New Skype purchases are no longer available in Russia and Belarus
The purchase of new Skype licenses in Russia and Belarus has been suspended by Microsoft. A Skype credit purchase includes the purchase of a Skype subscription, a Skype Number, a Skype Credit, and the gifting of a Skype Credit.
It should be noted that existing Skype customers in Russia and Belarus will not be affected by this change and will continue to be able to use their free Skype services as before, their existing subscriptions, Skype Numbers, and Skype Credit as usual.
Learn more about Microsoft suspending new sales in Russia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Skype payment not working?
The possibility exists that the Skype Credit you’ve been using to make a purchase will not be sufficient to cover the cost of the purchase. In this case, it’s possible that you do not have enough Skype Credit to cover the purchase. Using your profile, or in your account, you can check the balance of your Skype Credit.
Is Skype To Go being discontinued?
Skype To Go has been discontinued by Skype as of May 31, 2022, marking the end of the service. There should be no reason for you to be concerned about your Skype credit or subscription, since none of these can be affected by this issue. They are still available to you, so you can use them as you wish. There are really only a few things you need to do to be able to use Skype. The only thing that you will need to do is to download the Skype application and connect your device to the internet.
Where has Skype credit gone?
After a period of 180 days without any use of Skype Credit, the credit will become inactive. If you have a subscription, then we recommend you make sure you call or send a text to our number every 180 days (outside of your subscription). The Skype Credit expiration date is 7 days from the date of the initial email we send to you, and 2 days before the expiration date.
How much is a Skype subscription?
There is no charge for using Skype; however, if you want to use Skype to call someone’s cell phone or landline in the USA, you’ll have to pay a monthly subscription starting at $2.99.
How can I buy Skype credit without a credit card?
Skype products can be paid using a paysafecard without the need to use a credit or debit card. Thousands of retailers offer the Paysafecard prepaid card, which can be loaded with money at any time…
Can you text on Skype for free?
It is also necessary to pay a fee if you send a text message. The Skype instant messaging service is a free service that only allows users to send messages to each other (if they have the app) and cannot be sent to mobile phones.
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