The percentage of households in Portugal with internet connections was 5 percent lower than the European Union’s average (Study of Statista). So, there may come a time when you have to make an international call to Portugal where there is little to no internet connectivity.
Now that this situation takes WhatsApp and other free calling apps out of the picture, you might think that it only leaves us with two alternatives, mobile phones and landlines. If that’s the case, then you are wrong.
We at Talk Home strive to make your international calls to your loved ones as affordable as possible. Since we don’t want any such call to cost you an arm and a leg, this blog on how to call Portugal in budget-friendly ways will help you go a long way as far as making cheap phone calls to Portugal is concerned.
Considering the fact that you may have to use your mobile phone and landline at some point for an urgent call, let’s first take a look at the conventional methods.
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How to Call Portugal Using Your Mobile Phone and Landline?
As many of you may already know, each country has its unique calling code, and to call Portugal from the UK, you need to follow a specific prefix as well.
- First, you need to dial the UK’s exit code ’00’. Press ‘+’ if you’re using a mobile phone.
- Follow it up with Portugal calling code ‘351’.
- Then dial the Area Code (Not needed if you’re calling on a mobile phone).
- In the end, dial the recipient’s number.
That’s it!
Calling Portugal – Area Codes
In case you need more help with how to call Portugal, the following are the area codes of the main cities in Portugal. Just to let you know, Portugal has 101 area codes, so you might want to look them up on Google to find the one you’re looking for.
| City Name | Area Code |
| Lisbon | 21 |
| Porto | 22 |
| Coimbra | 239 |
| Braga | 253 |
| Funchal | 297 |
| Aveiro | 234 |
| Evora | 266 |
| Tavira | 281 |
Make Cheap Calls to Portugal with Talk Home App
Using Talk Home’s international calling app is by far the most convenient and cheapest way to call Portugal from the UK.
The app has no hidden costs and does not require you to pay any registration fee. Moreover, you will be saving 90% of your hard-earned money. Just compare the rates with your local service providers, and you will know the difference.
It is available for download on both Play Store and AppStore. So, all you need to do to make cheap calls to Portugal with Talk Home App is:
- Download the App from your phone’s store.
- Create the account.
- Get the credit.
- Give the app permission to sync your contact list or simply dial the number.
Note: The method for making calls to Portugal from the UK via the Talk Home app is similar to calling via mobile phones and landlines.
How to Set up a Talk Home Account?
Customer convenience and ease have always been at the heart of Talk Home. Therefore, the onboarding journey is as simple as it can possibly be.
Just follow the 4 simple steps given below to become a member of the Talk Home family:
- Launch the app after it finishes installing.
- Enter your mobile number after selecting your country from the drop-down list.
- Enter the system-generated OTP on the next screen.
- Enter your email address if you want to after successful verification.
After completing these steps, the app will navigate you to the main screen. You can set up your profile later from settings.
How will I know if I’m about to run out of credit & disconnect?
You will receive notifications and emails if you’re about to run out of credit. Furthermore, with Talk Home, you never have to worry about running out of credit. The app comes with the feature of auto top-up.
So, suppose you want to avoid the hassle of manually crediting your account from the app and abrupt endings of calls while you’re in the middle of discussing something important. In that case, you can enable this feature and keep on talking.
Just let the app know when to credit and how much to credit.
Call Portugal with Talk Home Calling Card
The use of calling cards might not now be as frequent as it was in the 90s, but it doesn’t mean they have gone obsolete.
Also, the use of Talk Home calling cards to make international calls might not be as convenient as the app, but the cost to call Portugal from the UK via these cards is even lower.
What is Talk Home Calling Card?
With the Talk Home calling card, you can purchase your international calling time in advance. Each card has its unique PIN that you need to enter when making the calls.
We also offer rechargeable cards for the convenience of frequent card users. It allows them to use the same PIN for each call unless they want us to change it.
Furthermore, if you own one of these cards, you can credit them anytime via the website from the comfort of your home.
How to Call Portugal with Talk Home Calling Card?
Making cheap phone calls to Portugal using Talk Home cards is very easy. Just adhere to the 3 simple steps given below:
- Dial the card’s access number.
- Follow it up with your unique PIN.
- Then proceed to dial the UK’s exit code ‘00’, Portugal calling code, area code (only need for landlines), and recipient’s phone/mobile number.
How Do Talk Home Calling Card Points Work?
Not only do you get to make a cheap international call to Portugal via this card, but you also get rewarded for being a frequent user of rechargeable cards.
You will get 25 points every time you top up your card with £5 or more. Moreover, if you earn enough points, you can use them to credit your card via the website.
Cheap Calling Rates: Call Portugal from the UK
Using Talk Home cards, you can enjoy as many as 1000 landlines or 333 mobile calling minutes at a low cost of £10. The app makes high-quality calls at 25c/min on both landlines and mobile phones.
That’s about it! Now you know how to call Portugal at super cheap rates. Contact our support centre during regular business hours if you have any further queries.
