Introduction to Prepaid Calling Cards

Why is phone card usage growing so rapidly?
Prepaid phone cards are great MONEY SAVERS! They significantly reduce phone costs, especially for people on the run: business travelers, college students, vacationers and more. They offer convenience and reliability both everyday and in emergency situations.

How do prepaid phone cards work?
When you buy a prepaid phone card, you are paying for a specific amount of calling time. As calls are made, time is automatically logged and deducted from the card until the time is depleted. Other typical charges include maintenance fees and taxes.

Which cards should I buy?
Phone cards differ primarily in the cost of connection fees and the rate per minute offered. The best way to select a card is usually by basing it on the average length of your calls. (This keeps the rate per minute at the most affordable level.) To help you gain the best overall rates for your calls, 1stCallingCard.com recommends the lowest cost cards for "short," "medium" and "long" calls. Please refer to the Home page to find this information to meet your specific needs.

How will I get my card?
Upon receiving your order, we will confirm your credit card information either by phone or over the Internet. Then 1stCallingCard.com will e-mail the access number and PIN number to you. Then you're ready to dial your destination.It's as easy as that!

What do I have to do to use the card?
The e-mail you receive from us will instruct you to dial a toll-free access number, then the PIN and finally, the number you wish to call. Within seconds, your call should be connected.

Do the advertised phone call rates vary at all?
No, the rates remain the same all day, seven-days-a-week anywhere in the continental U.S. Some cards will permit calls originating from Alaska, Hawaii and/or Canada. Depending on the card, the rates for these areas outside of the continental U.S. can, however, be different.

Can I make calls from anywhere using these cards?
Yes, most cards are for calls originating in the U.S. and can be made from any phone in the U.S. For calls made from pay phones, the FCC mandates a fifty-cent fee. Also, rates for calls placed on cellular phones are higher than rates shown on the web site.

Do calling cards expire?
Expiration dates vary, but cards typically expire 3 to 6 months after they are first used.

Is it safe to order on the internet?
Absolutely! Our site uses the latest technology to ensure security of our customer's information. You can order with confidence, knowing that your credit card information will be kept safe. And if you prefer to avoid ordering online completely, you may call us with your order; we will be delighted to assist you.