The Cheapest Way to Call Abroad from the UK

We compare every option honestly — access numbers, WhatsApp, VoIP apps, eSIMs and money transfer services. PocketDial has been helping UK residents call abroad for over 20 years.

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Established 2003 Over 20 years helping UK residents make affordable international calls.

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Honest Comparisons We include free options like WhatsApp because the right answer depends on your situation.

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268 Countries Covered Detailed guides for every destination — calls, money transfer and travel data.

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No Account Needed Our dial-around service works from any UK landline — no registration, no credit card.

Find Your Country

Select a country below for a full comparison of every calling option, money transfer services and travel eSIMs.

Choose a country to call from the UK:

India

Pakistan

Nigeria

Poland

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USA

Australia

China

Turkey

Zimbabwe

Ghana

Spain

France

UAE

Iran

Jamaica

Kenya

Sri Lanka

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Canada

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Everything You Need to Stay Connected

We cover more than just phone calls. Here is everything we can help you with.

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Cheap International Calls

Whether you're calling from a UK landline or mobile, we compare every option — our own access numbers, WhatsApp, Rebtel and other VoIP apps. The right choice depends on your situation and the person you're calling.

From a landline — no internet, no account From a mobile — WhatsApp or Rebtel No app needed at the other end with Rebtel

Calling from a landline → Calling from a mobile →

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International Money Transfer

If you're sending money home, your bank is almost certainly the most expensive option. Services like Wise and Remitly use the real mid-market exchange rate with transparent fees — typically saving you 3–5% versus a bank transfer.

Wise — mid-market rate, no hidden fees Remitly — on-time delivery guarantee Both support the UK–to–world corridor

Send money with Wise → Send money with Remitly →

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Travel eSIMs

Travelling abroad? Your UK SIM will charge you significantly for data roaming. An eSIM gives you local data rates from the moment you land — no physical SIM swap, no airport queues, no bill shock.

Airalo — plans from £3, instant activation Holafly — unlimited data for longer stays Keep your UK number active alongside

Get a travel eSIM on Airalo → Unlimited data on Holafly →

How to Find the Cheapest Option

The right way to call abroad depends on a few simple factors. Here is how to decide.

Pick your country

Search or browse to find the page for the country you want to call. Each page compares all options side by side.

Does the other person have internet?

If yes, WhatsApp or FaceTime is free. If no — or unreliable — you need a paid option like Rebtel or our access numbers.

Landline or mobile?

UK landline callers get the best rates with dial-around access numbers. UK mobile callers are best served by Rebtel or WhatsApp.

Also sending money?

If you regularly send money home, Wise or Remitly will save you significantly more than any calling service.

About PocketDial

PocketDial has been helping people in the UK make affordable international calls since 2003. We started as a dial-around access number service and have grown into a comprehensive comparison resource — covering every way to call abroad, send money internationally, and stay connected when you travel. We are independent and include free options in our comparisons because giving you the right answer matters more than earning a commission. Our guides cover 268 countries and are updated regularly to reflect the latest rates and services.