Best phone service apps to contact Canadian banks while in Spain

By
Bruno Bianchi
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Question

“Hi everyone, since Skype is gone and I need to call to my Canadian Bank. Any recomended phone app to use for this matter? Thanks in advance!”

Answers

“Fongo.”

“Fongo as well.”

“Boss Rev.”

Best phone service apps to contact Canadian banks while in Spain

“I also just used Mytello for the same reason. Paid 5 euros and still have lots of minutes left.”

“I’ve used Mytello from everywhere in the world.”

“Fongo, you pay for an account and you have a Canadian number you can use for outgoing and incoming depending on your payment plan. And cancel when you want.”

“Call them collect from any Spanish phone…”

“It’s not that easy. It’s expensive and sometimes you can’t get through because it’s a foreign number.”

“Literally on hold with my bank now. But I’m with Lobster and it’s 19 cents to connect and seven cents a minute after. So not too bad. Just hope they answer soon! Eager to see what others say.”

Conclusion

Spainguru community members offered a variety of solutions for calling Canadian banks while living in Spain. Fongo was the most frequently recommended app, appreciated for offering a Canadian number and flexible plans.

Mytello also received praise for being affordable and effective globally. Alternatives like Boss Rev and Lobster were mentioned, with Lobster offering pay-per-minute rates. Some members warned that collect calls from Spanish numbers can be costly or unreliable.

Overall, apps like Fongo and Mytello appear to be the most reliable and cost-effective choices for staying connected with Canadian institutions from abroad.

Key Takeaways

  1. Fongo is the top recommendation
    Many community members suggest Fongo for its ability to provide a Canadian number, making it easy to call and receive calls from Canadian institutions.
  2. Mytello offers affordability and global reliability
    Mytello is praised for low-cost international calling with flexible credit options, making it ideal for infrequent calls to Canada.
  3. Avoid collect calls and consider app-based solutions
    Calling collect from Spain can be unreliable and expensive. App-based services like Fongo, Mytello, or Boss Rev are more dependable for reaching Canadian banks.

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