Batelco’s Prepaid calling Cards offer you greater versatility and convenience. The service, enables you to pay in advance for local and international calls made from any touchtone phone in Bahrain and in over 40 countries around the world.
The rates for using the prepaid card are as follows:
They eliminate confusion caused by handling unfamiliar coins.
They eliminate the need to speak to overseas operators who may not speak your language.
Cost effective, easy to budget long distance calling and avoid the need to make expensive collect calls or pay excessive hotel surcharges.
Dialling instructions in Arabic or English.
The cards can also be collected as they make great souvenirs.
The prepaid card value is specified in Bahraini Dinars. Cards are available in BD 1, 3, 5 and 10*.
Batelco’s prepaid card system automatically calculates and informs you of the value remaining on the card before you start your next call. Advanced warning is also given when the value of the card is about to expire.
In order to use the prepaid card, simply dial 8000 88 88 if in Bahrain. If you are overseas, simply dial the Bahrain Direct access number depending on the country you are in and follow the voice instructions. The Bahrain Direct access numbers may be obtained from Batelco’s Customer Service Centre.
Don’t forget calls need to be made from, a touchtone phone.
* BD10 Prepaid Calling card is available through Kwikserve machine only
Batelco 123Call Prepaid Cards
123call is Batelco calling card service using Voice over the Internet Protocol (VoIP) that allows for cheaper international (IDD) calls. This service is offered to 212 destinations with competitive rates. Cards are available in either BD5 or BD3 denominations.
123call cards are available on Cold Stores/Supermarkets & Batelco shops.