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Novel Adventurer
stelgets
Posts: 2
Registered: ‎27-02-2012
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no response from SKype, and asking same account question

I anticipated a request re updating cc info re my upcoming renewal billing.  The screen options advise deleting account to enter new data!  Not an option.  When I received a notice explaining updating payment method, I followed the directions, updated my info, was charged $ 1.00 to verify account, and saw note that email forthcoming regarding cc update info entered.

Twenty four hours later, I receive an opening screen from Skype that my subscription will end at end of month due to outdated payment info.  I check my email account, and there's no new email from official skype.  When I go to help screen, type in all the specifics of issue, select submit, and Skype states no internet connection.  Try again later. (I'm connected at the time).

The purpose of having skype on my computer is ease of operation. 

This is a local number, voice mail, and I've been trying to use it more since I adopted the Sykpe method in 9 months ago.  When basic billing questions cannot be addressed in a timely fashion, payment updates ignored or lost yet Skype successfully charged credit card for services not rendered, I hesitate recommending this company.

When I see on the blogs, that this is a recurring issue,become frustrated.

When stated there's no telephone support in a communication company for payment problems, increased frustration.

When I started with Skype, had account payment problems with refusal of data.  Now not accepting it at all and charging me for it!

Help!

 

 

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Super Adventurer
VooDooDoll
Posts: 1,842
Registered: ‎06-10-2011

Re: no response from SKype, and asking same account question

try sending an email to contactus@skype.net

 


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Novel Adventurer
stelgets
Posts: 2
Registered: ‎27-02-2012

Re: no response from SKype, and asking same account question

Got an answer. I had accomplished required steps. Skype deluged with similar requests.

Thanks for the email address.

Support network works.

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Honorary Adventurer
af4
Posts: 457
Registered: ‎11-09-2011

Re: no response from SKype, and asking same account question

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[direct chat link removed by moderator: It's a personalized chat link that's sent out by skype customer service case by case.]

 

---with the above link you can actually speak/chat to a support representative on line

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Super User
g4pilut
Posts: 12,934
Registered: ‎27-06-2011

Re: no response from SKype, and asking same account question

Be aware that if you try a Live Chat without the requisite subcription, you'll get a reply like this:

 

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We don’t currently offer phone support, but we do offer live chat support to the following customers:
1. Customers with Skype Premium: http://www.skype.com/go/premium
2. Skype Manager administrators: http://www.skype.com/go/skype.manager
3. Customers with Unlimited World Extra Subscriptions: http://www.skype.com/go/subscriptions.worldextra
 
4. Other groups of eligible paying customers
Live chat support is available on our website 24 hours a day so if you belong to one of the above customer groups, you can get a quick response and help from a support representative whenever you need it (currently only available in English).
 
Note that as Skype has millions of customers worldwide, our live chat support service is currently only available to these groups.
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That's pasted from an actual Live Chat I tried with a free account to confirm what I understood, that Live Chat is not available to free accounts, and even some type of paid accounts.



Please note: I do not respond to requests for help via Private Message.
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Honorary Adventurer
af4
Posts: 457
Registered: ‎11-09-2011

Re: no response from SKype, and asking same account question

Funny,but this link for Live chat works for me and I dont have a paid subscription.  I have used it few times and just today tried again to see if I could get thru (after I read your above post ) and I got in and it said a Representative will be with you shortly....then it said waiting for a support rep..but I ended the call since it was only a test. ...Maybe I am 1 of the lucky ones.... 

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Novel Tourist
marikafe
Posts: 1
Registered: ‎12-05-2012

Re: no response from SKype, and asking same account question

i usually update my skype account with 10 pounds, in order to contact with my friends in Greece.
This morning while i was talking on skype and even though I had enough money left on my balance, I got charged
and my account was updated automatically, even though I did not ask to do so.
Please, I do not want this to happen again. I want to top up my account whenever I want with any money I want.
Could you inform me why did it happen automatically?

 PLEASE HELP!!!!

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