sms747 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 whats the best (cheapest) way to call an 0845 number on a mobile from Thailand. Be a long call as to the bank and they have you on hold then lots of security stuff to get through before they answer, then usually go away to ask a supervisor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftvader Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) Skype will be 8p/minute to 0845. You will need to buy credit. I believe that the cheapest package will be £10. If you need to call this number regularly then this credit does not have an expiry date as long as you use it every 180 days. You can also send SMS with Skype too. I have not looked at using a mobile for this as it will be more expensive. Edited May 28, 2013 by draftvader 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRanger Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I call my bank using 00944845 etc. Not sure of the actual cost but it is cheaper than dialling direct. On rare occasions it doesn't connect for some reason. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sms747 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 can't be bothered with skype so will try 009 thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I know Lloyds has an alternative number to its 0845 number if you are calling from abroad - IE a "standard code". It is published on their web help pages. It may be worthwhile checking online to see if you can unearth one for your bank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sumrit Posted May 28, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) Firstly Banks normally have a standard International number to call which won't incur extra charges, whether you use 009..., 00600... or a voip such as Skype. Another option is to dial '+443335432111' then dial the '08.....' number you want when prompted. From a voip system you will then be charged the standard call rate, so, for example, it will only cost the standard 1.4p per minute instead of 8p when using Skype. For people in the UK you can also use this number and it's even better because it's FREE to call. It's designed primarily to prevent wracking up high charges while waiting in a queue after your call has been answered but it also prevents the high charges some '08....' numbers incur. Also, when using your mobile, not only does it prevent those high charges, because '03....' numbers are free you don't pay anything. Even on PAYG it's a free call. http://www.weq4u.co.uk/ You must be in the UK to download the app onto your mobile but you can use the 03.... number from anywhere. For those preferring to use '009...' if you use this number as well you will only pay the normal 6? baht per minute instead of the higher rate '08...' numbers will incur. Edited May 28, 2013 by sumrit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumrit Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Forgot to add another alternative to dialing '08......' is to look for an alternative number on http://www.saynoto0870.com/ You will also find all your banks numbers here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKAsok Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) http://www.saynoto0870.com/ Edit: posted this while sumrit was also posting the same thing. Anyway, +1 for saynoto0870. Edited May 28, 2013 by MKAsok 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Forgot to add another alternative to dialing '08......' is to look for an alternative number on http://www.saynoto0870.com/ You will also find all your banks numbers here. Beat me to it! Lots of alternatives to 0845 there which give the landline number. I use it when I call back to UK. Sent from my GT-I9003 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Look on your bank card, most have the 0845 and the 'calling from overseas' number printed on the back somewhere. totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadingo Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 What about the banks website - contact us section - do they not list a standard UK number from those calling from overseas? Obviously a lot cheaper than their 0845 numbers. Barclays, for example have the 0854's and also list a number to call from overseas that is obviously a lot cheaper Other option being 'saynoto0870' on the internet to get a number for your bank I still prefer the CAT telecom call card 200 Baht card gets you cheaper rates than a 100 Baht card. To call 0845 is abt 6 Baht per minute but do not quote me on that. To phone a standard land land line is 2 Baht per minute. http://www.thaitelephone.com/EN/calling-card/thailand/catphonenet/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54321 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 see http://www.saynoto0870.com/ alternative numbers for most british premium rate local rate numbers, they provide geographical (cheaper) numbers to most companies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 see http://www.saynoto0870.com/ alternative numbers for most british premium rate local rate numbers, they provide geographical (cheaper) numbers to most companies You didn't read the whole thread, did you... totster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
54321 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 see http://www.saynoto0870.com/ alternative numbers for most british premium rate local rate numbers, they provide geographical (cheaper) numbers to most companies You didn't read the whole thread, did you... totster maybe I missed something, not sure what. The site gives alternative numbers to most non geographical numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 see http://www.saynoto0870.com/ alternative numbers for most british premium rate local rate numbers, they provide geographical (cheaper) numbers to most companies You didn't read the whole thread, did you... totster maybe I missed something, not sure what. The site gives alternative numbers to most non geographical numbers Try looking back through the previous posts (if you have nothing better to do) totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon999 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Send a secure email to your bank and ask for a direct number to call from overseas, not premium rate. You can always get a card from CAT Telecom that lets you make cheap calls anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwardrop Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 sign up to VOIP service freecall.com, calls to all UK numbers cost the same Costs €0.01 to €0.02 per minute You need to fund with a deposit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sms747 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Forgot to add another alternative to dialing '08......' is to look for an alternative number on http://www.saynoto0870.com/ You will also find all your banks numbers here. tried that but it just list a lot of 0845 numbers for the bank -tesco bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumrit Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Forgot to add another alternative to dialing '08......' is to look for an alternative number on http://www.saynoto0870.com/ You will also find all your banks numbers here. tried that but it just list a lot of 0845 numbers for the bank -tesco bank Not sure what you're looking for from your comment but assume you want an alternative number for Tesco's banking services. So click on the 'search to find an alternative number' towards the top left of the home page then type tesco into the first option or the 08..... number, if you have it, into the bottom one. Inputting 'TESCO' give you http://www.saynoto0870.com/companysearch.php which contains a long list of all Tesco numbers. 08......numbers with any corresponding geographical numbers and a description of which Tesco department etc it will take you to. Inputting 0845 300 3511, the personal finance number, will take you to http://www.saynoto0870.com/numbersearch.php which shows the 08....numbers with geographical alternatives, including 0141 278 7386 which is the geographical number to call when abroad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sms747 Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 thanks very much for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Go to the banks website where you should find a cheaper no: than 0845 for calls from abroad. If you are with Halifax it's +441133809574. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Go to the banks website where you should find a cheaper no: than 0845 for calls from abroad. If you are with Halifax it's +441133809574. Oh sorry, hadn't seen it was Tesco bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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