Skype: Gift voucher and redeem

To pay for your calls with Skype, you can redeem a credit voucher. It can even be given away. We'll show you what you need to consider with this payment method.

Step 1: Buy and give away Skype credit as a voucher

Your Skype credit can not only be recharged directly, but also purchased and given away as a voucher. All you have to do is use the special Skype voucher shop.

1. Open this Skype website in your browser and log in with your Skype account data.
2. In the search field, enter the name of the Skype contact from your contact list that you would like to gift with a voucher.
3. Then you determine how much credit you want to give away. You can also choose between several designs for the virtual voucher.
4. At the very bottom click on the "Buy Skype Credit" button.
5. In the next step, enter your billing address and click "Next".
6. After the payment process you will receive a confirmation by email and the recipient will receive the voucher code.
7. Now select the desired payment method and click on "Pay now".
8. As soon as the payment process is completed, you will receive a confirmation email and the recipient will receive the voucher. In most cases, this only takes a few minutes.
9. Note: If you don't want to give away Skype credit as an email, you can also buy voucher cards in shops. A list of shops that offer Skype Credit can be found on the Microsoft website.

Step 2: Redeem the gifted Skype voucher

The given credit can easily be redeemed. All you need is a Skype account and the voucher code from the email.

1. First, log in with your account details on the Skype website.
2. Under "Account information" select the option "Billing and payments".
3. Now click on "Redeem voucher" and enter the code from the email or from the voucher card.
4. Finally check the general terms and conditions and click on "Redeem". The Skype Credit will be instantly credited to your account.

The next practical tip will tell you how to best use your Skype Credit. Alternatively, you can find numerous other vouchers and offers for thousands of online shops in our voucher portal.