Proxy for Skrill

FAQ

• 1. Can Skrill freeze my account for using a proxy during identity verification?

  Skrill can indeed freeze your account if the IP address of the proxy does not match the country of the documents issued during verification. The system automatically matches geolocation with passport data, and discrepancies will trigger additional checks. To avoid problems, temporarily disable the proxy while uploading documents or use a proxy of the same country as the one specified in your documents. If blocking occurs, prepare an explanation of temporary presence in another country with supporting documents.

• 2. Does using a proxy affect my Skrill transaction limits?

  Yes, the IP address of the proxy can have a significant impact on the available limits. Skrill applies different limits depending on the country's risk profile as determined by the IP. For example, IPs from countries with high levels of financial fraud may receive reduced limits even for verified accounts. Users have reported cases where switching from a European to an Asian proxy reduced monthly limits from €20,000 to €5,000. To maintain maximum limits, use proxies from countries with high trust ratings.

• 3. How do proxies affect currency conversion fees at Skrill?

  Skrill applies different spreads and conversion fees depending on the region of the user as determined by IP address. For example, users with an EU IP may get better EUR/USD rates (2.99% spread), while IPs from developing countries may have spreads of up to 3.99% on the same currency pairs. Some regional IPs also give access to special rates for local currencies. Test rates through different proxies before making large conversions - the savings can be hundreds of dollars on large amounts.

• 4. Are there any special features when using proxies with Skrill VIP?

  Skrill VIP accounts are subject to stricter activity monitoring, including IP address analysis. Frequent proxy changes may result in a VIP downgrade or a temporary privilege freeze. The system expects more predictable behavior from VIP customers, so sudden geolocation changes are interpreted as suspicious activity. For VIP accounts, it is recommended to use one stable premium proxy and notify support about planned trips in advance.

• 5. How does the proxy affect the processing speed of P2P transfers at Skrill?

  The geographical location of the proxy server can have a significant impact on the processing time of P2P transfers. Skrill uses different correspondent banks depending on the region of the sender and the recipient. For example, a transfer between European accounts via a European proxy is processed instantly, while the same transfer via an Asian IP may take up to 24 hours due to additional compliance checks. Also, some transfer directions may be completely inaccessible for certain IP-regions due to sanctions restrictions.

• 6. Can I use one proxy for linked Skrill business accounts without risk of blocking?

  Using one IP for multiple accounts is extremely risky, even if they are legitimate business accounts of the same company. Skrill uses sophisticated algorithms to detect linked accounts, analyzing not only IP but also browser fingerprinting, transaction patterns, and time zones of activity. The system can block all linked accounts if multi-accounting is suspected. For legitimate business, it is better to set up a corporate account with multiple users or use different proxies from different subnets for each account, with documented justification of their connection.