Skrill is a long-established e-wallet accepted at many online casinos, and a useful option for Canadian players who want a layer between their bank and the casino. You fund the wallet once, then deposit and withdraw without sharing card or bank details. This guide covers how Skrill works in Canada, its fees and timing, and how it compares to Interac.
You open a free Skrill account, add funds from a card or bank transfer, then pay the casino from your wallet balance. The casino sees only the Skrill payment, never your card number or banking login, and you confirm each transaction in the Skrill app or site.
Skrill deposits are instant. Withdrawals back to Skrill are widely supported and clear once the casino approves the request, usually within a day, which is often faster than a card or bank transfer. Skrill may charge a small fee on some transactions and on currency conversion, so keep your wallet in Canadian dollars where you can. Casino minimums are typically around C$10.
Interac e-Transfer is the simplest pay-by-bank option for most Canadians and needs no balance to top up. Skrill earns its place as an e-wallet that withdraws quickly and works well at crypto-friendly and international casinos that may not list Interac. Like MuchBetter, it adds a privacy layer between your bank and the casino.
One thing to watch is the bonus terms: a few casinos exclude e-wallet deposits from welcome offers, so check whether a Skrill deposit qualifies before you opt in.
The top sites that take Skrill for Canadian players, ranked by our overall test score. Tap a casino for the full hands-on review.
| Casino | Bonus | Licence | Tested payout | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22Bet Casino | up to C$450 | Curacao eGaming | - | 8.3/10 | Get Bonus · Review |
| Evospin Casino | up to C$3,750 | Curacao eGaming | - | 8/10 | Get Bonus · Review |
| Boomerang Bet Casino | up to C$750 | Anjouan (Comoros) | - | 7.9/10 | Get Bonus · Review |
| Golisimo Casino | up to C$3,750 | Anjouan (Comoros) | - | 7.9/10 | Get Bonus · Review |
| HollyWin Casino | up to C$3,000 | Curacao eGaming | - | 7.8/10 | Get Bonus · Review |
| Golden Star Casino | up to C$1,500 | Curacao eGaming | - | 7.7/10 | Get Bonus · Review |
Players in Ontario can also use the province's own regulated market, run by the AGCO and iGaming Ontario since April 2022. The offshore sites we cover are legally accessible across Canada but are not AGCO-regulated, so provincial dispute resolution does not apply to them. See our Ontario (AGCO) casinos page for the regulated option.
The legal age to gamble online in Canada is 19+ in most provinces (18+ in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec). The casinos we recommend verify age at registration and do not allow under-age play. If gambling stops being fun or starts to feel like a problem, set deposit and time limits or use self-exclusion, and contact the free, confidential ConnexOntario helpline at 1-866-531-2600.
Yes. Skrill is a regulated e-wallet, and the casino never sees your card or bank details. You confirm each payment yourself. Use it only at licensed casinos.
Withdrawals back to Skrill usually clear within a day once the casino approves the request, often faster than a card or bank transfer.
Usually, but a few casinos exclude e-wallet deposits from welcome offers. Check the bonus terms before you deposit with Skrill.