Skrill, earlier known as Moneybookers, became the first emoney issuer to obtain an electronic money license from FCA, UK. Link to external site : Website for Skrill (Earlier Moneybookers) |  |
| Class of Trade | Payments Specialist |
| Importance |
Very High Upgrade to Bronze |
| Based in | |
| Operates in | |
| Geographic Reach |
200 countries & territories Register/Log In |
| Founded |
2002 Register/Log In |
| Partners |
In 2007 Investcorp Technology Partners, the technology private equity arm of the international investment group Investcorp, completed a majority buyout of Moneybookers. Upgrade to Bronze |
| Roles |
Payment Upgrade to Bronze |
| Class | |
| UserBase (m) |
25 million account holders for the digital wallet (August 2012) Upgrade to Bronze |
| Merchant Base |
Nearly 120,000 merchants use Skrill’s payments service, including global partners such as eBay.com, Skype and Thomas Cook. Upgrade to Bronze |
| Business Model |
Niche Upgrade to Bronze |
| Currencies dealt with |
100 payment options Upgrade to Bronze |