Skrill Question

[_uncbeast5]

Hey guys

I have decided to branch out and start looking into Skrill to use as a payment option. I set up an account and had a postal address verification letter sent to my home. I verified it with my account after it came in, but I have a few quick questions for anyone that is knowledgeable with Skrill:

1.) Do I need to verify anything else (I see an option to verify Social Security Number, but I am not too big on giving that out)
2.) I have a visa debit/gift cards and a bank account, but I prefer to use visa debits. Will this be fine for my Skrill account?
3.) How is Skrill different from Paypal, other than the fact that is a different option?
4.) Is it fine if I am in the U.S. using Skrill?

Thanks for any and all help.

 

1.) Do I need to verify anything else (I see an option to verify Social Security Number, but I am not too big on giving that out)

I'm not from the US so I can't comment on this.

2.) I have a visa debit/gift cards and a bank account, but I prefer to use visa debits. Will this be fine for my Skrill account?

Visa should be fine, you'll need to verify it which may take a few days, same with your bank account if you decide to add that.

3.) How is Skrill different from Paypal, other than the fact that is a different option?

Skrill is generally safer since you have to upload money before you can send it, adding extra security over PayPal. Chargebacks are a lot less likely, although not impossible.

4.) Is it fine if I am in the U.S. using Skrill?

From what I last heard; US residents can't upload money to Skrill, so the only way for you to get a balance to use is to receive it from someone. I assume withdrawing is fine though.

 

[Mac10]

3.) How is Skrill different from Paypal, other than the fact that is a different option?

There isn't really a chargeback option, people can phone in or email though but skrill say if you're a legit trader they will refund the person themselves and not take your money.

Theyre also regulated like a real bank. Theyre mostly better than paypal.

 

[Azie]

everything Divica and yes the only way you can get funds on moneybookers is if someone sends you money on moneybookers. If you do want to buy via moneybookers then I suggest finding someone you could do a paypal for moneybookers exchange or anything similar.

 

[Moes]

Also, skrill does not like people who use skrill to trade virtual items.
My skril account is banned now because they found out that I use it to trade virtual items.

 

[_uncbeast5]

Also, skrill does not like people who use skrill to trade virtual items.
My skril account is banned now because they found out that I use it to trade virtual items.

Thanks for the heads up - also, thanks to the others for posting with helpful comments, I appreciate it.