💰 Early Beginnings (2000-2005)
- 2000: Moneybookers was founded in the UK.
- 2002: Introduction of the prepaid card.
- 2003: Expansion into international markets.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Launch of Moneybookers, enabling online payments. |
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Moneybookers launched the prepaid card service. |
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Moneybookers expanded services to 25 countries. |
📈 Growth and Recognition (2006-2010)
- 2006: Increased popularity in online gambling.
- 2009: Rebranding to Skrill.
- 2010: Price awarded to the Best e-Wallet.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Many casinos started accepting Moneybookers as a payment method. |
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Moneybookers rebranded as Skrill to reflect its global reach. |
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Skrill won the Best e-Wallet title at the EGR Awards. |
🌍 Recent Developments (2011-Present)
- 2013: Acquisition by Paysafe Group.
- 2020: Growth amid pandemic.
- 2023: Introduction of cryptocurrency services.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Paysafe Group acquired Skrill, expanding its payment solutions. |
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Skrill saw significant growth as online gambling surged during lockdowns. |
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Skrill launched features to manage and transfer cryptocurrencies. |