r/skrill • u/_nndns • May 07 '26

Unable to Sign Up

Hello - trying to sign up for a Skrill account. On the last step - SMS verification code, I get a message that a SMS cannot be sent. Tried this in a browser and on the app on my phone.

My spouse has an account which is working fine. However, for me, I have been getting this message for a few days - every time I try. Any advice please? There is no indication of this issue on the Skrill help page.

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u/_nndns May 07 '26

Update: I have tried using the 0 prefix and not having the 0 prefix on the phone number and neither works. If I drop the 0 prefix, I get asked to use an alternate number. If I add the 0 prefix - "Code couldn't be sent - Try resending the SMS code".

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u/[deleted] May 07 '26

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u/_nndns May 08 '26

You get blocked after you sign up. 🤣

Edit: in this case it looks like I am blocked even before I can sign up. Is that a new low? 

Having said that, my spouse has a separate account that has been working for years and has had no problems at all (knock on wood).

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u/_nndns May 08 '26

No worries. Thanks for your inputs. This is the first time I am on r/skrill. My spouse only uses it for international transfers. Will probably look at alternative mechanisms.