Stay in touch with friends and family abroad with a pre-paid £5, £10 or £20 phonecard.
Key benefits
- Inclusive and Half Price international calls: to selected countries every weekend
- No hidden charges: no connection fees or contracts - just make the call from your phone.
- Easy to use: just three simple steps and you’ll be talking to that special someone.
Inclusive and Half Price international calls
Catch up with friends and family. Every month you can call some overseas destinations for Free or Half Price. Take a look at the table to find out where and when.
| Month 2016/2017 | Free calls on Saturdays* 020 & 0800 access numbers | Special rate 1ppm calls on Saturdays* 020 access number only | Half-price weekend calls** 020 & 0800 access numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2016 | Greece & Hungary (landlines) | India (landlines & mobiles) | Nigeria |
| February 2016 | France, Germany, Australia & New Zealand (landlines) | Bangladesh | |
| March 2016 | Poland, Romania & Ireland (landlines) | Nigeria | |
| April 2016 | Canada & the United States (landlines & mobiles) | South Afria (landlines) | |
| May 206 | Greece, Hungary, Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Finland(landlines) | India (landlines & mobiles) | |
| June 2016 | France, Germany, Australia & New Zealand (landlines) | China (landlines & mobiles) | |
| July 2016 | Poland, Romania,, Ireland, Spain & Italy (landlines) | Thailand (landlines & mobiles) | |
| August 2016 | Canada & the United States (landlines & mobiles) | South Africa (landlines) | |
| September 2016 | Greece, Hungary, Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Finland(landlines) | India (landlines & Mobiles) | |
| October 2016 | France, Germany, Australia & New Zealand (landlines) | China (landlines & mobiles) | |
| November 2016 | Poland, Romania,, Ireland, Spain & Italy (landlines) | Thailand (landlines & mobiles) | |
| December 2016 | Canada & the United States (landlines & mobiles) | South Africa (landlines) | |
| January 2017 | Greece, Hungary, Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Finland(landlines) | India (landlines & mobiles) | |
| February 2017 | France, Germany, Australia & New Zealand (landlines) | China (landlines & mobiles) | |
| March 2017 | Poland, Romania, Ireland, Spain & Italy (landlines) | Thailand (landlines & mobiles) |
*Between 12 noon and midnight GMT.
** Bangladesh and Nigeria half-price weekend calls between
Saturday 00:00:00 hours to Sunday 23:59:59 hours.
How it works
Pop into Steeple Claydon Post Office and pick up a phonecard. On its back you’ll see it has a unique PIN and two access numbers.
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- You’ll find a unique PIN and two access numbers (beginning 0800 & 020) on the back. Make sure you know which is the right access number for you before you dial it.
- Use the Freephone number, 0800 to avoid being charged by your service provider. As of 1 July 2016, 0800 numbers are free for landlines and mobiles.
- Tap in your PIN when you’re prompted.
- When you hear the next prompt, dial the number you want. Make sure you include the full international code.
Want to make another call? Just enter # #.
Just so you know, £5 and £10 phonecards expire 60 days after you first use your pin, while the £20 card expires 90 days after.
This financial website really gives the Post Office Phone Card the thumbs up for both value and honesty on their charges.
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/bills/article-1685061/The-10-hidden-charges-on-phone-cards.html