How to call China from the USA

2025-07-02
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How to call China from the USA

Need to call someone in China from the US? It’s easy when you know the right steps – and there are free and low-cost ways to do it too. All you need is the US exit code, China’s country code, and the local number. Here’s the format: 011 (US exit code) + 86 (China’s country code) + area code + local number.

Depending on how you call, there are a few different options:

 

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1. Free ways to call China

If both you and the person in China have internet access, using a free calling app is the easiest choice:

  • WhatsApp
  • WeChat (especially popular in China)
  • Skype
  • Google Voice

These apps let you make voice or video calls for free over Wi-Fi or mobile data.

2. Cheap ways to call China

If you need to call a landline or mobile directly, try:

  • International calling plans from your mobile provider (check their China rates)
  • Prepaid calling cards
  • VoIP services like Skype or Rebtel, which offer cheap per-minute rates

Tip: Some VoIP apps even offer your first few minutes free.

3. Calling from China

Calling from China to the US? You’ll need:

  • 00 (China’s exit code) + 1 (US country code) + area code + local number

Again, WeChat and Skype are popular if you want to avoid high mobile rates.

Send money to China

If you’ve got friends or family in China, you might want to send more than just a phone call. Services like Paysend make it fast and secure to transfer money directly to a Chinese bank card or account – often in minutes* with low fees and great exchange rates.

*We will send your money in real-time but it can take up to three days depending on the bank account used.

 

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