Skrill Sweepstakes Casinos

Skrill is an e-wallet service that allows sweepstakes casino players to purchase Gold Coins. Similar to PayPal, Skrill offers a digital wallet that players can use for purchases, though it is not yet available to redeem coins for prizes. Skrill is an increasingly popular purchase method, though it still has a way to go before it becomes available at every sweepstakes casino.

Basic 101 on how it works

Skrill is an e-wallet platform. It lets you store money and make payments at online sites, including sweepstakes casinos. It is a purchasing option at various sweepstakes casinos, including some of our all-time favorites.

You can use Skrill to buy Gold Coins using a bank account, debit card, or other methods. Skrill then processes the purchase. Think of it like an intermediary that makes payments easy without too many extra steps.

Using Skrill requires an account. You can visit Skrill.com and register by providing some personal details. Add a funding account (bank account or debit card, for example), then head to a sweepstakes casino that accepts Skrill to make your first purchase.

Our preferred list for using Skrill

What we like about Skrill

Skrill’s growing presence in the sweepstakes arena is one of the biggest positives it has as a payment method. If you already use Skrill or you want a trusted e-wallet to use for your sweepstakes purchases, it’s an easy choice.

Skrill also adds some security to the payment process. It never shares your card and bank info with the platform accepting your payments (sweepstakes casinos, in this case). This reduces the risk of fraud by keeping your info on one platform without sharing it elsewhere.

Furthermore, Skrill is fast. Purchases go through at sweepstakes casinos near-instantly. This means you don’t need to fiddle with payment providers for too long.

Why we would choose an alternative option

The elephant in the room with Skrill? You can’t use it to claim prizes. That’s obviously a bummer, considering it’s nice to pay and redeem prizes with a single method. That’s just not the case with Skrill.

Another downside of Skrill is that it can charge fees. This means your purchases may be a certain price plus whatever Skrill charges for the transaction. Other methods, such as credit/debit and bank transfers, don’t charge fees.

The last drawback is Skrill’s availability. While it’s certainly growing in popularity, it’s not the most common method. If Skrill is a must-have for you, you may have limited options when it comes to sweepstakes casinos.

How to purchase Gold Coin packages using Skrill

If you don’t have a Skrill account yet, that’s the first step. To create one, you can follow these quick guidelines:

1. Head to Skrill’s website or download the iOS/Android app.
2. Choose “Register” or “Sign Up Today” (they both lead to the same place).
3. Select your country, state (if applicable), and currency.
4. Provide your email and create a password. Check the boxes to agree to the terms and conditions.
5. Verify your email address.
6. With your account created, connect a payment method (or multiple payment methods).

Now that your Skrill account is handy, you can use it at eligible sweepstakes casinos.

1. Log in to your sweepstakes account.
2. Head to the coin shop, usually with a button that says “Get Coins.”
3. Choose a Gold Coin package.
4. Select Skrill as the payment method and connect your account.
5. Complete your purchase.

After that, you should see your purchased coins (and any free SC) in your wallet.

Purchase minimums and limits

The first thing you should know about purchases at a sweepstakes casino? They’re optional. You can sign up and play for free using Coins you receive from bonuses, rewards programs, and other perks.

However, purchases remain an option if you want to boost your Gold Coin balance and get some additional free SC, to boot. Purchase minimums are based on the sweepstakes casino’s lowest price at the time you make the purchase. For example, WOW Vegas routinely has a $0.99 WOW Coin deal while Crown Coins starts at $1.99 for its cheapest purchase option. While each casino’s prices are subject to change, the lowest price you see is the “minimum,” should you wish to make a purchase.

We strongly recommend checking promotions and special deals at your preferred sweepstakes casino(s). You can often find boosted deals that give you extra value. For example, Crown Coins had a $55.99 package that offered 1,300,000 Crown Coins and 65 free Sweepstakes Coins. Similar deals are available across the sweepstakes landscape.

How to redeem prizes using Skrill

You cannot exchange premium coins for prizes using Skrill. If you make a purchase at a sweepstakes casino using a Skrill account, you’ll need to pick an alternative redemption method, such as a bank transfer or gift card.

Once you meet the playthrough requirement with your Sweepstakes Coins (usually 1x, though some casinos have a higher requirement) and amass enough for the minimum redemption, you can request a prize. Prizes are usually available as either money or gift cards. To claim a prize, you’ll need to go through KYC verification, which includes proving your age and identity. We recommend doing this step as soon as you sign up at a sweepstakes casino, just to get it out of the way.

Payout speed and limits

The standard processing time for redemptions is three to five business days. This can vary based on the sweepstakes casino’s internal review period and the method you use for redemptions.

The two most common methods for redemption are bank transfers and gift cards. Bank transfers usually take a few days at the very least, while gift cards tend to process within 24 to 48 hours.

Alternative payment methods to Skrill

Skrill is just one of several options for sweepstakes casino purchases.

Credit Card Casinos

Almost everyone has a credit and/or debit card handy. Sweepstakes casinos almost always accept these as payment methods. Visa and Mastercard are the most common, though American Express and Discover will work at some sites.

Best sites: WOW Vegas, RealPrize and Crown Coins

Trustly Sweeps Casinos

Trustly is similar to Skrill in that it lets you make payments from a bank account without sharing the account info directly with the casino. You can make purchases using Trustly at WOW Vegas, one of our top sweepstakes casinos.

Best sites: McLuck, Hello Millions, Jackpota

Casinos Accepting Apple Pay

Apple Pay is the easiest banking method for iOS users. Whether you’re on an iPhone or iPad, you can often use it to buy Gold Coins from a sweepstakes casino. Apple Pay also does not work for claiming prizes.

Best sites: Mega Bonanza, Stake.us, WOW Vegas

Conclusion and final thoughts

Skrill is a great choice for sweepstakes players who want to make quick and easy Gold Coin purchases. It’s fast and secure. It has a few downsides, such as fees and limited availability. It also will not work to redeem prizes at sweepstakes casinos.

Despite its limitations, Skrill remains a player-favorite payment method.