What can I use Skype Credit for?
A Skype credit can be used to pay for Skype features that are not free, making it an easy and convenient way to pay. Skype allows you to communicate with friends and family via phone calls, SMS text messages, and video calls, all at low rates, all at the same time.
Please note: There may be a new regulation retroactive to October 1, 2021 that is causing your automatic payment to fail if you are in India. Take a look at the changes that will affect you and learn more about them.
Use Skype Credit to purchase Subscriptions and Skype Numbers.
Follow the instructions that are displayed once you have started the purchasing process of a subscription or Skype Number. Select the Skype Credit option when you are asked to select a payment method during the purchase process. You will be able to pay for the total of the purchase with your Skype Credit balance after you have completed the purchase.
Buy Skype Credit as a gift or send Skype Credit.
By using our Send Credit link, you will be able to send Skype Credit to friends and family from your account.
Enable Auto-recharge for Skype Credit.
When your balance falls below $2, we will top you up to make sure you don’t run out of money. This feature can be accessed by clicking on the Auto-recharge link on our website or by clicking on Skype to Phone in the Skype app and using this link. To Know more about Auto-recharge.
The Skype Credit you have accumulated cannot be used in Japan to pay for Skype products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use my Skype credit for?
It is convenient and easy to use Skype Credit in order to pay for the costs associated with the use of Skype’s paid features. Using Skype, you can call mobile phones and landlines, as well as send SMS text messages, all at a very low rate, and you can use the service wherever you are.
Can you cash out Skype credit?
It is not. Our paid products cannot be refunded once they have been used. This is due to the fact that they have been used. Due to the nature of the nature of Skype Numbers, it cannot be refunded as they are used to receive calls from the moment they are purchased. Therefore, in accordance with Skype’s refund policy, there are no refunds available for Skype Numbers.
Do I need Skype credit to make a video call?
There is always no charge to call a Skype contact, but if you want to call a mobile number or landline through Skype, you will have to purchase Skype Credit or subscribe to a Skype plan.
How do I check my Skype Credit?
Download the latest version of Skype for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android devices
- Make sure that you are logged into your Skype account.
- You can choose your profile picture by clicking on it.
- Whenever you click on Skype to Phone, your Skype Credit balance will be displayed.
How can I buy Skype Credit without a Credit card?
If you don’t want to use a credit or debit card for payments when you buy Skype products, you can use a paysafecard instead. As a prepaid card, Paysafecard is available at thousands of retailers all over the world…
What happens when Skype Credit becomes inactive?
Your Skype Credit seems to have remained untouched for quite some time as you have not used any of it. As soon as 180 days have passed without you using it, it becomes inactive. Don’t worry, you won’t lose access to it once it becomes inactive. You will be able to reactivate it when you are ready to use it again. The process of reactivating your credit will be very simple if you sign in to your account online and follow the option.
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