Calling Card Buyer's Guide

Top 10 Calling Card Tips

Here are our Top 10 calling card tips. Follow highlighted links for more information.

1. Low priced cards aren't necessarily the best deal because they often have higher fees and surcharges.
2. To avoid scams, you should choose a reliable, reputable vendor first, then pick the best phone card.
3. Buy calling cards online instead of retail stores so you can verify company credentials and reputation.
4. Use online account management to take advantage of advanced dialing and advanced billing features.
5. Complicated phone card pricing makes it hard to estimate your actual per minute rate and how many minutes you'll actually get.
6. Phone card vendors are notorious for hidden fees. Focus on vendors with no hidden fees and full disclosure of all rates and fees. See disclosure example
7. In general, 1-minute and 3-minute cards offer the best value.
• Choose a 1-minute card if your average call length is less than 12 minutes
• Choose a 3-minute card if your calls are more than 12 minutes
8. In general, 1-second and 6-second cards are not a good value because higher per minute rates offset the benefits of better call metering.
9. If you use calling cards alot or have a lot of friends who do, save money by choosing a vendor with a good rewards program
10. Buy from vendors who have prominent and straightforward return policies and sensible satisfaction guarantees