Pretty similar to other MMO gamers, you will need ample amount of swtor credits to survive in the game. You can purchase anything that you want in the game, but you have to make an effort to earn swtor credits for it and also to explore advanced levels in the game. Having enough credits in the game will allow you to:

1. Enter Flashpoints at an earlier level (this is because, you have adequate swtor credits to buy better gears that can withstand stronger enemies).

2. Combat mobs higher than your level

3. Tackle massive damage in PVP

4. Have more fun out of the game!

What are some of the best ways to get SWTOR credits fast?

1. Get crew skills for your companion

There are three primary skills you will need – gathering, crafting and mission. You can make a decent amount of money with these if you make use of the right combination. For example, if you want to craft armor for Force users, like the Jedi or Sith, you will have to work on the Synthweaving crafting skill, along with the other skills that are related to this for instance, the Underworld Trading mission skill and Archaeology gathering skill.

What you will need to do is craft the armor and later trade it with the other players. It's similar to any other MMO game. However, in case, you don't want to bear the headache, you can simply snatch three gathering skills to get ahead in the game. This can prove to be very advantageous as you will be offering three distinct crafting skills.

2. Do quests regularly

You can acquire daily quests for both Space missions as well as for Warzones. Although it may prove to be difficult for you to finish the Warzone, as you will have to win a Warzone, the Space Mission however is relatively simple. You simply have to get victory over one or more missions and you will be able to obtain extra amount of credits and also acclamations.

Doing this regularly, in addition to what you usually do, will let you a pretty good bonus in the end. This way you can enjoy the game with lot more fun while still keeping your financial state in balance.

However, you don't have to gather items from other players. Everything that they can share with you are either drops from mobs, or crafted items. Also, having a SWTOR credits guide, can help make both ends meet.