Where to Buy Phone Cards for International Calls
Buy them online. Most international calling cards in Australia are now sold online, and you get a PIN by email in place of a plastic card. You can buy one here at any hour and call from your mobile or home phone.
- Cards from $5
- Pay by PayPal or card
- PIN by email
- No contract
Cheapest Phone Card to Call Popular Countries
Rates differ from card to card and from country to country, so the best card depends on where you call.
| Calls to | Best for landlines | Best for mobiles |
|---|---|---|
| USA | Easy Calling 1.9c/minNo connection fee | Easy Calling 1.9c/minNo connection fee |
| UK | Super Deal 3.2c/minNo connection fee | Super Deal 9.8c/minNo connection fee |
| New Zealand | Super Deal 2.6c/minNo connection fee | Super Deal 17.8c/minNo connection fee |
| Greece | Hello World 2.7c/minNo connection fee | Hello World 8.4c/minNo connection fee |
| Malta | Day to Day 22.0c/minNo connection fee | Super Deal 31.8c/minNo connection fee |
| Japan | All Seasons 3.4c/minNo connection fee | Super Deal 9.6c/minNo connection fee |
| China | Day to Day 2.4c/minNo connection fee | Day to Day 2.4c/minNo connection fee |
| Indonesia | Hello World 5.0c/minNo connection fee | Hello World 5.0c/minNo connection fee |
| Italy | All Seasons 2.5c/minNo connection fee | Super Deal 16.7c/minNo connection fee |
| India | India Call 2.8c/minNo connection fee | Hello World 2.8c/minNo connection fee |
Lowest cost for a 10-minute call comes first, and a connection fee counts as part of that call. Rates are per minute.
Calling somewhere else? Compare all 36 prepaid calling cards for any country.
How to Buy a Phone Card Online
It takes five steps and a few minutes.
Pick the country you call
Start with the table above, or with the full card list for your country.
Choose a card and a size
Each card page shows the rates for every country and the card sizes. Some cards add bonus credit on a big size. For example, Cricket gives a $5 bonus with the $50 card.
Click Buy
Set the quantity and click Buy. The card goes into your cart. Add more cards if you want them.
Check out and pay
Enter your details. Then choose PayPal, a credit card or a debit card to pay.
Get your PIN
Your PIN is emailed after purchase. On a first order we sometimes phone you to confirm your details.
What You Get After You Pay
One email brings your PIN and the card's access numbers.
You do not get a plastic card in the mail. The email is all you need to make calls. To learn the dialling steps, read what a calling card is and how to use one.
No email in your inbox?
Look in your junk or spam folder first. You can also send a PIN from an old order to yourself again. See lost PIN help, or call us on 1800 671 823.
Can You Buy Calling Cards in a Shop?
Sometimes. A few shops may still stock some cards, but most phone cards are now sold online.
| Online | In a shop | |
|---|---|---|
| Hours | Any time, day or night | Shop hours |
| Choice | 36 cards | The cards that shop has |
| Rates | Listed for every country | Depends on the shop |
| You get | A PIN by email | A printed card |
You also do not need a shop near you. An online card works the same in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or a country town. Most cards have local access numbers in the big cities and many towns. Check yours on the access number list.
What to Check Before You Buy a Calling Card
Five things decide what you pay for each call.
Rate for landline or mobile
Each card has one rate for landlines and one for mobiles in each country. The mobile rate is often higher.
Connection fee
Some cards take 39c to 99c each time a call connects, and have a lower rate in return. For short calls, a card without a connection fee usually costs less.
Card size
9 cards sell in a $5 size. A small card is a cheap way to test call quality to your country.
Expiry
Your credit is good for 6 months after the first call. A recharge brings back credit that has run out of time.
Hidden fees
Our cards charge no fees by the day, week or month, and no hidden charges.
Buy More Credit With a Recharge
When your credit runs low, recharge the same card. You keep the same PIN.
Open the card's page and click Recharge next to the amount you want. Then follow the steps. You earn 1 reward point for every dollar you spend. Save 50 points and swap them for a $5 card.
Find your card
See every card side by side for the place you call, then buy online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you still buy international phone cards?
Yes. Most are now sold online. The PIN comes by email, and you use it from your own phone.
What stores sell international phone cards?
Some newsagents and convenience stores may still stock a few. The range is small and changes from shop to shop, so call before you go. Online you can compare 36 cards for any country.
How do I get an international calling card?
Choose a card for the country you call, click Buy and pay online. Your PIN is emailed after purchase.
What is the best calling card for international calls?
It depends on the country. Today Super Deal gives the lowest cost for a 10-minute call to UK landlines, and India Call does for landlines in India. Check the table on this page, or compare every card for your country.
Do I need a plastic phone card?
No. An online phone card is a PIN plus the access numbers to dial. You do not need to carry anything.
Can I buy a phone card with PayPal?
Yes. You can pay by PayPal, credit card or debit card.
