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Deep Cheap International Calls is very easy to use. All you have to do is to top-up with some credit, and then start making low cost calls.

Our frequently asked questions are below, and you'll probably find the answer to your question in there. If you can't, or if you'd like to contact us to give us a suggestion or some other feedback, please contact us.

Our top-up service lets you call anywhere in the world from just 4 cents/min. Just top-up your phone and then make your call by dialing one of our access numbers followed by your full international number. You can use the service from any landline or mobile (either pay-as-you or contract) - just make sure you dial the access number for the country you're in.

Who can use the service?
Anyone! If you make international calls, from any type of phone (landline at home, work or your mobile) and want great rates with an easy-to-use service, Deep Cheap International Calls is for you.

You can use Deep Cheap International Calls to make cheap international calls from all these countries to anywhere in the world:

  • Belgium
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Spain
  • Switerzland
  • United Kingdom*
  • USA
* Although the service and your credit can be used from the UK, if you're resident in the UK, you should use our UK service which is priced in sterling and designed for UK use. You should only use this service from the UK if you use the service in another country and travel to the UK, or if you want to test the service out before you travel. (For example, some customers top-up to use the service in Spain, but want to test it before leaving the UK.)

We're planning on expanding into new countries, so if your country isn't on the list, check back frequently or contact us.

How does it work?
You buy credit from us in advance online. It's a bit like a calling card, but much better quality, and without the scams associated with calling cards like daily administration fees and so on.

  • Top up online securely using your credit card, debit card or PayPal account.
  • We'll text you back, confirming your purchase.
  • You then dial the access number for the country you're in. You can call the number directly from your mobile, or from any other phone (using a PIN). Calls are charged as national calls, so they're generally included in any free or bundled minutes you might have for calling landlines.
  • You then enter your international number, including 00 and the country code. We connect you, charging your Deep Cheap International Calls credit at the quoted per-minute rate.
How do I pay?
You pay by topping up online, either by credit card, debit card or PayPal. The transaction is securely processed by PayPal Merchant Services, but note you don't need to have a PayPal account. Your Deep Cheap International Calls account is instantly topped up. We send you a text confirming the balance, and every time you make a call, you'll get a reminder of how much credit you have left. When your credit starts running low, just come back to this site and top-up again.

Where can I call?
You can call hundreds of destinations worldwide, both landlines and mobiles. You can call landlines in UK, China, Spain, USA and Poland for just 4 cents per minute. Calls to UK mobiles are just 15 cents per minute. See destinations for a full list of our low rates.

How can I top-up?
If you're running low on credit, just repeat the initial top-up process. It's easy. For example, if you have 40 cents left, and top up with €10, you'll now have €10.40 worth of credit in your account. Simple, quick and easy!

How many calls can I make?
As many as you want! You can use the Deep Cheap International Calls service at any time of the day or night, and you can keep on making calls until your credit runs out or expires. (Credit expires six months after purchase, but further top-ups extend the life of your credit.) Remember you can top-up online at any time.

Is the service suitable for when I'm roaming abroad?
Not directly. You should only call our access numbers from a local phone. For example, if you're using Deep Cheap International Calls to make cheap calls from Spain, you should dial our Spanish access number from a Spanish landline, mobile or payphone. If you call from a UK or other foreign mobile, you'll be charged international rates by your mobile provider. You might find it cheaper and easier to buy a local SIM card for your mobile or call from a payphone.

Do I have to dial the access number every time I make a call?
If you have some numbers which you call frequently, you can program the access number, a pause, and then your destination number, into your phone book. The exact process varies between phone manufacturer, but see our tips and tricks section for more details.

Can I use the service from the UK?
As mentioned in the "who can use this service" section, please use our UK service for making cheap international calls if you're resident in the UK. Top-ups with this service are made with sterling. Note that your Deep Cheap International Calls credit can be used from the UK, but you should only do this if you normally use the service in a different country and are travelling to the UK, or you're resident in the UK and want to test the service before travelling to another country.

Why can't I top-up in dollars for calling from the US?
To keep our costs consistent, we require payment in Euro. Adding support for payment in dollars would put us at risk of changing exchange rates. We might offer the ability to top-up in dollars in future.

What if I have a problem or need help with the service?
Go to the contact us section of the web site and tell us what's wrong. Please be sure to give us all the information we ask for - the more information you give, the quicker we'll be able to investigate and fix the problem for you.


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