through the registration process by keywords.

Once you have created your account, you can start using it. Transfer funds to her through the following available payment methods:

• • • American Express
    • MasterCard
    • Diners Club
    • Aim
    • Trustly
    • Paysafe Cash
    • Paysafecard
    • Neteller
    • Bitcoin

When you want, you can also withdraw your funds directly to your bank account – you just have to add it first.

Once your online wallet has funds, you will only need to use your email and password to make payments on partner sites (including all the casinos we have listed at the end of this guide).

Your personal and bank details are never revealed, which is why many consider this one of the most confidential options of making all types of online bets, whether in casino games like the online poker , whether in lottery games or nas football betting . As the record of your bets does not remain on your credit card or bank statement, you enjoy at the same time anonymity and an extra layer of security!

Skrill also offers a mobile app available for Android and iOS. With it, you can access your wallet, control your balance, make payments, place funds, and do everything you would do on the webpage .

With regard to the processing time of payments, which is always a decisive factor for the user, absolutely all transactions made with your wallet balance are instantaneous (or take a maximum of a few minutes).

As for the fees, to add funds in your account through the methods mentioned above, the fee is fixed at 1%. For withdrawals made to your bank account, the fee charged is 7.5% the amount (higher than other e-wallets).

Additionally, a fee of 3.99% is added (Same as Neteller's fee) for all transactions involving currency conversion. Inactive accounts also generate administrative fees which, since 2019, are a fixed amount of 5 euros per month.

Skrill also offers a prepaid card under the MasterCard banner , which is associated with your wallet and can be used both online and offline. Here's how to get it:

• • • Prepaid card

Any account holder can get a prepaid MasterCard card attached to their wallet. For VIP customers, the card is completely free. For non-VIP customers, a one-time fee of 10 euros is charged for sending the card.

VIP users can also enjoy lower fees associated with each transaction and higher withdrawal limits.

With the card in hand, users can shop at the thousands of establishments around the world that accept MasterCard payments. But remember that this is a prepaid card. If you do not have funds in your wallet, you will not be able to use it.

For New Zealanders who wish to continue using Skrill in online betting, depositing through this card is a great alternative. There are dozens of casinos that accept deposits made with MasterCard.

New Zealand players have around 15 popular payment options available that are accepted in the best online casinos and in some of the most popular sports betting sites . This number should be enough for each player to find a convenient deposit and withdrawal method on recommended sites.

But with so many options, it can be hard to weigh the pros and cons of each. Thus, in all guides, we list the advantages and disadvantages of each payment option we evaluate.

Below, check out the benefits of using Skrill in betting and some of its downsides.

ADVANTAGE

• It is one of the fastest payment methods available to New Zealand bettors.
• Control your balance, make payments and transfer funds directly from the free app on your mobile.
• Make payments with just one click through Skrill One Touch technology.
• Your data is completely safe and secure when using the virtual wallet balance on any website. You pay using only your email.
• The prepaid card can be very useful for making deposits on sites that do not yet accept Skrill. You can also use it to withdraw funds from your wallet at ATMs.
• Withdraw funds from your virtual wallet directly to your bank account.
• The company's global recognition as a leader in alternative payment solutions ensures that it is a trustworthy company. Your money will always be safe in your wallet.
• Trade over 30 currencies on an accessible and super easy to use platform.

DISADVANTAGE

• In January 2018, the company informed its users that as of February they would no longer be able to make and receive payments from gambling sites. From there, players and bettors New Zealand were unable to use this option as a form of payment in casinos . However, if you reside in another country, you may be able to make payments normally. Alternatively, you can order a Skrill prepaid card and use it at sites that accept MasterCard .
• At the moment, the site has no English translation.
• Higher fees than the competition (PayPal and Neteller) are charged for each transaction. There are also currency conversion rates.

The Skrill platform is super user-friendly, making all transactions incredibly easy to carry out, whether from computer or mobile.

To deposit, you just need to use your email and your password. To withdraw your balance on the platform, just enter your wallet and request a transfer to your bank account.

Below, see how to make deposits and withdrawals from casinos using the e-wallet.