Top 10 Prepaid Phone Card Tips - Find the Right Calling Card

If you want to purchase a prepaid phone card online or over the counter, you will quickly see that there are thousands of cards available.

So, how do you choose the right phone card for your individual needs?
Top 10 Questions to ask before buying a prepaid 'phone card

1) What rate does the card offer to my calling destination (typically shown as ¢/min)? Confirm rates before you call and remember that some rates may fluctuate. Also, calls made to international cell phones are generally billed at a higher rate.

2) Do the rates vary depending on the hour of the day? Be sure that the rate you receive remains constant throughout the entire day. Unless otherwise stated, the advertised rate should be constant no matter what time of day.

3) What is the Minute Billing or Minute Rounding schedule for the card? Rounding (minute billing) refers to the increments in which phone calls are billed. For example, with 3 minute rounding, a 4 minute phone call would be billed as a 6 minute phone call. With 1 minute rounding, the same 4 minute call would be billed as a 4 minute call.

4) Will I be charged for calls that do not connect? Know in advance if you will be charged for attempting a call that does not connect. Please confirm this with the carrier by contacting their customer service department.

5) Are there any additional fees or taxes? Some phone cards include additional fees and/or taxes. Adding these fees allows carriers and retailers to to keep their advertised rates extra low. You can avoid many types of additional fees and taxes by using all of your minutes in one call. Remember... fees and taxes effectively reduce the number of minutes you\'ll receive.

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SpeedyPin has been serving customers on the Internet since 1997. We began as a family business and have grown to become one of the largest online phone card merchants. We believe our growth has been fueled by a simple commitment: to sell reliable phone cards that offer discount rates and deliver the minutes they promise. We back that up with a convenient order process, whether by Web or phone, and friendly customer support. We offer wholesale discounts on selected cards.