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Cheap calls to Nigeria from Australia start at 8.3c a minute on Mr Calls, plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, Nigerian landlines start at 11.1c on African Dream and mobiles at 9.9c on Super Deal. 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 Nigerian 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 Nigeria, 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 Nigerian landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. African Dream | 11.1c/min | 15.7c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.33 |
| 2. Super Deal | 12.2c/min | 9.9c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.56 |
| 3. India Call | 14.2c/min | 11.6c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.98 |
| 4. Mr Calls | 10.1c/min | 8.3c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $3.01 |
| 5. East Star | 15.5c/min | 88c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $3.25 |
| 6. White | 12.2c/min | 9.9c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $3.45 |
| 7. All Seasons | 16.5c/min | 100c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $3.46 |
| 8. Day to Day | 16.5c/min | 35c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $3.46 |
| 9. Hello Darling | 17.4c/min | 29.4c/min | None | 4 min blocks | $3.48 |
| 10. Ring Me | 14.4c/min | 29c/min | 49c | 3 min blocks | $3.51 |
| 11. Hello World | 17.2c/min | 14c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $3.61 |
| 12. Cricket | 18.1c/min | 21.1c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $3.62 |
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) | African Dream | 66.6c | 11.1c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Super Deal | 59.4c | 9.9c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | African Dream | $6.66 | 11.1c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Mr Calls | $5.87 | 8.3c/min, 89c a call, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Nigeria 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 | Super Deal | $35.64 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | African Dream | $30.30 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Mr Calls | $25.42 |
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 |
|---|---|
| African Dream | $5, $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus), $60 (+$6 bonus) |
| Super Deal | $5, $10, $20, $50 (+$5 bonus) |
| Mr Calls | $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus), $60 (+$6 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 Nigeria 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 234 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile written 0803 123 4567 becomes 0011 234 803 123 4567.
Compare every card that calls Nigeria, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Nigeria from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Nigeria costs $1.33 on African Dream. A 1 hour call costs $6.66 to a landline on African Dream and $5.87 to a mobile on Mr Calls. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Nigeria 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 8.3c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 11.1c on African Dream and mobiles at 9.9c on Super Deal.
Do calls to Nigerian mobiles cost more than landlines?
No. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 9.9c a minute to a mobile on Super Deal and 11.1c to a landline on African Dream.
Is 234 the country code for Nigeria?
Yes. +234 is Nigeria. From Australia dial 0011 234, then the number without its first 0.
How do I dial a +234 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 234, then the number without its first 0 if it has one. A mobile written 0803 123 4567 becomes 0011 234 803 123 4567. On a mobile phone you can type +234 instead of 0011 234.
Did Nigerian landline numbers change?
Yes. Since 1 January 2024 every Nigerian landline has 20 added after the first 0, so a Lagos number that started 01 now starts 0201. From Australia 0201 234 5678 becomes 0011 234 201 234 5678. Mobile numbers did not change.
How do people in Nigeria call Australia?
Nigeria uses 009 to call overseas, not 00. An Australian mobile 0412 345 678 is dialled 009 61 412 345 678 from Nigeria, or +61 412 345 678 from a mobile.
Can I call Nigeria 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 Nigeria, a phone card costs from 11.1c a minute to a landline and 9.9c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
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.
