Tesco International Calling Reviews 210

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, positive attitude, and ability to resolve issues efficiently. Many people highlight the exceptional customer service, appreciating the personalized and understanding approach, quick responses, and clear guidance provided by agents. The service itself is often described as excellent, with consumers noting its ease of use and effectiveness for international calls. However, some customers also noted issues with the app and service functionality. A few people experienced problems with the app not working or connecting, particularly when traveling, and some reported difficulties with call quality. There were also instances where customers felt there was a lack of support when issues arose, and some expressed frustration with credit expiry policies not being clearly communicated.

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had an issue with not being able to top up. One call to their helpline and spoke to Riz who was very helpful. Took the time to check with billing and came back to me as promised with an update. Honest... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed to dial an international number which uses 'options' like "Press 1 for English, Press 2 for French" etc. Having asked around, it appears that the Tesco Int'l Calling card is the on... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I urgently needed to contact NHS services (who don't/won't communicate using email) in UK while travelling to Japan. I found it easy to set up the app and it worked perfectly. I was delighted to find... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have aged parents that live in Australia and they only just know how to use the phone as a phone never mind apps like Whatsapp. So being able to actually call their phone at such a cheap rate is br... See more

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  1. Telecommunications Service Provider

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Use Tesco International Calling for low cost international calls to any number. Also send Mobile Airtime recharge worldwide to friends and family. Stay connected, for less


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

210 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

How annoying

How annoying! in these times of high prices on everyday essentials and austerity. been told my credit expired after a 180days.
You must be joking, i never signed any agreement with TESCO on that term.

30 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tested,trusted and reliable

Needed to change my number to new,had expired credit on old number, then after changing over, to my amazement tesco reapplied back my credit .
Thanks tesco

17 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yes I have been with Tesco…awesome experience

Yes I have been with Tesco international for long time. Its a great experience as i sent an international credit in a wrong number yesterday. Catherine just refunded me the money. Its fantastic. I am so happy with Tesco international. They are best 👌 my experience has alwayz been excellent with them. Thanks a lot Catherine for solving my query so quickly and so happy for the refund.

6 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good App, Great Customer Service

I needed to dial an international number which uses 'options' like "Press 1 for English, Press 2 for French" etc. Having asked around, it appears that the Tesco Int'l Calling card is the only one that can satisfy that criteria.

Well, the cost is rather minimal so I bought a card to try.

It needs to work on an app, which shows all the dialling codes, and how much air time your current credit can have with any particular country. Brilliant! So no guess work or having to go blank while on an important phone call.

In between, I had a problem connecting and contacted Customer Service. Catherine was brilliant, very capable in detecting my problem and solved it really quickly.

Well, with such responsible Customer Service and an app that gives a clear picture of what I need to know, I don't see any reason why I need to seek elsewhere.

Yes, recommended!

4 February 2026
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Catherine, who goes above and beyond with all our customers 🧡. We pride ourselves in our Customer Service, if you ever need support you know we are on hand to help, thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Whats happned?

I have been using Tesco International daily for a number of years until today when it wouldnt load, on checking the app it said "This app wont work with your device"
No advance warning, nothing. I appreciate that technology moves on and sometimes it is necessary to end support for some devices but the lack of warning just shows what this company thinks of its customers.

30 January 2026
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your review and apologies for your experience. Its a shame you rated us 1 star after several years of use 😢. We did notify customers for several months, with in app notifications about the change. We also have a customer service team on hand, 0330 001 0257 to help you explain how to continue to use our service. Thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great listening

Hiya,
Riaz been very helpful, knowledgeable, approachable, took time to listen and provide thoughtful guidance. His guidance was clear and practical. I especially appreciated Riaz's responsiveness, responsible and supportive attitude. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking reliable and professional guidance.

28 January 2026
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Riaz, who goes above and beyond with all our customers 🧡. We pride ourselves in our Customer Service, if you ever need support you know we are on hand to help, thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Caution - 'hidden' expiry of calling credit

Be very cautious about the Tesco International Calling App.
As per other negative review, I went to use the International Calling app and found that my credit had expired.
Nowhere on the main pages of Tesco International Calling website does Tesco state this fact or make it clear.
I had the app insatalled at the mobile counter in Tesco's Crediton store. They were pleased enough to take payment for my initial credit and install it on my phone, which appeared to be helpful at the time, but nobody explained that the credit was time sensitive and that it would vanish after a time period.
The first I knew was when I needed to use it and found that my credit had vanished.
Doubtlessly Tesco will claim that somewhere buried in T&Cs, this is revelaed, but this does not constitute adequate clarification of the' rip-off in waiting', prior to, or at the point of sale.
I have been with Tesco Mobile for years and for the future, I will now find it very hard to trust Tesco when they stoop to using such cheap rip-off tricks as this.

(post Tesco response edit)
The reply from Tesco completely fails to address the point of my complaint (intentionally or otherwise).
The message was that the life of the credit purchased is NOT mentioned on the main web page (which I did check, to see how the app worked – and where Tesco makes no mention of 'credit-life') and it was NOT mentioned in store at the point of sale by the person who installed the app on my phone and took payment.
Your final suggestion is that I should have checked in the app on my phone, for an expiry date which I never knew existed!! The first time I even looked at the app on my phone was when I needed to make an international call, at which point, I agree that indeed I was able to see the 'use-by' date - because all my credit had vanished.

22 January 2026
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your review. There is nothing to be cautious about, as our expiry policy has to be agreed to upon sign up, and you can see your expiry date at all times when you open our app. If you are even then unsure, you can find the information via our always available Terms and Conditions. Our customer service team is always on hand to contact if you are even unsure about any feature in the app, just give us a call on 0330 001 0257. Thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spoke to a wonderful woman called Sana…

Spoke to a wonderful woman called Sana who helped me set up international calling from Scotland to Cyprus. I’d highly recommend this service!

15 January 2026
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Sanna, who goes above and beyond with all our customers 🧡. We pride ourselves in our Customer Service, if you ever need support you know we are on hand to help, thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MarcM

Spoke to Sanna today re the new Calling App, all my questions answered perfectly. She was so helpful. This app is fantastic for calling people abroad, so much better than other apps I've tried, and costs are so much better than other providers. Good work Tesco.

13 January 2026
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Sanna, who goes above and beyond with all our customers 🧡. We pride ourselves in our Customer Service, if you ever need support you know we are on hand to help, thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service when I needed…

Great customer service when I needed help using the card.

6 January 2026
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Thanks for your review and rating. Glad to hear you experienced the excellent support our team provide. Don't forget to keep checking your app for the latest offers and updates, to ensure you keep getting the best experience, thanks Tesco Calling

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best

The best customer service I have experienced. I had an issue with my app and it was resolved in less than 3 mins. I am so happy to be with you Tesco International calls

5 January 2026
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Thanks for your review and rating. Glad to hear you experienced the excellent support our team provide. Don't forget to keep checking your app for the latest offers and updates, to ensure you keep getting the best experience, thanks Tesco Calling

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding customer supportI…

The app itself is fine and does what I want it to do. The 5 stars is for truly excellent customer service, following my complaint about functionality loss. Thank you Riaz! He talked me through the issues and could provide a good workaround for one. The other is a known bug which they are working on. I was not expecting such a great level of support. Well done Tesco app team!

31 December 2025
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Riaz, who goes above and beyond with all our customers 🧡. We pride ourselves in our Customer Service, if you ever need support you know we are on hand to help, thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having problems after downloading the…

Having problems after downloading the app on my new phone. Sanna was very helpful and informative.

16 December 2025
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Sanna, who goes above and beyond with all our customers 🧡. We pride ourselves in our Customer Service, if you ever need support you know we are on hand to help, thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Difficulty topping up card

I was having a difficult time topping up my card as the system went down yesterday evening so I phoned the Tesco helpline this morning and a lovely lady by the name of Sanna answered right away, checked my account and fixed the problem. It is really nice to receive a kind and generous service.

16 December 2025
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Sanna, who goes above and beyond with all our customers 🧡. We pride ourselves in our Customer Service, if you ever need support you know we are on hand to help, thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sana from customer service was…

Sana from customer service was excellent with all the information she gave me

15 December 2025
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Sanna, who goes above and beyond with all our customers 🧡. We pride ourselves in our Customer Service, if you ever need support you know we are on hand to help, thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sanna was very helpful in resolving the…

Sanna was very helpful in resolving the issue I had. Spoke clearly and respectful. Wasn't in a rush to get me off the phone but instead was helpful and calm in resolving the issue, even whilst struggling to have access back into my account

10 December 2025
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Sanna, who goes above and beyond with all our customers 🧡. We pride ourselves in our Customer Service, if you ever need support you know we are on hand to help, thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable, Affordable, and Excellent Quality

This service is absolutely valuable and affordable, offering excellent call quality and outstanding customer support. They provide quick access and are always supportive in resolving any issues during the service. I definitely recommend Tesco International Call to everyone looking for a reliable and efficient calling experience.

10 December 2025
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Thanks for your review and rating. Glad to hear you experienced the excellent support our team provide. Don't forget to keep checking your app for the latest offers and updates, to ensure you keep getting the best experience, thanks Tesco Calling

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

I called to top up my account. The lovely Lady that attended to me, took her time to explain what was going on with my account. She gave me Alternative telephone number to use when next i want to topup if my app doesn't work for me.
She was very helpful. She reinstated my lost credit as well.
Thank you sanna

9 December 2025
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Sanna, who goes above and beyond with all our customers 🧡. We pride ourselves in our Customer Service, if you ever need support you know we are on hand to help, thanks, Tesco Calling.

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