Cheapest Way to Call Bank from Overseas in Emergency

Frankensnore on 28/12/2023 - 11:58

Any tips how to call my bank from overseas? My bank blocked my card suddenly.

Financial

Comments

  • CC123 on 28/12/2023 - 12:09

    Is Wi-Fi calling enabled?
    Who is your mobile provider?

    You should be able to receive calls if you set up wifi calling before leaving Aus (and are connected to a Wifi Network that supports Wifi-Calling)

    Can you request them to call you?

    • Prince K on 28/12/2023 - 13:59

      Wifi calling works for calling Australian numbers while overseas too

  • toniyellow on 28/12/2023 - 12:17
    +4

    Skype call rates to Australian numbers aren't terrible

    https://secure.skype.com/en/credit

  • justdigi on 28/12/2023 - 12:54
    +1

    Call them international collect (i.e. reverse charge).

  • holdenmg on 28/12/2023 - 12:54

    Did you advise your Bank you would be travelling Overseas?

    Which Bank are you referring to, CBA, Westpac, NAB, ANZ, Bendigo, someone else?

    What Country are you in?

    Is there a phone number on the rear of your Card (or a Toll Free option).

  • c64 on 28/12/2023 - 12:56
    +1

    time to start busking …

  • pharkurnell on 28/12/2023 - 13:16
    +2

    If its urgent, why would cheap matter? Just get it fixed.

    • Sye on 28/12/2023 - 13:24
      +2

      This is OzBargaining. I'm having a heart attack and need to know if 000 is a free call?
      /$

  • loropy9 on 28/12/2023 - 13:49

    Viber Out is not too bad, I've used it for the same reason.

  • Switchblade88 on 28/12/2023 - 13:51
    +1

    VoIP like Crazytel might work. Not sure if they still include the $2 free credit, but would be a start

    That should let you call anyone as a private number at least

  • FoxJump on 28/12/2023 - 15:49

    vpn server at home in au
    sip/voip "home phone" from your isp via your au vpn server

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