Instructions on how to register a Skrill Account

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Digitalization has laid out its roots firmly across the globe and is providing solutions to various sectors and streams that weren’t possible with traditional techniques. And the most noteworthy section was to bring digitalization to the transactional events transpiring globally. Everything can be done in just a few clicks, from storing money for savings to buying and selling cryptocurrencies, from online shopping to transferring money in whatever place. And to make this possible, Skrill has played a crucial role. Well, now you might be thinking, what is it? Here we are to let you know what Skrill is, and how can you register yourself on the platform, and avail the benefits with guaranteed security? After going thoroughly through this blog, we ensure that you’ll have unrestricted knowledge of Skrill.

So, let’s get go;

What is Skrill?

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Skrill is an online payment gateway based in London and is operated within Europe. An online payment gateway is a technique used for transferring money from one account to the other using a few of your bank details. For instance, while making a payment online on a shopping app or website, you are asked for a credit or debit card number, CVV, and expiry date. Entering the following will process the payment from your account to the merchant’s (seller) account in a few seconds. Isn’t this easy? This is how the online payment gateway and Skrill work. But many other payment systems use a similar technology then, so why go for Skrill?

Because this is not all that Skrill provides, the company has covered more than 30 countries and has about 120,000 users, and still, there is much more to offer that no other platform is even paying attention to. Let us find out what other benefits does Skrill provide?

What is the use of Skrill?

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For several crypto maniacs, Skrill is one of the finest platforms. It permits you to buy and sell cryptocurrencies instantly, and that too without additional details for verification. Follow up these easy and quick steps to purchase cryptocurrency from Skrill.

• You are first required to deposit an amount to run your account. You need to fund your account to buy crypto.
• Move to the Crypto tab, where you’ve to accept the terms and conditions, and the risks that you may face in exceptional cases.
• Select the cryptocurrency you are wanting to buy. The screen will direct you to the market value tab and you can now press trade.
• The market value will show a certain market rate to buy crypto. Enter the number you want to spend, and it will show you the amount you’ll receive in exchange for your spending rate.
• Check twice and make up your mind to exchange the currency. Press the confirm button to get through the transaction.

Note: If your account is designated in a currency other than Euro, you’ll be charged 1.5% to convert it into crypto.

And if the transfer is within the same country, then you’ll be charged 2% per transaction.

Not only cryptocurrency, but Skrill is also the best payment system that is used to make international payments charging low fees. This states that you can easily send and receive money in 41 different currencies. Now, if you are a freelancer or working for a company overseas, it might get problematic for you to get all the money. Because some payment systems charge a high fee to get the transaction done internationally. But this is not the case with Skrill. You get your account instantly and directly to your account charging a very low fee that can be equal to 0. Yes, you can even send and receive money to your account for absolutely free.

Skrill works on 3 Agendas- Convenience, Confidence, and Instancy, and therefore, you also get the option to exchange the currency keeping these three factors in mind. If you’re looking to exchange the currency through Skrill, you are welcome. You just need to pay an amount that is considered a currency exchanged fee or rate to get your work done. Skrill doesn’t charge much but less than the other competitors.

Lastly and most significantly, there is no other payment system or gateway that allows you to hold accounts more than 1. but Skrill allows you to hold 4 different currency accounts that you can add to 1 Skrill Account. Who else offers this?

We know, you must be excited to register yourself on Skrill, and why not? It is the fastest-growing payment method adopted by several users. So, why not be a part of the convenience? And to make your task a little more trouble-free, here we are providing you with the steps you need to follow to register a Skrill Account.

To avail of the services, you are required to go through 3 different steps that have a few more sub-steps that will lead you to the benefits of having a Skrill account.

Instructions on how to register a Skrill Account

Register your Skrill Account

Registering a Skrill Account is quite easy to work. You are only required to follow the below-mentioned steps.

• Download the app or move to the homepage of Skrill. Follow the link: https://www.skrill.com/en/
• On the top right side of the screen, you’ll get a register tab. Click on it.
• The page will redirect you to where you’ll be asked to fill in your details such as your first name, surname, e-mail address, and password. After entering the details click on the register now placed in the mid of the screen.
• This is how you’ve successfully registered or signed up yourself on Skrill, but to make the transactions and get other benefits you first need to secure your account. And for that, you need to go through the options that will provide security to your account.

Secure your account

• To secure your account, you’ll be asked to set a 6-digit pin for trading. Enter the code and save it somewhere to use for future usage.
• Secondly, go for the 2-factor authentication process. If in case, anyone gets to know your pin, entering the password will not be enough to get access to your account. They’ll be asked to enter the code which is sent to your phone. And therefore, you’ll get to know that someone has your password and there you need to change it now. Passwords with 2-factor authentication work as double-layered security.

Now you are all done with security, you can now verify your Skrill account to access the features.

Verify your Skrill Account

• There are 4 steps to verify the Skrill account: Deposition, Link Facebook which is an optional step, Identify the ID and verify the address.
• You are asked to pay the minimum amount of 1.13 USD to run your account from which the deposit is nearly about 0.2 USD.
• After logging in to your account, on the left side of the screen you’ll get the option to deposit. Click on it.
• You’ll be redirected to a page where you’ve questions to answer. Select the currency and country and click next.
• You’ve three payment methods to make your deposit Credit/Debit card, bank transfer, or payment through e-money using Neteller. Select the method and click on deposit now.
• A page will appear on your screen with more questions. You are now asked to enter your address (make sure you enter your current address; it needs to be verified later), city, postal code, and date of birth. After filling in the information, click next. Again, a page with Visa/Master card information appears on the screen.
• Enter your card number, expiry month and year, three security numbers or CVV, and click on the tab add cards.
• Here, you’ll be asked to enter the amount to deposit a minimum of 1.13 USD. And answer a security question asked below the amount section. Confirm the deposition and Skrill will send you a confirmation message.
• Within 20 minutes, the money will be transferred to your account.

Here you have made the deposition and you’ve now access to all the features of the Skrill. It is now the time to follow the steps to verify your Skrill Account.

Identify the ID

• After logging in, below the dashboard on the left side of the screen, you’ll see a settings option. Click on it and go to verification.
• After clicking, press on the verify now.
• You’ll be redirected to a page where you’ve to link your Facebook account which is completely optional, further moving with linking, you are now asked to verify your ID. Click on Upload photos and select the type of Identification you want to go for. There are three options to choose from- ID Card, Driving License, and Passport.
• Choose a photo to either click or capture an image from the webcam or go for uploading from the computer.
• Click both sides of the ID and make sure it is clear. (The photos you upload should be in color. Avoid a black and white or a photocopy. Also, the image’s format should be in JPG and PNG).
• Now, click or upload a selfie image with the paper saying SKRILL + month/date/year of the day you are filling. Remember, your selfie image and the paper where SKRILL + month/day/year is written should be clear.
• After uploading, press confirm.
• Once you’ve accomplished it, you are redirected to a page where Documents Submitted will be written.

Address Verification

There are two ways to verify the location- Geolocation, and upload address. Geolocation is the easiest technique to verify as you only need to turn on the location so that Skrill read it immediately to verify. But you have to make sure that you are near the address that you’ve used for the registration. The second is the Upload Documents technique. You can upload the picture of the documents with your name and address such as utility bills and bank statements from the past 90 days.

NOTE- If you are not a landlord, go for the 1st option.

Uploading the Address Documents is similar to uploading the ID. Once you are done with the submission, Skrill will take a few days to review and verify your application. Once done, you will receive a notification from Skrill to your email id.

After the verification, you are all set to seek the benefits from Skrill.