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Cheap calls to Pakistan from Australia start at 3.6c a minute on Mr Calls, plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, Pakistani landlines start at 4.3c and mobiles at 4.7c, both 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 Pakistani 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 Pakistan, 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 Pakistani landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Super Deal | 4.3c/min | 4.7c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 90.3c |
| 2. India Call | 5c/min | 5.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.05 |
| 3. Hello World | 6.1c/min | 6.6c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.28 |
| 4. African Dream | 6.8c/min | 7.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.43 |
| 5. Mr Calls | 3.6c/min | 3.9c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $1.65 |
| 6. White | 4.3c/min | 4.7c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $1.79 |
| 7. Easy Calling | 10.5c/min | 10.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.21 |
| 8. Cricket | 12c/min | 13c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $2.40 |
| 9. Ring Me | 10.5c/min | 9.5c/min | 49c | 3 min blocks | $2.69 |
| 10. All Seasons | 13.5c/min | 13.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.83 |
| 11. Fish | 15.4c/min | 15.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $3.08 |
| 12. Click Too | 15.4c/min | 15.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $3.08 |
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) | Super Deal | 25.8c | 4.3c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Super Deal | 28.2c | 4.7c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | Super Deal | $2.58 | 4.3c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Super Deal | $2.82 | 4.7c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Pakistan 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 | $16.92 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Super Deal | $11.74 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Super Deal | $12.21 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Super Deal | $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 Pakistan 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 92 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile written 0300 1234567 becomes 0011 92 300 1234567. Drop only the first 0, not the 3 after it.
Compare every card that calls Pakistan, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Pakistan from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Pakistan costs 51.6c on Super Deal. A 1 hour call on Super Deal costs $2.58 to a landline and $2.82 to a mobile. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Pakistan 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 3.6c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 4.3c and mobiles at 4.7c, both on Super Deal.
How do I call a Pakistani mobile from Australia?
Dial 0011 92, then the mobile number without its first 0. 0300 1234567 becomes 0011 92 300 1234567, or +92 300 1234567 on a mobile.
What are the area codes for Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad?
Karachi is 021, Lahore 042 and Islamabad and Rawalpindi share 051. From Australia drop the 0, for example 0011 92 21 for Karachi.
Can I call Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 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.
