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Cheap calls to France from Australia start at 1.5c a minute on Ring Me, plus 49c a call. With no connection fee, French landlines start at 2.3c and mobiles at 8.9c, both on Hello World. 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 French 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 France, 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 French landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hello World | 2.3c/min | 8.9c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 48.3c |
| 2. Asian Connection | 2.5c/min | 23.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | 50c |
| 3. Day to Day | 2.4c/min | 22.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 50.4c |
| 4. Easy Calling | 2.5c/min | 19.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 52.5c |
| 5. All Seasons | 2.5c/min | 23.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 52.5c |
| 6. Diamond | 2.5c/min | 33.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 52.5c |
| 7. India Call | 2.5c/min | 10.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 52.5c |
| 8. Super Deal | 3c/min | 12.6c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 63c |
| 9. Cricket | 3.3c/min | 26.1c/min | None | 2 min blocks | 66c |
| 10. Golden Banana | 3.4c/min | 53.4c/min | None | 1 min blocks | 68c |
| 11. Lime Blue | 3.4c/min | 22.5c/min | None | 1 min blocks | 68c |
| 12. Click Too | 3.4c/min | 25.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | 68c |
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 | 13.8c | 2.3c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Hello World | 53.4c | 8.9c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | Hello World | $1.38 | 2.3c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Hello World | $5.34 | 8.9c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call France 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 | $32.04 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Hello World | $6.28 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Hello World | $23.12 |
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 France 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 33 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile written 06 12 34 56 78 becomes 0011 33 6 12 34 56 78.
Compare every card that calls France, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call France from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in France costs 25c on Asian Connection. A 1 hour call on Hello World costs $1.38 to a landline and $5.34 to a mobile. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call France 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 1.5c a minute on Ring Me plus 49c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 2.3c and mobiles at 8.9c, both on Hello World.
Do calls to French mobiles cost more than landlines?
Yes. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 2.3c a minute to a landline and 8.9c to a mobile, both on Hello World. Check the mobile column in the table if you mostly call mobiles.
Which country has the code +33?
France. From Australia dial 0011 33, then the number. Drop the first 0 of the French number.
What do I put in front of a French mobile number?
From Australia put 0011 33 in front and drop the first 0. 06 12 34 56 78 becomes 0011 33 6 12 34 56 78, or +33 on a mobile phone.
Do these rates cover Reunion and other French overseas areas?
No. Reunion, Mayotte and the other overseas departments have their own country codes, such as +262 for Reunion, and their own rates. A French number starting 0262 or 0692 is in Reunion, so dial it with 0011 262, not 0011 33.
Can I call France 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 France, 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.
