How You Can Safely Sign Up for Skype's Free Trial Program With a Virtual Credit Card

Skype is a popular communication program seen on tons of computers, phones, and tablets. Being able to try Skype's free trial program before committing would be a good idea. But do they even offer one?

It's good to know that DoNotPay can help you safely participate in a free trial if Skype has one available to try. And if you’re already doing business with Skype but don’t love it, DoNotPay can help you cancel Skype subscription or request Skype refunds if you change your mind. Let's see what the computer program does offer.

How Skype Actually Works

Skype is a computer software program that allows you to communicate with other users who also have an account with them. You can make phone calls as an individual or as a group, letting you share files, send instant messages to another user, and participate in a video chat with one or more people.

Skype offers a free version with limited features, but you could pay for a subscription or purchase credit as you need them if you want to do a bit more with your program.

Here are three points to remember:

1. Skype's credit system is a pay-as-you-go method.
2. If you want to call someone's landline phone or get a hold of someone from across the world, you can do that from your Skype account.
3. All you need to do is pay for credits, like paying for minutes on your phone.

If you make quite a few international calls, you might want to consider a subscription service. This will get you an unlimited number of minutes in some areas, but others will limit you to a specific number each month.

Can You Get a Skype Free Trial Program to Try It Out?

Yes. Skype offers a free trial on subscriptions, but certain requirements need to be met, such as:

• You need to be new to the subscription program
• You need to be in certain areas to qualify for it
• It's only offered on inexpensive plans only

Skype's website claims that they're working on expanding the areas where you can get a free trial. So, you'll have to check back often to see if the area you want to call is available for a trial program.

Otherwise, there aren't any other free trials offered by Skype. Their free version gets you a few basic features, which is great if you only need it for a small number of calls to other Skype users.

Will They Ask For a Credit Card Number for the Skype Free Trial, and How Does Sign Up Work?

Yes. If you choose to take advantage of the free trial for Skype's subscription program, you will need a credit or debit card number to sign up. To access the program, you will need to:

1. Navigate to the products page on their site
2. Choose the area you want to make calls or messages to
3. If there's a trial available, click on it
4. Add a credit card number
5. Fill out personal information
6. Click on the 'Start Free Trial' button

If you try it out and decide you don't like it, you can cancel it, and you won't get an auto-renewal charge when your month's trial period is up. However, Skype's terms state that you must cancel at least three days before the end of your trial period because this is when they will charge your card.

The problem that often happens with people who take advantage of free trials is that they forget all about it, and their card gets charged before they realize it. You can ask for a refund, but it's often difficult to obtain. The good news is that there's a way you can get around that.

How Can DoNotPay Help Me Avoid Auto-Renewal Charges?

What some people don't know about us is that we offer a virtual credit card just for this purpose. We will give you a credit card number that you can use one time to sign up for a trial. It gets you access to it, but it will deactivate once you use the number.

When your trial period is up and doesn't interest you, but you forget to cancel, you won't actually get charged. Skype would try to charge the free credit card number we gave you, but the transaction won't go through, which will automatically cancel out your monthly subscription.

If you decide you do want to keep it for some reason, you can always sign in to the account and give them your own financial information to gain access to it.

How Much Will I Get Charged After Skype’s Free Trial Is Up?

After the 30 days are over, how much you will end up paying monthly depends on which program you signed up for. Below are some examples:

If you choose to pay quarterly, you can save 5% on the monthly price. An annual plan will gain you a savings of 15%.

Are There Any Other Areas That DoNotPay Can Help With?

DoNotPay has all sorts of solutions to needs any user can take advantage of. The list is exhaustive, but here are a few of the things we've helped others achieve:

• Canceling subscriptions or memberships
• Jumping the phone queue when getting in touch with customer service reps
• Dealing with issues with credit cards
• Getting revenge on robocalls
• Scheduling a DMV appointment fast and easy
• Getting compensation for delayed or canceled flights
• Contesting parking tickets

The list really is endless, so be sure to check out our website to see what else we can offer you the next time you find yourself in need of help.