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Skype Phone Number — Real mobile numbers for Skype verification
Yes. PhoneBorn gives you a real mobile number that receives Skype verification codes in a private inbox within seconds. Keep it as long as you want, so Skype can reach you again for new-device checks and recovery. No SIM, no ID — email sign-up and crypto payment.
Skype was Microsoft's calling and messaging app. Microsoft retired Skype in May 2025 and moved users to Microsoft Teams (free), which uses the same Microsoft account.
Recommended for Skype
Phone number you keep
from $3.08 / month
- Receives every future code
- Calls + SMS included
- Renew as long as you want
Single-use OTP number
from $0.10 / code
- One Skype code
- Refunded if no code arrives
- Cancel anytime before the code
7-day money-back guarantee
If your number has not sent or received a single SMS or call, you can get a full refund within 7 days of purchase — no questions asked. Single-use OTP numbers are refunded automatically if no code arrives.
Skype verification — key facts
- Verification method
- Microsoft account SMS security code or phone call
- Code format
- Numeric security code (length varies)
- Phone at sign-up
- Rarely required
- Recommended
- Phone number you keep
- Countries available
- 200 countries
- From
- $0.10 per code · $3.08 / month to keep a number
Step by step
How to verify Skype with a PhoneBorn number
Before you start, get a number in the country you want (see prices below). Then:
- 01
Sign in to account.microsoft.com (the account you used for Skype) and open Security → Manage how I sign in.
- 02
Select the country of your PhoneBorn number and enter the number without the leading zero.
- 03
Copy the code from your PhoneBorn inbox — it usually arrives within seconds — and enter it in Skype.
- 04
Sign in to Microsoft Teams (free) with the same account to access your former Skype contacts and chats.
Why it matters
Why real mobile numbers matter for Skype
Today, any phone verification happens on your Microsoft account (used by Teams, Outlook and OneDrive) — for sign-up checks, security info and recovery.
Skype can ask again
Skype may send a new code when you change devices, after a security check or to recover the account. A number you keep means you can always receive it.
2FA and recovery
If you use SMS for two-factor authentication, losing the number can lock you out. Pair the number with an authenticator app or backup codes where Skype offers them.
Tips for Skype
- Skype itself no longer exists — use the Microsoft account steps; see our Microsoft verification page for details.
- Keep the number: Skype can send codes to it again for new devices, security checks and recovery.
- Request the code once and wait 60–120 seconds before resending; repeated requests trigger rate limits.
Common Skype issues
- Old Skype app no longer signs in
- Skype was retired. Install Microsoft Teams (free) and sign in with the same Microsoft account.
- The code doesn't arrive
- Check that the country code matches the number, wait 60–120 seconds and request the code only once more. If a single-use OTP order gets no code, it's refunded automatically — then try another country.
Responsible use: follow Skype's terms of service and our Terms. PhoneBorn doesn't help bypass bans, platform rules or identity checks — fraud, spam and impersonation are prohibited.
Prices by country
Skype number prices by country
The 20 cheapest countries for Skype codes right now, with the monthly price to keep a number in each. Prices in USD.
| # | Country | OTP / code | Number / month | Stock | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lesotho | $0.10 | $5.26 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 02 | Malaysia | $0.10 | $3.37 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 03 | Mauritania | $0.10 | $4.69 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 04 | Mauritius | $0.10 | $5.99 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 05 | Syria | $0.10 | $3.74 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 06 | Barbados | $0.11 | $5.92 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 07 | Indonesia | $0.11 | $3.22 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 08 | Kiribati | $0.11 | $4.33 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 09 | Lebanon | $0.11 | $3.85 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 10 | Vietnam | $0.11 | $3.22 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 11 | Belize | $0.13 | $3.19 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 12 | Philippines | $0.13 | $3.22 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 13 | Ukraine | $0.13 | $3.64 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 14 | Cameroon | $0.14 | $5.73 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 15 | Guyana | $0.14 | $4.66 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 16 | Rwanda | $0.14 | $4.76 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 17 | South Sudan | $0.14 | $5.52 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 18 | India | $0.15 | $3.36 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 19 | Iraq | $0.15 | $6.30 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 20 | Malawi | $0.15 | $4.69 | 30 in stock | Buy |
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| # | Country | OTP / code | Number / month | Stock | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Nigeria | $0.15 | $3.50 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 22 | Panama | $0.15 | $4.84 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 23 | Russia | $0.15 | $3.92 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 24 | Somalia | $0.15 | $5.22 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 25 | Sri Lanka | $0.15 | $5.33 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 26 | Suriname | $0.15 | $4.13 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 27 | Comoros | $0.16 | $4.70 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 28 | Costa Rica | $0.16 | $4.16 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 29 | Equatorial Guinea | $0.16 | $5.17 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 30 | Kosovo | $0.16 | $6.13 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 31 | Maldives | $0.16 | $3.71 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 32 | Serbia | $0.16 | $6.03 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 33 | Sudan | $0.16 | $4.66 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 34 | Liechtenstein | $0.18 | $3.72 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 35 | Mali | $0.18 | $4.00 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 36 | Monaco | $0.18 | $6.27 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 37 | Niger | $0.18 | $3.28 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 38 | Pakistan | $0.18 | $5.85 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 39 | Botswana | $0.19 | $4.19 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 40 | DR Congo | $0.19 | $4.70 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 41 | Tajikistan | $0.19 | $4.26 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 42 | Fiji | $0.20 | $4.58 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 43 | Turkey | $0.20 | $4.20 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 44 | Guinea | $0.21 | $3.95 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 45 | Tunisia | $0.21 | $6.05 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 46 | Brazil | $0.23 | $4.48 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 47 | Bahrain | $0.23 | $5.01 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 48 | Namibia | $0.23 | $3.74 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 49 | San Marino | $0.23 | $4.40 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 50 | Vanuatu | $0.23 | $5.12 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 51 | Bulgaria | $0.24 | $3.29 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 52 | Georgia | $0.24 | $6.20 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 53 | Kenya | $0.24 | $4.02 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 54 | Malta | $0.24 | $4.54 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 55 | Mongolia | $0.24 | $4.96 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 56 | Tuvalu | $0.24 | $6.03 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 57 | Bhutan | $0.25 | $3.12 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 58 | Chad | $0.25 | $4.06 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 59 | Hungary | $0.25 | $3.25 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 60 | Mexico | $0.25 | $4.34 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 61 | Belarus | $0.26 | $5.11 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 62 | Djibouti | $0.26 | $6.27 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 63 | Peru | $0.26 | $4.89 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 64 | Turkmenistan | $0.26 | $4.28 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 65 | Ecuador | $0.28 | $4.54 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 66 | Egypt | $0.28 | $6.24 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 67 | Estonia | $0.28 | $3.18 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 68 | Myanmar | $0.28 | $4.12 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 69 | Papua New Guinea | $0.28 | $3.08 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 70 | Saint Kitts and Nevis | $0.28 | $3.84 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 71 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $0.28 | $3.63 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 72 | Angola | $0.29 | $5.71 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 73 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | $0.29 | $5.75 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 74 | Jamaica | $0.29 | $3.26 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 75 | Cyprus | $0.30 | $4.42 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 76 | Guinea-Bissau | $0.30 | $3.15 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 77 | Uzbekistan | $0.30 | $4.98 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 78 | Brunei | $0.32 | $3.91 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 79 | Colombia | $0.32 | $4.47 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 80 | Latvia | $0.32 | $5.26 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 81 | South Africa | $0.32 | $4.76 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 82 | Thailand | $0.32 | $5.40 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 83 | Cambodia | $0.33 | $3.98 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 84 | Samoa | $0.33 | $4.47 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 85 | Sao Tome and Principe | $0.33 | $3.78 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 86 | Gabon | $0.34 | $4.77 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 87 | Grenada | $0.34 | $4.10 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 88 | Algeria | $0.35 | $4.09 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 89 | Ghana | $0.35 | $5.25 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 90 | Guatemala | $0.35 | $4.91 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 91 | Laos | $0.35 | $6.22 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 92 | Liberia | $0.35 | $4.93 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 93 | Libya | $0.35 | $6.06 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 94 | Madagascar | $0.35 | $4.02 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 95 | Nicaragua | $0.35 | $5.05 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 96 | Oman | $0.35 | $3.67 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 97 | Slovakia | $0.35 | $4.27 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 98 | Burundi | $0.37 | $3.16 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 99 | El Salvador | $0.37 | $6.03 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 100 | Republic of the Congo | $0.37 | $5.57 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 101 | Seychelles | $0.37 | $5.59 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 102 | Poland | $0.38 | $5.04 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 103 | Afghanistan | $0.38 | $4.19 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 104 | Andorra | $0.38 | $4.14 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 105 | Azerbaijan | $0.38 | $4.44 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 106 | Ivory Coast | $0.38 | $4.16 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 107 | Jordan | $0.38 | $3.75 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 108 | Marshall Islands | $0.38 | $4.07 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 109 | Slovenia | $0.38 | $4.35 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 110 | Uruguay | $0.38 | $3.50 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 111 | Venezuela | $0.38 | $5.28 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 112 | Montenegro | $0.39 | $5.54 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 113 | Nauru | $0.39 | $4.68 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 114 | Central African Republic | $0.40 | $5.70 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 115 | Czechia | $0.40 | $5.46 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 116 | Haiti | $0.40 | $3.29 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 117 | Romania | $0.40 | $3.40 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 118 | Yemen | $0.40 | $5.84 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 119 | Armenia | $0.42 | $4.26 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 120 | Burkina Faso | $0.42 | $5.88 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 121 | Eswatini | $0.42 | $5.01 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 122 | Gambia | $0.42 | $5.92 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 123 | Kazakhstan | $0.42 | $3.46 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 124 | Kyrgyzstan | $0.42 | $3.53 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 125 | Albania | $0.43 | $5.11 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 126 | Ethiopia | $0.43 | $6.02 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 127 | Moldova | $0.43 | $5.95 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 128 | Palestine | $0.43 | $5.00 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 129 | Trinidad and Tobago | $0.43 | $5.31 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 130 | Vatican City | $0.43 | $6.15 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 131 | Cuba | $0.44 | $4.52 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 132 | Greece | $0.44 | $5.74 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 133 | Mozambique | $0.44 | $6.19 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 134 | North Macedonia | $0.44 | $4.61 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 135 | Portugal | $0.44 | $5.88 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 136 | Saint Lucia | $0.44 | $4.24 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 137 | Zimbabwe | $0.44 | $4.03 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 138 | Croatia | $0.45 | $5.07 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 139 | Dominica | $0.45 | $4.13 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 140 | Dominican Republic | $0.45 | $6.16 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 141 | Iran | $0.45 | $4.72 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 142 | Palau | $0.45 | $4.54 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 143 | Sierra Leone | $0.45 | $3.78 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 144 | Argentina | $0.47 | $3.39 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 145 | North Korea | $0.47 | $3.54 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 146 | Tonga | $0.47 | $4.21 | 32 in stock | Buy |
| 147 | Zambia | $0.47 | $5.14 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 148 | Antigua and Barbuda | $0.48 | $5.87 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 149 | Bahamas | $0.48 | $3.36 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 150 | Benin | $0.48 | $3.78 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 151 | Bolivia | $0.48 | $3.96 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 152 | Eritrea | $0.48 | $3.22 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 153 | Lithuania | $0.48 | $3.44 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 154 | Nepal | $0.48 | $4.24 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 155 | Senegal | $0.48 | $5.49 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 156 | Tanzania | $0.48 | $6.22 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 157 | Bangladesh | $0.49 | $4.00 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 158 | Cape Verde | $0.49 | $6.22 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 159 | Micronesia | $0.49 | $3.25 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 160 | Morocco | $0.49 | $5.92 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 161 | Paraguay | $0.49 | $5.32 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 162 | Solomon Islands | $0.49 | $5.11 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 163 | Timor-Leste | $0.49 | $4.66 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 164 | Togo | $0.49 | $3.09 | 40 in stock | Buy |
| 165 | Uganda | $0.49 | $5.52 | 30 in stock | Buy |
| 166 | Spain | $0.50 | $5.88 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 167 | Chile | $0.50 | $3.44 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 168 | Honduras | $0.50 | $3.37 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 169 | Italy | $0.57 | $6.86 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 170 | Saudi Arabia | $0.57 | $7.28 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 171 | Kuwait | $0.60 | $7.56 | 34 in stock | Buy |
| 172 | Canada | $0.63 | $8.12 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 173 | Finland | $0.63 | $7.42 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 174 | Israel | $0.63 | $7.70 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 175 | Macau | $0.63 | $8.26 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 176 | Puerto Rico | $0.63 | $8.12 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 177 | Qatar | $0.63 | $7.84 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 178 | United States | $0.69 | $9.10 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 179 | Sweden | $0.69 | $7.70 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 180 | Austria | $0.69 | $7.56 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 181 | Belgium | $0.69 | $7.56 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 182 | Ireland | $0.69 | $7.28 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 183 | Taiwan | $0.69 | $8.68 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 184 | France | $0.73 | $7.98 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 185 | United Kingdom | $0.76 | $8.26 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 186 | China | $0.76 | $7.70 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 187 | Denmark | $0.76 | $8.40 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 188 | Hong Kong | $0.76 | $9.52 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 189 | New Zealand | $0.76 | $8.40 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 190 | Netherlands | $0.78 | $7.84 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 191 | Australia | $0.82 | $8.96 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 192 | Luxembourg | $0.82 | $9.10 | 35 in stock | Buy |
| 193 | Germany | $0.88 | $8.68 | 37 in stock | Buy |
| 194 | Singapore | $0.88 | $10.50 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 195 | United Arab Emirates | $0.88 | $9.66 | 39 in stock | Buy |
| 196 | Iceland | $0.95 | $10.08 | 33 in stock | Buy |
| 197 | South Korea | $1.01 | $11.06 | 38 in stock | Buy |
| 198 | Japan | $1.07 | $12.60 | 36 in stock | Buy |
| 199 | Norway | $1.07 | $10.92 | 31 in stock | Buy |
| 200 | Switzerland | $1.13 | $11.90 | 36 in stock | Buy |
Tip: pick the country that matches your Skype account region. Browse all countries.
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One number for Skype — and everything else
A PhoneBorn number isn't locked to Skype. It receives SMS from any sender, takes incoming calls, and lets you send texts and call out — so the same number can verify WhatsApp, Instagram, Google, Telegram and 110+ other apps.
From $3.08 / month
Compare plans- Real mobile number — not VoIP, not a shared inbox
- Unlimited incoming SMS
- 500 outgoing SMS every month
- 1,000 calling minutes every month
- Unlimited incoming calls
- Works with WhatsApp, Instagram, Google, Telegram & 110+ apps
- Keep it as long as you want — yours on every renewal
- 7-day money-back guarantee
FAQ
Skype verification FAQ
Can I use a PhoneBorn number for Skype verification?
Yes. PhoneBorn numbers are real mobile numbers, not VoIP lines, and they receive Skype SMS codes in your private online inbox. Each platform decides which numbers it accepts, so if a particular number or country is refused, switch countries — single-use OTP orders without a code are refunded automatically.
How does Skype verify a phone number?
Microsoft account SMS security code or phone call. The code format is: Numeric security code (length varies). Today, any phone verification happens on your Microsoft account (used by Teams, Outlook and OneDrive) — for sign-up checks, security info and recovery.
Should I get a single-use OTP number or a number I keep for Skype?
We recommend a phone number you keep. Your Microsoft account keeps the phone as security info for years, so keep the number.
How much does a Skype number cost?
Single-use Skype OTP numbers start at $0.10 per code (currently cheapest in Lesotho), across 200 countries. A phone number you keep starts at $3.08 a month and includes unlimited incoming sms, 500 outgoing SMS, 1,000 calling minutes and unlimited incoming calls.
Why didn't my Skype code arrive?
Old Skype app no longer signs in: Skype was retired. Install Microsoft Teams (free) and sign in with the same Microsoft account. In general, make sure the country selected in Skype matches the number, request the code once and wait 60–120 seconds before resending, because repeated requests trigger rate limits.
What if the number doesn't work for Skype?
Single-use OTP orders are refunded automatically if no code arrives, and you can cancel before a code arrives for a full refund. Phone-number plans come with a 7-day money-back guarantee: If your number has not sent or received a single SMS or call, you can get a full refund within 7 days of purchase — no questions asked.
Do I need ID or my own phone to verify Skype?
No. PhoneBorn only needs an email address and password — no ID documents, no SIM card and no existing phone number. You pay from a wallet topped up with crypto. Skype may still have its own identity rules, which you must follow.
Is it allowed to use a second number for Skype?
Using a second phone number to protect your privacy is legal in most countries. You must still follow Skype's terms of service and our Terms — fraud, spam, impersonation and ban evasion are prohibited, and a new number doesn't lift a platform ban.
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