Skype Credit is a convenient and easy way to pay for Skype features that are not free. You can use it to make calls to mobiles and landlines , and send SMS text messages , all at Skype’s low rates .
Important: If you are in India and your automatic payment fails, it might be due to new regulations effective October 1, 2021. Learn more about what this change means for you .
Use Skype Credit to purchase
Subscriptions
and
Skype Numbers
.*
Simply start the purchasing process of a subscription or Skype Number and follow the instructions. When you need to choose a payment method, select the Skype Credit option. Complete the purchase and the total will be taken from your Skype Credit balance.
Buy Skype Credit as a gift or send Skype Credit
.
From your account, send Skype Credit to friends or family by using our
Send Credit link
.
Enable Auto-recharge for Skype Credit
.
This means we will top you up when your balance falls below $2. You can use this feature by going to our
Auto-recharge link
on the web or
Skype to Phone
in the Skype app. Learn more
about Auto-recharge
.
* You can’t use your Skype Credit to purchase Skype products in Japan.
** Additionally, you can’t use your Skype Credit to purchase New Zealand Skype Numbers.
