Did you know that it is possible to transfer money from
Skrill to M-Pesa? If you are using Skrill for the first time, this is the only
tool that you have at your disposal to easily move funds into and out of your
mobile wallet. The transfer process is straightforward if you have the right
information. You will only need to complete a few steps, and you are done.
Skrill mobile wallet has proved to be the most favorable
way of transferring money. The money transfer platform has become popular
because of its ability to allow for the transfer of earnings directly to the
M-Pesa mobile wallet and vice versa. Besides, the money is transferred to the
mobile wallet of the receiver in record time.
Getting started on Skrill
Skrill is one of the most popular money transfer services.
Its popularity can be attributed to its ability to allow for the transfer of
funds directly to an M-Pesa account in record time. To enjoy this service, you
need to create a free Skrill account. To create an account, you should open the
Skrill website and follow these steps.
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Click on the Register tab located at the top of
the page. You will be redirected to another page, where you will be prompted to
open a free account.
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You can proceed to create an account by entering
the correct information in the provided form. On the form, you will be prompted
to enter your full names, select wallet information details, select country and
currency, and choose the country where you live.
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Input your e-mail address and enter the password
you will use when logging in to your Skrill account.
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Once you have created an account on the
platform, you should log in to your e-mail and click on the link that was sent
by Skrill to verify your e-mail address.
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Add your debit or credit card details. Click on
the ‘mobile wallet’ tab and then add on the mobile wallet button. Enter your
mobile phone number and save.
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You are now ready to withdraw or deposit money
from Skrill to Your M-Pesa account and vice versa.
How to transfer money from Skrill to M-Pesa
Now that you have successfully created your account, you can
begin transacting on the platform. Safaricom and
Skrill have collaborated so that clients can transfer money from the Skrill
mobile wallet to M-Pesa. If you want to move your money from Skrill, you can
follow this procedure:
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To begin with, go to your Skrill account and log
in using your e-mail address and password.
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Go to Skrill It, click your country so that
money is changed to your currency.
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Enter the amount you wish to withdraw. Skrill
will automatically convert this amount into Kenya Shillings.
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Click on get started. You will be redirected to
a new page where you will be required to fill in the recipient details. At this
stage, your Skrill balance will be displayed on the screen. Skrill will let you
know if this balance is enough to cover the transfer cost.
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Cross-check your Mpesa, Skrill and e-mail
details whether they are entered correctly. Click ok.
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You will be required to confirm the transaction
by entering your date of birth. Once you are done, you should click on send
money.
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The money will be transferred immediately to
your mobile wallet, and you can see the successful transfer confirmation on the
screen of your Skrill account. You will also receive a confirmation message in
your e-mail and via SMS.
How to send money from M-Pesa to Skrill
It is not possible to directly deposit to Skrill via M-Pesa.
To transfer money from M-Pesa to Skrill, you need to create an account on
EastPesa. Here is a simple procedure you can follow to deposit to Skrill via
EastPesa:
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Once you have successfully created an account on
EastPesa, you should ensure that you have enough money in your M-Pesa wallet to
perform the transaction. Ensure you have factored in the transaction charges
and exchange rate. You can use the EastPesa
rate checker to confirm the amount you need to complete the
transaction.
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Open your EastPesa account and click on the
Start button.
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Enter the amount you wish to send. The minimum
amount is Kshs.755, and the maximum amount is Kshs. 70,000.
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Once you are done, you should select the
currency. Check to confirm the amount you will receive in your Skrill Account.
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You should then click on the Add Beneficiary
tab.
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At this point, you will be prompted to provide
your Skrill e-mail address. You should then click click on Confirm Details.
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Cross-check details, then click on Get Payment
Details. The instructions for payment, including the PayBill number and account
number, will be automatically generated. For instance, you will see a message
instructing you to pay Kshs. 2350 to the M-Pesa Paybill number 443142, Account
number 4433. This code expires in 960 seconds.
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Go to the M-Pesa menu and follow these
instructions to transfer the money from M-Pesa to your EastPesa account in a
matter of minutes.
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Go back to your EastPesa form and key in the
M-Pesa code and the exact amount you transferred to EastPesa.
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Click on post transaction to move the money to
your Skrill account. The transaction will take a few hours. If successful, the
balance will be reflected in your Skrill account. Alternatively, you can check
your EastPesa account to confirm if the transaction was successful.
Skrill to M-Pesa charges
Most people are afraid of using the money transfer platforms
because of the exorbitant amount levied as a service fee. You should not get
worked up because of the extra charges when using Skrill. The good news is that
platform offers its clients low transaction charges, depending on the amount of
money that you are sending or withdrawing from your account.
You can now transfer money from Skrill to M-Pesa and vice versa using the above procedure. Transferring money on the platform is an easy task that can be managed within a few minutes. If you are not using Skrill, you should join millions who already use the service to safely pay for online services and send money anywhere in the world by creating an account on the platform.