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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Customer service

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Application

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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 5 out of 5 stars

I don't no why I sent email to customer…

I don't no why I sent email to customer service and received I call on Easter day and they fixed my problem how fantastic it is 💯
No more words just amazing

March 31, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Thanks for your review and 5* 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

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I topped up my account with payment…

I topped up my account with payment processed by a 3rd party company called mi pay. I never got the credit on my international calling account or any service. I am now worried these mipay people who process payments for Tesco are illegitimate. Imagine if they make a couple pounds per person. It's daylight robbery.

March 27, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, please accept our apologies for any confusion you have had using our services. Our payments are processed via a 3rd party, which is common practice with companies. There are no missing payments and all providers pass rigorous security checks. We can assure there is no daylight robbery at all, and we would appreciate if this is removed from your review. If you need more information please contact our Customer Service team on 0330 001 0257. Thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Sanna R for her quick and…

Thanks to Sanna R for her quick and efficient help.

March 24, 2024
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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 R was excellent

Sana R helped me with this issue. She talked me through the process and she was cooperative.

March 23, 2024
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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

Riz he was very helpful when I called…

Riz he was very helpful when I called and the customer service very good and he was patient me with considering my accent.Tesco international mobile is the best for all the international calls.

March 19, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Rizwan, 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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Following my very first satisfactory…

Following my very first satisfactory contact with Natalia I had further questions . My call was answered by Riz. Again he was brilliant in his knowledge to answer my many questions. Cannot praise him enough for explaining the detail to me. Thank you.

March 18, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Thanks for your review and 5* 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

Brilliant service by Riz

Brilliant service by Riz. Helped me to sort out the issue with topping up the card. He was very patient and walked me through the process and I earned some extra credits as well. Thanks Riz

March 18, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Rizwan, 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

Highly recommended

Highly recommended. Very nice to use, cheap call rate and most satisfactory thing is great customer support.

March 17, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Thanks for your review and 5* 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

Brilliant service provided by Sanna R!

Brilliant service provided by Sanna R!

Just wanted to say huge thanks once again to Sanna R for her diligence in helping me to connect to my bank abroad. The connection wasn't initially working via Tesco International Calling, however Sanna took it to tech team and reverted to me shortly with the solution. She made test calls in parallel with me and called me back a few times to confirm that I can connect to my bank.
Great attitude and professionalism, thank you!

March 15, 2024
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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service !

Spoke with Chris today about topping up my Tesco card and he was so friendly and helpful it made my day ! Chris was very informative and helped me a great deal --- well done Chris ! Also a big thank you to Catherine and Natalia who helped out too ---well done girls !

March 15, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Chris (along with Cath and Tal) 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

Fantastic customer service

We had an issue with our top up. I called and spoke to Sanna R. What a lovely lady! She understood the situation and kept me informed through the whole process. Always phoned me back when she said she would. And got the problem resolved. She had to speak to other members of the contract and was willing to call them too and then call me back. In a world of online chats and not being able to speak to a human, Sanna was a complete breath of fresh air! So helpful, polite and utterly charming! Thank you so much Sanna. You really helped me. Absolutely fantastic customer service.

March 14, 2024
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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

I had a problem with my card having…

I had a problem with my card having expired whilst I was recovering from surgery. I spoke with the kindest and most understanding gentleman called Chris who quickly resolved my problem. His sympathy and support reflects so well on him as a person but also the organisation that trained and employs him.
Thank you so much Chris and Tesco int calling card.

March 11, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Chris, 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

They really do respond in a timely…

They really do respond in a timely fashion and if you have an issue do their best to help you understand and resolve it.
Very good customer service which to be honest is rare these days.

March 7, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Thanks for your review and 5* 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.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was amazing to speak to Tesco…

It was amazing to speak to Tesco international calling customer service today. The staff I spoken to was amazing , polite, friendly and very helpful. I have my issue sorted. The service I received was excellent and exceeded my expectations.

March 8, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Thanks for your review and 5* 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

A superb service experience while…

A superb service experience while talking to Kathryn - tesco international calling!
Kathryn has helped me with my 'lost' credit of nearly £20 (!?) which was restored to my account.
Kathryn was not only helpful but also very friendly over the phone (she really wanted to help if you know what I mean) so it was greatly appreciated.
Tesco Mobile in general (I think) is the best network provider in the UK. I have been with others but now for many years I have stuck with Tesco Mobile.
Kathryn has given me another proof I should not be looking elsewhere for my mobile phone network provider.
Kathryn - you are simply the best!!!

March 7, 2024
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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 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

I would like to give Adnan an excellent review not only for helping me today but through the previous years. He is a very compassionate person towards customers, especially when I had bereavement and lost track of the expiry of my calling card. He reactivated my card without a great fuss!
Thank you Adnan, Riz & Riaz for being pleasant, helpful & considerate.

February 28, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience our team, who all go 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

Excellent Customer Service from CHRIS!!!

I needed to confirm how to add my club card points for every international calling credit I purchased. I spoke to Chris on the customer service line. He was very friendly and quick to resolve my issue. He also informed me of the benefit of inviting friends and family to use the Tesco International Calling app. It was generally and good experience and an excellent customer service for me. Thumbs up👍Chris....you are a star🌟😊

February 15, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Chris, 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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lost card & PIN? No problem!

I had lost my International Phone card and didn't have my PIN to call my Nan and was getting stressed...Katherine was kind & really helpful, she found my account, credit etc, got my phone & PIN registered and now I can call Nan without needing my card or PIN to hand...sooo much easier! Thank you Katherine 😊👍🏼😊

February 1, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review from your experience with Catherine, and so glad to hear that we keep you in contact with your Nan 🧡 it warms out hearts knowing we keep families connected. if you ever need support you know we are on hand to help, thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I called because i did not understand…

I called because i did not understand that when i gave my credit card number , and they took £1.00, that I would have to enter my card again and the £1.00 would be refunded. Sanna-R explained very simply all the steps and reassured me. She answered the phone quickly and resolved this issue quickly. She reminded me to top up my credit every 6 months, otherwise it disappears. I find tesco international a useful addition to the free internet calling apps, as it is cheap and reliable.

January 30, 2024
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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

Internationall calling card problem resolved.

After being unable to load credit onto my international calling card on the weekend, I emailed the help centre. Within minutes, lovely Chris called me back, and sorted everything. He took the time and trouble to ensure I was happy with the resolution, and offering guidance with future use of the App before wishing me a good day and ending the call. 100% excellent UK based customer service.

January 20, 2024
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Reply from Tesco International Calling

Hi, thanks for your amazing review, and so glad you got to experience Chris, 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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