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Skrill Limited

United Kingdom
4.1(304 notes)ActiveEMI
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Licence number

900001

Authorised since

13 Jan 2018

EEA passports

0

Profile rates

Data-derived · A is broadest

Three named tiers comparing this institution against the rest of the European register.

Reach
DomesticTier D

No EEA passporting on record.

Scope
SpecialistTier C

Authorised for 3 payment-services activities.

Tenure
MatureTier B

Authorised 8 years ago.

Pricing snapshot

Editorial · Skriller

Headline fees on the published free / standard plan, taken from the institution’s own fee schedule.

Plan
Skriller
Monthly fee
Free; EUR 5.00 dormancy fee after 6 months inactivity
Card issuance
EUR 10.00
Free ATM / month
Not on free plan
ATM fee
1.75% (min EUR 1.00)
FX markup
3.99%
SEPA transfer
Not published
SWIFT transfer
1.75% (min EUR 3.50)

Effective Apr 2026: 0.50% fee on incoming card receipts.

Verified 8 May 2026Source ↗

About this institution

Verified active. Skrill Limited holds a current licence from the Financial Conduct Authority under reference 900001, granted 13 January 2018. The entity's authorisation covers three core activities: issuance of electronic money, distribution and redemption of electronic money, and safeguarding of customer funds. These powers are cross-checked against the FCA register as at the last verification date.

Skrill Limited operates from the United Kingdom and does not currently hold EEA passporting rights. The register lists zero host states across the European Economic Area. This reflects the entity's licensing model as a UK-domiciled EMI without active passporting notifications on file.

Data note: the operational status is recorded as active. The FCA licence reference 900001 remains the authoritative identifier for this entity. As recorded in the register, Skrill Limited's authorisation continues under the Financial Conduct Authority as at the last cross-check.

Authorised activities (PSD2 / EMD2)

Payment-services activities Skrill Limited is permitted to carry out under its licence, as recorded in the register.

  • Distribution and redemption of electronic moneyEMI_DISTRIBUTION
  • Safeguarding of customer fundsSAFEGUARDING
  • Issuance of electronic moneyEMI_ISSUANCE

Frequently asked questions

Is Skrill Limited a licensed e-money institution?
Yes. Skrill Limited holds EMI authorisation from Financial Conduct Authority in United Kingdom, licence reference 900001. Its authorisation is currently active and is cross-checked against the FCA Financial Services Register.
Who regulates Skrill Limited?
Skrill Limited is authorised and supervised by Financial Conduct Authority in United Kingdom. Its e-money licence and current status are listed on the FCA Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk.
What is Skrill Limited's licence or FRN number?
Skrill Limited's licence reference number is 900001. Enter it on the FCA Financial Services Register at register.fca.org.uk to confirm the institution's identity and that its authorisation is in force.

Sourced from the FCA Financial Services Register and the EBA EUCLID register; cross-checked daily.

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