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Phone Card & Calling Card Access Information
There are two points to be considered when purchasing and using a Phone Card:
- The cost to use the Access Number of your chosen Phone Cards
- The cost per minute from country to country (charged to the Phone card).
Below we have detailed how Access works, so you can ensure that you make maximum savings when you have bought your International Phone Cards online.
Freephone (0800) or (0808) or Toll Free numbers
The additional charge deducted from your phone card when you use the Freephone access number is typically between 3p and 5p per minute - depending on which brand of Phone Card you purchase, we have many Phone Cards available online, and it may be worth using our quick selector to browse the range of phone cards we offer.
You will find details of Freephone Surcharges displayed alongside the relevant phone cards in our online store - although in some cases there is no charge for using this access. Using Freephone Access Numbers ensures that all costs for your call are deducted from your Prepaid Phone Card.
Our rates are based on local access, please see each card description for the free phone surcharge, although some phone cards have no surcharge to access the free phone number such as First National Phone Cards and the Go Bananas Phone Card.
Using the Local Rate (0845) or (0207) Access Numbers
You may be able to save even more by using either the Local Rate (0845) or the (0207) access numbers. This will allocate the Access Surcharge to the phone that you are using and the International Call Charges to your phone card.
Making greater savings will depend on when you're calling and where you're calling from. For example, if you have free national calls included in your landline phone plan, it would be cheaper to use the (0207) number. Some phone cards will have a connection charge rather than a 'pence per minute' surcharge which is ideal for lengthy calls. Full details are displayed alongside the relevant Phone Cards in our online store at Planet Phone Cards.
(0845) numbers are becoming a more popular access code as charges are typically between 1p and 3p per minute.
Mobile Phone Access
As most people have mobile phones, access via this route very important. When using a mobile, the most popular number to use is the (0207) option - especially if you have 'free minutes' in your calling plan as you will not pay the access charge. (0800) or (0845) access numbers may be charged at different rates. Please check with your mobile phone service provider before you use your Phonecard.
If you use the (0207) access number but don't have any 'free minutes' in your calling plan, you will be charged at your 'pence per minute' rate, depending on the time of day, again, check with your mobile phone service provider for your rates.
Payphones
Typically there is an additional surcharge for using a payphone, details of which are displayed alongside the relevant Phone Cards in our online store.
Global Phonecards
Using payphones abroad can cost a fortune when calling other countries. This is why Global Calling can save you a fortune at Planet Phone Cards.
Our Global rates in our call calculator are based on freephone access, when using a mobile abroad, please check with the mobile provider for the charges to use the access number prior to use.
For a list of Worldwide access numbers please click on our Global Codes Page.
If the country you are calling from or to is not in our call calculator, just send us an email to sales@planetphonecards.com with the country you wish to call from and to, we will then advise you the rate and minutes for your chosen call.
Remember to take your Access Number, PIN and Helpline Number with you when you travel.
In Summary
The key is to use the call calculator to find your best rate and Phonecard and then use the most effective Access Number to suit your needs. This will ensure maximum savings. Or you can now use our easy quick selector to view all Phonecards, this enables you to browse our products and select the best Phone Cards that suit your needs.
If you are unsure, contact either the phone service provider or the customer service number for your particular card to establish the Access rate.
If you have any questions please email: sales@planetphonecards.com
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Customer Reviews
John - 21/08/2008
The simplistic and easy to use navigation of Planet Phonecards has been an incredible life line to me, living abroad I've spent hundreds of pounds on previous phone card suppliers and then I've had the hassle of finding out about all the hidden charges they like to dump on you later on. If you want a cheap, honest supplier of phone cards, look no further! Really impressed with site and I will continue to use your services in the future, Many Thanks.
Thomas - 22/08/2008
Planet Phone Cards is a life saver! About a year ago, my girlfriend had a gap year where she went to South Korea to teach English. Instead of having the haste of incurring huge phone bills on my mobile and home phone, I am able to keep track exactly how much I spend. The best thing is that I am not able to spend over my monthly allowance, once the phone card is empty the phone call stops.
I have continued to use Planet Phone Cards whenever I am looking to call abroad. I would recommend to everyone.
Richard - 25/08/2008
WOW! What a difference the new website is making to my life. I can now find the cheapest free phone rate with a simple click of my mouse. The new search filter is fantastic, im now getting cheaper rates than ever before. As if that wasn’t enough the new website is much easier to navigate and looks really good. Thank you Planet Phonecards.
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