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4.4

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Looking at 55 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the support team for being incredibly helpful, patient, and efficient when guiding users through account setup and resolving technical problems. Consumers also mention that the calling application provides a reliable and affordable way to stay in touch with friends and family living abroad. However, some customers also noted issues with app compatibility and unexpected credit expiration rules that caused frustration. A few reviewers expressed dissatisfaction when their personal devices suddenly became unsupported or when local store staff members completely lacked proper familiarity with the international calling service.

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Staff

Users describe positive interactions with staff, frequently praising representatives for being exceptionally... See more

Customer service

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Application

Customers had positive experiences with application, frequently praising how useful it is for international... See more

Service

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User experience

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Reviews shaping this summary

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 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

Amazing customer service. As soon as I contacted customer service through their app, I've received a reply saying they'll be in touch with me. To be honest,my first thought was, one of AI responses ag... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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 co... See more

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  1. Telecommunications Service Provider

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Use Tesco International for low cost international calls to any number. Also send Mobile Airtime recharge worldwide to friends and family. You can know use Tesco International to purchase Travel eSIMs. Stay online abroad, the eSIMple way! Switch to a travel eSIM and use leading local networks without roaming charges. Great rates and collect Clubcard points Stay connected, for less


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

App would not load

My phone stopped recognising the app so i could not make any calls.
I phoned their customer care and spoke to Kathrine. She took my details and info on my phone and said she would speak to technical and would phone back. Well she phoned back and the app works now. Thank you Tesco for still having a customer service that works.

29 July 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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

There are some really nice people around

Has been having problems trying to add credit to my account. Unfortunately I did not get much help from my local Tesco. Today I rang am I glad I did. Spoke to Chris who was helpful, informative, kind and considerate such a gentleman. Tesco International calling make sure you keep this fantastic team member. Thanks Chris. Beth 👍🏻

25 July 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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

Customer services at its best

Had issues with connecting to calls & spoke to an agent yesterday by the name of Chris. I was quite frustrated before I got connected to Chris & was looking to leave the service but Chris customer service changed my mind to carry on with the service. Chris patiently explained why I encountered the issue and guided me with the steps to amend my settings accordingly. The calls now connect and I am able to clearly hear the conversation from the other end. Furthermore, Chris also arranged a call back to check if the setting update had worked.

One of the best customer services I have experienced. Chris is an asset to any organisation & definitely sets the bar high in terms of excellent customer services.

Thanks, Hiruni.

24 July 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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 1 out of 5 stars

Money was taken from my bank account…

Money was taken from my bank account and nothing was credited into tesco international calling account. The painful part is that I was asked to produce bank card first six figures and last four figures. Then customer service for the past two days ghosted. This is not the first time that I have experienced this. Some of the staff members are not fit for purpose and need to be send on errands instead of attending to urgent and sensitive matters.

20 July 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

Thanks for your review and apologies for your experience. We sometime ask for more information to help aid our investigation. We responded back to your email and advised you of the situation. All of our team are dedicated to help our customers and are sensitive in all matters. Thanks, Tesco International.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Star for their fast Customer services…

5 Star for their fast Customer services resolving issues

3 July 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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

I made a big mistake with my TESCO…

I made a big mistake with my TESCO International Phone Card. I added £10.00 to an empty card, but did not attach the top up to my Tesco calling card. Naturally, the bank withdrew the payment, but my phone card remained empty. I thought this would be an impossible mistake to correct, or at best, a complex problem.
Sometimes in life there is magic. I called TESCO International Calling and spoke with Sanna.
Sanna knew immediately how to correct my error. She was patient with my fumbling and uncertainty. She was professional, knowledgeable, and most of all patient and kind. She stated she would contact my bank and join the payment to my telephone card, and she stated she would call me the next day.
Sanna followed through the next day as she stated. She did exactly what she said she would do. She gave me a new phone code, and the money was ready to use for calls. In a world of promises, but often no following through, Sanna was a star. Thank you!
You are a credit to TESCO.

19 June 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

Hi, thanks for your 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 R, polite and respectful

I just spoke to a young lady, her name was Sanna R, she was highly courteous and professional in her job. She listened to my issue and dealt it to my satisfaction.

18 June 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

Hi, thanks for your 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

App problem

I was having trouble with the app as it would not work.
I contacted the help line and spoke to Catherine.
Catherine asked me to email with a screen shot of the error message.
Catherine called me back very quickly.
My problem was solved very quickly and Catherine was extremely courteous and helpful.
Excellent customer service was given by Catherine

17 June 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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

Setting the customer service standard

Riaz was fantastic! He listened, understood, actioned and showed great patience dealing with my query and barrage of questions. Many other call handlers could do well to follow Riaz, and his exemplary customer service. Bravo!

17 June 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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

Excellent service

Excellent service

13 June 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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

I got great service from Catherine…

I got great service from Catherine solving my problem,
Thanks very much

11 June 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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

Beware, premium rate call was required

I am a long term Tesco customer. I am with O2 for my mobile. I signed up yesterday and downloaded the Tesco International Calling app. I put funds into my account, then went into the app and called a number in the USA. As it dialled, a message flashed briefly across my screen to tell me the number it is dialling is NOT the USA number, but a premium rate UK number. O2 charge me 65p per minute for such a call. It was going to be a long call and I consider myself fortunate that I saw the brief message. I stopped the call. I would have expected more clarity when making the call, such as a warning about the potential extra cost and then a requirement to press yes or no before proceeding. I did not see any info about this when I looked at the Tesco website before I signed up to see how it all worked, but of course I may have missed it in tiny small print. All I saw was a prominent assertion that calls to the USA will cost only a few cents per minute. Very disappointed with you Tesco

3 June 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

Hi, apologies for your experience. All the information about how our app works are available in our FAQs on our website and in app. To avoid premium rate charges, you can switch your call type settings in app. Just give our team a call on 0330 001 0257 and we can walk you through getting the best out of our app, and turn that disappointment around 😍. Thanks, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tesco International Calling App is excellent and its customer support is outstanding!

Tesco International Calling App comes very handy with very competitive call rates. Another advantage is, the app can also be used while abroad using wifi.

Most importantly, I must stress the excellent customer support it has. One name must be mentioned that of Natalia's who is incredibly quick, agile, friendly and resolute to resolving any issues one might be faced with while using the app's services. Natalia is simply a Star!

23 May 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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

Nightmare international calling app.

I have been using this card to make international calls to my mom as she’s blind and can’t use WhatsApp type calls.
Their app is nightmare and appears to me to be somewhat as if designed by college kids.
This card is totally useless and when you go abroad once you are locked down WiFi it is hell to switch back to mobile data.
When I called them they say they are aware of the problem as trying to fix it.
This card is a failure I wish I could find an alternative to make calls abroad.
Shame on you Tesco.

20 May 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

Hi, apologies for your experience. We did advise you when you contacted our team about the technical issue which was affecting a small number of customers. We spoke to you yesterday and advised its now resolved, you just need to update your app to the latest version. Our team are always on hand if you ever need any further support. Thanks, Tesco calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

I downloaded Tesco International calling only yesterday and I wanted to add credit. I was having problems so I call their customer. The lady I spoke to name was Sanna-R.
I have never come across such a good customer rep in this day and age.
She was polite, kind, and extremely helpful. She is absolutely assent to Tesco. She has definitely given Tesco my thumbs Ups. She turns my stressful situation into calmness.
She even had time to call me back and finally resolved my issues. Show me all I needed to know on the app. I am not very technical but she took her time and explain and help me. Well done Sanna-R. Tesco should reward you for your professionalism and helping customers. Your customer skills is second to none. Tesco should be proud to have such a nice person working for them.

16 May 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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 services

Great customer services. Thank you Sanna A. I recommend it to all.

26 April 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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 3 out of 5 stars

Tesco S haven't fixed this problem!!

Tesco STILL haven't fixed this problem after 2 months & counting!! Basically, I can't see my recent calls on my International call all & the balance is frozen so I don't know what it really is. Come on Tesco. Fix this problem & stop fobbing us off with the line 'we're working on it' when I phone to ask for an update!!
Peter

1 March 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

Hi Peter, please accept our apologies for this issues you are experiencing, we have replied to your email and are working hard to identify and resolve the call history issue, in the meantime if you want a record of your calls, we can provide you with your call history. Regarding your balance I can see we have asked you for a screenshot which we haven't yet received. If you could please reply to our last email and we can look into what is happening. Kind regards, Tesco Calling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sanna R is a CREDIT to Tesco International Calling

Sanna R is a credit to Tesco International Calling. I have been a long term customer of this company and don't usually experience any major issues but naturally occasional glitches do occur and an email to the company resulted in immediate and efficient service from Sanna R. Unfortunately I had been caught out by my credit expiring which left me in a difficult position whilst abroad and several topping up attempts failed. Sanna R dealt with the issue swiftly and efficiently. It is this sort of thing which reinforces trust and confidence in the service provider. Many thanks!

18 April 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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

Chris was extremely helpful

Chris was extremely helpful, sorting out my issue quickly and efficiently and anticipating and advising on any further problems I may have . Highly recommend

9 April 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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

Sanna R was excellent - I would definitely recommend this service!

Sanna R was excellent at providing a clear and concise response to my enquiry. She listened keenly to my questions and provided me with the required relevant assistance. There was not a lengthy wait and the issue was resolved reasonably quickly. Her approach was also very relatable, whilst still maintaining professionalism and overall providing a great representation of this service that TESCO offers!

3 April 2024
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Reply from Tesco International

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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