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Cheap calls to Hong Kong from Australia start at 2.4c a minute on Call Anywhere, plus 99c a call. With no connection fee, Hong Kong landlines start at 4.4c on Easy Calling and mobiles at 3.4c on Fish. 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong, 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 Hong Kong landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Mabuhay Pinoy | 4.4c/min | 5c/min | None | 2 min blocks | 88c |
| 2. Easy Calling | 4.4c/min | 6.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 92.4c |
| 3. Cricket | 5.5c/min | 8.9c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $1.10 |
| 4. Omega | 2.5c/min | 4.4c/min | 59c | 3 min blocks | $1.11 |
| 5. Monster Minutes | 3.5c/min | 2.4c/min | 49c | 4 min blocks | $1.19 |
| 6. Smile | 3.5c/min | 3.4c/min | 49c | 2 min blocks | $1.19 |
| 7. Ring Me | 3.5c/min | 2.5c/min | 49c | 3 min blocks | $1.23 |
| 8. A1 | 4.4c/min | 3.4c/min | 39c | 1 min blocks | $1.27 |
| 9. Hello Darling | 6.4c/min | 5.4c/min | None | 4 min blocks | $1.28 |
| 10. India Call | 6.1c/min | 5.1c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.28 |
| 11. Golden Banana | 6.5c/min | 10.4c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $1.30 |
| 12. Marathon | 6.5c/min | 5.5c/min | None | 4 min blocks | $1.30 |
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) | Easy Calling | 26.4c | 4.4c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Fish | 20.4c | 3.4c/min, no connection fee, 2 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | Omega | $2.09 | 2.5c/min, 59c a call, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Monster Minutes | $1.93 | 2.4c/min, 49c a call, 4 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Hong Kong 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 | Fish | $10.20 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Mabuhay Pinoy | $11.44 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Monster Minutes | $8.36 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Easy Calling | $10, $20, $50 (+$5 bonus) |
| Fish | $5, $10, $20, $40, $50 |
| Omega | $10, $20 (+$2 bonus), $40 (+$4 bonus) |
| Monster Minutes | $10, $20, $30 (+$2 bonus), $60 (+$4 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 Hong Kong 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 852 and the number, then press #. A mobile written 6123 4567 becomes 0011 852 6123 4567. More examples and a number converter are in our guide on how to call Hong Kong from Australia.
Compare every card that calls Hong Kong, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Hong Kong from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Hong Kong costs 44c on Mabuhay Pinoy. A 1 hour call costs $2.09 to a landline on Omega and $1.93 to a mobile on Monster Minutes. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Hong Kong 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 2.4c a minute on Call Anywhere plus 99c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 4.4c on Easy Calling and mobiles at 3.4c on Fish.
Do calls to Hong Kong mobiles cost more than landlines?
No. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 3.4c a minute to a mobile on Fish and 4.4c to a landline on Easy Calling.
What is the country code for Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is +852. Numbers have 8 digits and there are no area codes, so from Australia dial 0011 852 and all 8 digits, for example 0011 852 6123 4567.
Is calling Hong Kong the same price as calling China?
With no connection fee, Hong Kong landlines start at 4.4c a minute on Easy Calling, dearer than mainland China, which starts at 2.4c on Day to Day. Hong Kong has its own country code, 852, so it is priced separately from China (86).
Can I call Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong, 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.
