15 Best Calling Cards from USA to India

Calling cards are probably the cheapest way to call India, if you opt out computer-computer calling methods like Skype and Google Talk. Calling cards lets you call mobile phone and lan phones via your phones and is the best way to call folks back at home. I’ve been trying different India calling cards for the last couple of years and in this review, we will take a look at which are the best calling cards to India, based on cost and call quality. If you are looking to buy calling cards, read on…

If you’re looking for other cheap ways to call India, check out this article.

How Do India Calling Cards Work?

Calling cards are physical cards (credit card shaped) that can be bought online or from local stores that sell them. They have number sequences printed on them. After buying calling cards you need to call up their toll-free numbers to activate the card. This requires you to call up a number and punch in some number sequences as printed on the card. This activates a certain amount of calling time (depending on what you bought) that you can use to call India from USA.

To call India from USA using a calling card, you have to dial the specified number, punch in the code (as mentioned on the card or as instructed) and then dial the target number. Most cards offer detailed instructions while activating the service and they are mostly printed on the calling card. It’s easy for anyone to find out the process.

20 Cheap India Calling Cards

I have used several calling cards while staying in USA to call India and from my experience, the following are the cheapest calling card options to call India from USA.

Here are the best India calling cards. They are sorted from cheapest to most expensive.

1. USA to India Calling Card Brand – Call91

USA to India Calling Rate with 91 is.011¢/min, the lowest I’ve seen so far.

2. Tel Can India Calling Cards

Tel Can’s USA to India Calling Rate is 0.011¢/min. Although they promise cheapest calling rates to India, when you look at the fine print, they have several terms and conditions that looks doubtful.

3. Calling Card Brand – Zap Tel

ZapTel is an online store that sells many other brands of USA to India Calling cards. Their rate starts from 0.7¢/min onwards.

4. Calling Card Brand – AmanTel

Aman Tel is a popular brand of India calling cards. They offer various USA to India Calling cards at different rates starting from 1¢/min. Interestingly, they have coupons for first time users that will give you some 300 minutes for free.

5. SpeedyPin

Probably one of the most popular brands, SpeedyPin has several bundles and offers to choose from. Their call quality is superior considering other brands, but their packages aren’t cheap.
USA to India Calling Rate – 1¢/min

6. No Calling Cards Required – Indialed

With Indialed you don’t need any cards but just a series of numbers to dial in. USA to India Calling Rate – 1¢/min

7. Calling Card Brand – Raza

USA to India Calling Rate – 1.2¢/min

8. Calling Card Brand – HelloIndia

USA to India Calling Rate – 1.4¢/min

9. PhoneIndia

USA to India Calling Rate – 1.6¢/min

10. Calling Card Brand – Vonage

They have VOIP phones that you can use to call India phones, both mobile and landlines, but the “unlimited” claim is not really unlimited. They have a 2-3 month first time user discount which is very impressive. Also, they have an extension app for mobile phones from which you can place the calls. USA to India Calling Rate is 1.64¢/min though.

Other notable USA to India Calling Card Services

11. ComFi

USA to India Calling Rate – 1.7¢/min

12. Reliance Call

USA to India Calling Rate – 1.9¢/min

13. WQN

USA to India Calling Rate – 1.9¢/min

14. CallPune

USA to India Calling Rate – 2¢/min

15. Call Hyderabad

USA to India Calling Rate – 2¢/min

Which service have you used so far and how was your experience? Let me know in comments.