Important: Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be available. By logging in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account, your chats and contacts will appear in the app so you can pick up where you left off. This capability will gradually roll out to Skype and Teams users on the latest app versions over the coming days. Alternatively, you can export your Skype data. Learn more about Skype retirement
The cost of sending an SMS from Skype varies according to the country you’re sending it to. You'll need to have some Skype Credit – sending text messages is not covered by our subscriptions.
To check the SMS message rates to any destination:
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Go to our rates page and type the country you want to text into the search box.
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Under Choose a calling option , the SMS rate is displayed in the Skype Credit box.
To view rates in a different currency, just select it from the currency drop-down.
If you already have some Skype Credit, you can also check the cost of sending an SMS from within Skype. It's displayed just above the conversation box before you send a text.
Skype doesn’t charge you if someone sends you a text message from Skype. However, standard message and data rates may apply, and these text messages may count towards any messaging limit set in your mobile plan. Check with your mobile provider for further information.
Not sure how to send a text from Skype? Check out this handy guide .
