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Cheap calls to Bangladesh from Australia start at 4.3c a minute with no connection fee, on Hello World: 5.9c to landlines and 4.3c to mobiles. Here is every card ranked, the best card for the way you call, and what regular calls cost a month.
Find the Cheapest Card for Your Bangladeshi Calls
Pick landline or mobile and how long you usually talk. The calculator checks every card for that exact call.
Enter how long you talk to see the cheapest card.
Every Card for Bangladesh, Ranked
Each row shows the landline and mobile rate, the connection fee, how the card rounds up your minutes, and what a 20 minute call to a Bangladeshi landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Cricket | 6c/min | 6c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $1.20 |
| 2. Hello World | 5.9c/min | 4.3c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.24 |
| 3. India Call | 6.9c/min | 5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.45 |
| 4. Marathon | 8.4c/min | 7.4c/min | None | 4 min blocks | $1.68 |
| 5. Super Deal | 8.3c/min | 6.1c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.74 |
| 6. Golden Banana | 9.4c/min | 42.4c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $1.88 |
| 7. African Dream | 9.3c/min | 6.8c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.95 |
| 8. Asian Connection | 10.7c/min | 9.8c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $2.14 |
| 9. East Star | 10.4c/min | 8.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.18 |
| 10. Omega | 8.4c/min | 12.4c/min | 59c | 3 min blocks | $2.35 |
| 11. Lime Blue | 12c/min | 12c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $2.40 |
| 12. Easy Calling | 12c/min | 12c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.52 |
Top 12 of 36 cards, sorted by the cost of a 20 minute call to a landline. See all 36 cards.
Best Card for the Way You Call
| If you make | Best card | Cost per call | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short calls to a landline (5 minutes) | Hello World | 35.4c | 5.9c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Hello World | 25.8c | 4.3c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | Hello World | $3.54 | 5.9c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Hello World | $2.58 | 4.3c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Bangladesh often. These are the cheapest cards for three common calling patterns.
| Calling pattern | Best card | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| A 10 minute call every day to a mobile | Hello World | $15.48 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Cricket | $15.60 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Hello World | $11.17 |
A month is counted as 30 days or 4.33 weeks. Prices exclude what your own provider charges for calling the local access number.
Card Sizes and Bonus Credit
| Card | Card sizes |
|---|---|
| Hello World | $5, $10, $20, $50 (+$5 bonus) |
Bigger cards come with bonus credit on some brands. Credit lasts 6 months from your first call or last recharge, and a recharge brings back any credit that has expired.
Start Calling Bangladesh in Three Steps
- Buy the card online. We email you the PIN and the local access numbers.
- Dial the access number for your city, then your PIN.
- Dial 0011 880 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile written 01712 345678 becomes 0011 880 1712 345678.
Compare every card that calls Bangladesh, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Bangladesh from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Bangladesh costs 60c on Cricket. A 1 hour call on Hello World costs $3.54 to a landline and $2.58 to a mobile. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Bangladesh from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 4.3c a minute on Hello World with no connection fee. With no connection fee, landlines start at 5.9c and mobiles at 4.3c, both on Hello World.
Do calls to Bangladeshi mobiles cost more than landlines?
No. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 4.3c a minute to a mobile on Hello World and 5.9c to a landline on Hello World.
What is a +880 number?
A Bangladeshi number. +880 is the country code for Bangladesh. From Australia dial 0011 880, then the number without its first 0.
How do I dial a +880 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 880, then the number without its first 0 if it has one. A mobile written 01712 345678 becomes 0011 880 1712 345678. On a mobile phone you can type +880 instead of 0011 880.
Can I call Bangladesh for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Bangladesh, a phone card costs a few cents a minute.
Do phone cards expire?
Our cards stay active for 6 months from your first call or your last recharge. A recharge restores any credit that has expired.
