Is Skrill or Unplex cheaper?

Cost varies by corridor and amount. Compare both on the corridor page above for live rates, fees, and recipient amounts.

What's the main difference between Skrill and Unplex?

Skrill (Flat fee per transfer): Digital wallet from Paysafe Group with international transfer functionality. Unplex (Low/zero fee, FX margin only): WhatsApp-based remittance from USA, UK and Europe to India and Philippines. No app download required.

Which is faster, Skrill or Unplex?

Both providers offer same-day or faster options for popular corridors. Cash-pickup networks (MoneyGram, Western Union, Xoom) usually clear in minutes; bank transfers can take 1–3 business days.

Which is safer, Skrill or Unplex?

Both are licensed money services businesses. Skrill is regulated in UK, EU. Unplex is regulated in USA. As long as you transfer through their official site or app, both are safe to use.

Does Skrill or Unplex offer better exchange rates?

Rate competitiveness varies. Skrill markets flat fee per transfer, while Unplex uses low/zero fee, fx margin only. The recipient amount is the only fair comparison — see the corridor page for live numbers.

Skrill vs Unplex

Live fee, exchange rate and recipient amount comparison for USD → INR. Pros, cons and licensing in one view.

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Flat fee per transfer

Digital wallet from Paysafe Group with international transfer functionality.

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Founded 2001

London, UK

Pros

Skrill-to-Skrill wallet transfers are free
Fast bank-to-bank transfers
Cryptocurrency and prepaid card features

Cons

Higher fees on card-funded transfers
Recipient often needs a Skrill account for cheapest option
Customer support reviews are mixed

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Low/zero fee, FX margin only

WhatsApp-based remittance from USA, UK and Europe to India and Philippines. No app download required.

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Founded 2021

Chicago, IL, USA

Pros

Zero app friction — initiate the transfer in WhatsApp
Useful for senders less comfortable with mobile-app onboarding
Low or zero fees on India and Philippines corridors

Cons

Limited destination coverage — India and Philippines only
WhatsApp-as-UI is unusual; may not feel as polished as a native app for some users
Newer entrant with smaller customer base than Remitly or Wise

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Side-by-side comparison

Spec	Skrill	Unplex
Fee model	Flat fee per transfer	Low/zero fee, FX margin only
Headquarters	London, UK	Chicago, IL, USA
Founded	2001	2021
Status	Subsidiary of Paysafe Group (NYSE: PSFE)	Private (Antler-backed, VISA Fintech Fasttrack)
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Recipient gets (USD 1,000)	—	—
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Top corridors	GBP→INR, EUR→INR, USD→PHP	USD→INR, USD→PHP

User reviews

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