How to Check Your Skype Credit Balance

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Skype allows you to use your computer to call anywhere in the world for a low price. It is a VoIP program that turns your computer into a virtual phone, relieving your need for a regular, expensive landline phone. The one downside to using a VoIP for your calling needs is that if your computer or modem does not operate properly, you also lose access to making phone calls. You also need to go online to check your Skype credit balance. Follow these steps to learn how to check your Skype credit balance.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Internet access
  • Computer
  • Skype account

Step1
Open your web browser.
Step2
Visit the Skype website at www.skype.com.
Step3
Click on Sign In at the top of the page to log in to your Skype account.
Step4
Log in to your Skype account.
Step5
Click on My Account to go to the page that shows the amount of credit you have left on your Skype account.
Step6
Add more money to your account by using your credit card or the method of payment you have registered with the service.

Tips & Warnings

  • Most new users are given a credit between $5.00 and $10.00 for opening up a Skype account.
  • There are many plans available to fit you needs. Choose a plan carefully based on how often you are going to use your Skype service.
  • Visit Skype’s website for more information on troubleshooting and adding money to your account.
  • Choose a password for you Skype account that will be easy for you to remember buy difficult for somebody else to guess. For example, do not make your password “1234” or easy combinations like that. For better security, your password should be a combination of both letters and numbers.
  • Never give your Skype account information to anyone.
  • Change your password often.

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