Do you have to pay for Skype

[SeaBoat]

I would like to do a video call on the laptop over the weekend..

What is the best way for a video call? It seems as if I need to buy Skype credit. Does the other person have to buy credit?

Do I need earphones and a speaker for the laptop too?

Skype to Skype calls are free anywhere in the world. You can use Skype on a computer, mobile phone or tablet*. If you are both using Skype, the call is completely free. Users only need to pay when using premium features like voice mail, SMS texts or making calls to a landline, cell or outside of Skype.

support.skype.com/en/faq/FA34702/skype-to-skype-calls-are-free-anywhere-in-the-world

If both parties have a Microsoft account you shouldn't need to pay and if you don't have Microsoft there are lots of other apps out there that can do video calls for free if you both use the same.

Your laptop likely will have speaker and mic unless it's older. You should be able to check in the settings.

Skype lets you do a test call so you can check that your camera, speakers and and microphone are working.

Skype credit is for when you use Skype to call someone's phone. If you're calling their Skype then it's free.