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Cheap calls to Vietnam from Australia start at 3.5c a minute on Mr Calls, plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, Vietnamese landlines and mobiles both start at 5.8c on Asian Connection. 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 Vietnamese 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 Vietnam, 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 Vietnamese landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Asian Connection | 5.8c/min | 5.8c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $1.16 |
| 2. Super Deal | 6.4c/min | 6.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.34 |
| 3. India Call | 6.6c/min | 6.6c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.39 |
| 4. Mr Calls | 3.5c/min | 3.5c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $1.62 |
| 5. Hello World | 8c/min | 8c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.68 |
| 6. African Dream | 8.9c/min | 8.9c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.87 |
| 7. Cricket | 9.7c/min | 10.6c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $1.94 |
| 8. White | 5.6c/min | 5.6c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $2.07 |
| 9. Sanuk | 10.5c/min | 33c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $2.10 |
| 10. Mates Rates | 7.5c/min | 12.4c/min | 79c | 3 min blocks | $2.37 |
| 11. Smile | 9.5c/min | 10.5c/min | 49c | 2 min blocks | $2.39 |
| 12. Easy Calling | 12.4c/min | 12.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.60 |
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) | Asian Connection | 34.8c | 5.8c/min, no connection fee, 2 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Asian Connection | 34.8c | 5.8c/min, no connection fee, 2 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | Mr Calls | $2.99 | 3.5c/min, 89c a call, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Mr Calls | $2.99 | 3.5c/min, 89c a call, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Vietnam 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 | Asian Connection | $17.40 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Asian Connection | $15.08 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Mr Calls | $12.95 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Asian Connection | $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 Vietnam 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 84 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile written 0912 345 678 becomes 0011 84 912 345 678.
Compare every card that calls Vietnam, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Vietnam from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Vietnam costs 58c on Asian Connection. A 1 hour call costs $2.99 to a landline or 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 Vietnam 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 3.5c a minute on Mr Calls plus 89c a call. With no connection fee, landlines and mobiles both start at 5.8c on Asian Connection.
Do calls to Vietnamese mobiles cost more than landlines?
No. With no connection fee, landlines and mobiles both start at 5.8c a minute on Asian Connection.
How do I dial a +84 number from Australia?
Dial 0011 84, then the number without its first 0 if it has one. A mobile written 0912 345 678 becomes 0011 84 912 345 678. On a mobile phone you can type +84 instead of 0011 84.
How do I call Ho Chi Minh City from Australia?
Dial 0011 84, then the area code without its 0, then the local number. Ho Chi Minh City is 28 and Hanoi is 24, so a Ho Chi Minh City landline is 0011 84 28 and the rest of the number.
Why did Vietnamese mobile numbers change?
Vietnam moved every 11 digit mobile number to 10 digits from 15 September 2018. For example, numbers starting 0168 now start 038, and 0120 now starts 070. If an old number does not connect, ask for the new 10 digit number.
Can I call Vietnam 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 Vietnam, 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.
