How can I give Skype Credit as a gift to my friends and family?
If you want to give someone Skype Credit as a gift, there are two ways to do this: either purchase a Skype voucher online, or send one yourself from the balance of your account.
How do I buy a Skype voucher as a gift?
You can purchase a Skype Credit voucher if you don’t have any Skype Credit in your account so that you can send it as a gift to one of your Skype contacts in case you don’t have any Skype Credit available.
- Go to the Send Skype Credit to Family and Friends page and fill out the form.
- To send credit to a particular contact, select the contact from the drop-down menu.
- There are several options when it comes to selecting a credit amount and the design of your gift card.
- We will walk you through the process of purchasing Skype Credit once you select Buy Skype Credit.
How do I send someone my own Skype Credit as a gift?
In order to give some Skype Credit to any existing Skype contact of yours as a gift, you will need to use some of your own Skype Credit. There will be a deduction from the balance of your account when the credit is applied.
- Click on your Skype contact’s name to go to the 1:1 chat.
- If you are on a desktop computer, click the more options button, or if you are on a mobile device, click the plus button.
- By selecting Send Skype Credit, you will be able to send money via Skype.
- Choose from a variety of designs and amounts for your gift card.
- If you are ready, select the button “Send Credit” when you are ready.
The credit will be converted to your friend’s currency at the European Central Bank’s rates if the currency of your Skype account differs from the currency in their account.
Why did I receive an error message: You’ve reached your credit gifting limit for the day, please try again in a few days?
The purchase of Skype Credit gifts is subject to limits in order to protect our customers from fraud. Learn more about these limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send Skype Credit to a friend?
If you would like to send Skype Credit to friends and family, please go to this page. If you want to send credit to a specific contact, please select the contact from the list. Select a credit amount and a design for your gift card, then choose whether you would like to send a credit or a gift card. We will take you through the entire process of purchasing Skype credit if you select Buy Skype Credit.
Can I withdraw Skype Credit?
Sadly, no. In the event that you have already used a paid product, we are unable to provide a refund. Skype’s refund policies clearly state that a Skype Number can be used from the day it is purchased to receive incoming calls; therefore, Skype Numbers cannot be refunded since you must begin using them as soon as you purchase them; because of that you cannot request a refund.
Can you send money on Skype?
In order to complete the transfer process, they need only swipe right, tap “Send Money,” and then the process is complete. A Skype blog post stated that the first time you use the Send Money feature, you will be asked to confirm your location so that we can process your payment.
How do I add Skype Credit to gift card?
Log in to your account by entering your username and password. You can redeem your voucher under the Account details page > Billing and payments section. If you have a voucher receipt or the PIN code hidden in the scratch off area of your prepaid card, you must enter the unique number located on the receipt. Once you have accepted the Skype terms of service, select the Redeem button to begin the redemption process.
How do I convert Skype credit to cash?
It is necessary to sign up before you can sell the Skype Credit (Transfer). It will be possible for you to add Skype Credit (Transfer) to your account under the section “My products” that can be found under Account Preferences. This will allow you to add Skype Credit (Transfer) for sale to your account.
How do I transfer money from Skype to PayPal?
The money card is displayed in the chat box when someone sends you money and you can use the “Collection” option to have the money transferred to your PayPal account as soon as it arrives. If you prefer to use another Skype client, you will be prompted with a message in the chat window along with a link to the Skype website so that you can then transfer the funds.
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