Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
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.”
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“Boss Rev.”
“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.”
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“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
- 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. - 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. - 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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