Likelihood to Recommend I think Coinbase is extremely suitable for people who are just starting to get into crypto-related activities. Based on how easy it is to use along with the brand recognition I think it offers beginners a better sense of security. Just like all trading platforms, it is extremely easy to get carried away as you only have to confirm your purchase twice and it goes through. It would not be very suitable for those who have little self-control.
Read full review Skrill is my preferred way of doing money transactions abroad typically when I need a safe secured and efficient way of sending money overseas and the amount is low. Most other portals tend to charge a transfer fee for lower amounts but Skrill does not charge a transaction fee when I use the ACH Transfer even for lower amounts. For personal use, I have used the debit card to fuel transactions and it allows you the same facility as the debit card. If I need to complete the transaction within a day and want the money to be available in the receiving account overseas the same day, I prefer another portal that has the option of express service that Skrill does not offer.
Read full review Pros Coinbase has a really nice looking design which offers for a better user experience. Coinbase is extremely easy to use. Coinbase does a great job delivering company news/changes to its users. Coinbase offers frequent updates which makes you feel more secure using their services. Read full review It is a global payment processor that accepts payments from all around the world. Because of the high security requirements for signing in, no one can readily access the account. Real-Time Payments - Payment Gateway Read full review Cons Just like other apps(venmo, cashapp, PayPal) it keeps all your trade portfolio under coin based. Not transferable Even though, they give you a starting balance of $10. They do wants you to put at least $10 of your money The training video are simple. Learn about US dollar coin, USD, and bitcoin. But it doesn't teach you how to be a savvy trader. That will take additional education You can't add small cryptocurrency like BAR to your portfolio. It certain amount to trade with. Read full review Skrill's UI can be bloated and slow sometimes, and overcomplicated There are some issues with localization and language, some concepts didn't see to be translated properly What an e-wallet is, is not super clear to potential users Read full review Likelihood to Renew We ended up using
Tipalti which seems to have solved our specific needs better, though it is more expensive.
Read full review Usability The application and desktop versions are updated regularly and rarely experience down time.
Read full review Support Rating I haven't needed to contact support for Coinbase yet—it's probably because it is super easy to use and very intuitive. If I were to use the support, it would probably be better than these other companies because most of the other ones come from foreign markets or aren't as big as Coinbase.
Read full review Alternatives Considered Coinbase is just better overall, with access to investments that can be traded for USD. As well as the crypto that can gain interest, Coinbase is amazing at educating the user along with providing real-time data, that allows the user to make the best decision they can when making this kind of risky investment. Coinbase takes the risk out of Crypto.
Read full review I use different payment systems depending on the goal. Skrill is good when my contractor prefers this way of payment. Also, Skrill is a preferred payment option in many online services, which makes it easy to use. Also, Skrill issues a real plastic Visa card you can use like any bank card.
Read full review Return on Investment It's saved time from figuring out how to buy and sell cryptocurrencies It makes monitoring market prices and fluctuations in the value of crypto holdings very easy and simple. Which also saves time. We don't do as high of volume so the lower transaction costs even though there is a slight premium saves us a lot of money in contrast to many of the exchanges that can charge 4-5+% transaction costs. Read full review I can quickly deposit my international multi-currency account without making an expensive wire transfer, with no border restriction as long as I have the mobile app with me. Skrill is very convenient for each transfer amount up to EURO 2,500, and EURO 15,000/monthly. Possibility of hiring freelancers for my company with immediate payments. Read full review ScreenShots