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Cheap calls to the UK from Australia start at 2.4c a minute on Call Anywhere, plus 99c a call. With no connection fee, UK landlines start at 3.2c and mobiles at 9.8c, 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 UK 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 the UK, 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 UK landline costs. UK mobiles cost more than landlines, so check the mobile column if you mostly call mobiles.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Super Deal | 3.2c/min | 9.8c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 67.2c |
| 2. East Star | 3.4c/min | 24.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 71.4c |
| 3. Easy Calling | 3.9c/min | 25.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 81.9c |
| 4. Chats | 4.4c/min | 30.4c/min | None | 1 min blocks | 88c |
| 5. Fish | 4.4c/min | 29.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | 88c |
| 6. Hello World | 4.2c/min | 19.9c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 88.2c |
| 7. Home | 4.4c/min | 24.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 92.4c |
| 8. Day to Day | 4.5c/min | 25c/min | None | 3 min blocks | 94.5c |
| 9. Marathon | 4.8c/min | 34.4c/min | None | 4 min blocks | 96c |
| 10. All Seasons | 4.9c/min | 24.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.03 |
| 11. Golden Banana | 5.5c/min | 48.4c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $1.10 |
| 12. Lime Blue | 5.5c/min | 27c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $1.10 |
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 | 19.2c | 3.2c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Super Deal | 58.8c | 9.8c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | Super Deal | $1.92 | 3.2c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Super Deal | $5.88 | 9.8c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call the UK 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 | $35.28 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Super Deal | $8.74 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Super Deal | $25.46 |
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 the UK 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 44 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile 07700 900123 becomes 0011 44 7700 900123. Our guide on how to call the UK from Australia has a number converter.
Compare every card that calls the UK, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call the UK from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in the UK costs 38.4c on Super Deal. A 1 hour call on Super Deal costs $1.92 to a landline and $5.88 to a mobile. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call the UK 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 3.2c and mobiles at 9.8c, both on Super Deal.
Do calls to UK mobiles cost more than landlines?
Yes. The lowest rate with no connection fee is 3.2c a minute to a landline and 9.8c to a mobile.
Can I call UK 0800 numbers with a phone card?
Do not rely on it. UK freephone numbers are only free from inside the UK, and many do not accept calls from overseas.
Can I call the UK 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 the UK, 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.
