Skrill

The main activity of the company Skrill is to provide online payment and electronic wallet services. Skrill allows individuals and businesses to send and receive money, make online payments, carry out international transfers, and manage transactions in multiple currencies. The products and services offered include a digital wallet, prepaid cards, payment solutions for e-commerce sites, as well as fast and secure money transfer services.Skrill is mainly aimed at individuals wishing to make payments or money transfers online, online gamers, freelancers, as well as businesses and merchants looking to accept electronic payments internationally. The target market therefore includes individual users, gaming platforms, e-commerce sites, and companies operating on a global scale.

History of the company Skrill and key stages of its development

Skrill, founded in 2001 and based in London, is a company specializing in digital payment solutions for individuals and businesses. It quickly established itself as a major player in the e-wallet sector, allowing its users to send, receive, and store money online, in nearly 200 countries and 40 currencies.

Key stages of its development:

• 2001: Creation of the company under the name Moneybookers, with the aim of facilitating online payments, notably for gaming, betting, and trading sites.
• 2000s: Rapid expansion in Europe and diversification of services, with the addition of solutions for e-commerce and international transfers.
• 2011: Moneybookers becomes Skrill, marking a new stage in its branding strategy and international positioning.
• 2013: Acquisition of paysafecard, the European leader in prepaid payment solutions, strengthening Skrill’s product range.
• 2015: Skrill is acquired by the Paysafe group, allowing it to accelerate its global development and integrate new payment technologies.
• Since 2015: The company continues to innovate with mobile solutions, strategic partnerships in gaming, e-commerce, and fintech, and an increased presence in international markets.

Today, Skrill is part of the Paysafe group and employs more than 500 people worldwide. It positions itself as a leader in digital payments, offering innovative solutions for individuals and businesses, and relies on cutting-edge technology to secure and facilitate online transactions.

The founder of Skrill is Daniel Klein. Skrill, formerly known as Moneybookers, was founded in 2001. Among the main members of the current management team are Lorenzo Pellegrino, who served as CEO of Skrill, as well as other key executives such as Paul Jardine (Chief Operating Officer) and Rossen Yordanov (SVP, Digital Wallets). The management team also includes heads of operations, technology, and business development, with diverse backgrounds in fintech and digital payments.