Calling Puerto Rico from the UK
Calling Puerto Rico from the UK? A regular the UK mobile call to a San Juan number on BT costs around £1.17/min. Kinvo connects the same call from your browser at $0.03/min — roughly 50× cheaper, with no app to install, no calling card, and credits that never expire. Just sign in to Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge in the UK and dial +1-787 followed by the local number.
Generic dialing steps live on how to call Puerto Rico; this page focuses on the the UK-specific pricing, carrier comparison, and dial prefix.
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Puerto Rico Calling Rates from the UK
+ $0.05 connection fee per answered call. Credits never expire. All prices in USD.
the UK Dial Prefix to Puerto Rico
From a UK landline or mobile, dial 00 (or + on a mobile) followed by the country code and local number. Drop any leading 0 from the destination number.
Calling Puerto Rico from the UK Mobile vs Landline
Whether you call from a the UK mobile or landline, Kinvo charges the same per-minute rate — $0.03/min to Puerto Rico landlines and $0.03/min to Puerto Rico mobiles. Your the UK carrier, by contrast, typically charges more from a mobile than from a landline (mobile international add-ons can run €/£/$0.50–3.00 per minute on top of the plan), and many "free international" carrier bundles exclude mobile destinations entirely. Because Kinvo runs in your browser, the call goes over your data connection — so it costs the same from a the UK home Wi-Fi network or a 5G mobile.
Kinvo vs the UK Phone Carriers
the UK carriers charge premium rates for calls to Puerto Rico: BT (£1.17/min), EE (£1.55/min), Vodafone UK (£1.01/min). International add-on plans run €/£/$10–15 per month and frequently exclude mobile destinations. Kinvo's per-minute rate to Puerto Rico is $0.03 with no monthly fee — about 43× cheaper than the cheapest the UK carrier rate, and you only pay for minutes you use.
Setup: Calling Puerto Rico from the UK in 4 Steps
- 1Sign up at Kinvo
Create an account at kinvophone.com. No credit card needed. Takes 30 seconds.
- 2Add credits (from $5)
$5 gives you 166 minutes to Puerto Rico. Larger packs include bonus credits. Credits never expire.
- 3Dial +1-787 + local number
Open the Kinvo dialer in your browser, enter +1-787 followed by the local phone number (drop the leading 0). Kinvo formats it automatically.
- 4Click Call — you're connected
Allow microphone access when prompted. HD WebRTC audio connects in seconds. Works from any device in the UK with a browser and internet.
the UK → Puerto Rico Quick Reference
the UK carrier dial
Puerto Rico time zone
Cheapest rate
Tips for Calling Puerto Rico from the UK
Why Use Kinvo Instead of a Calling Card or Phone Plan?
No expiring credits
Unlike calling cards, Kinvo credits never expire. Buy $5 today, use it months later.
No app download
Call from any browser. No software to install, no account linking, no phone permissions.
HD voice quality
WebRTC technology (same as Google Meet/Zoom) with end-to-end encryption on every call.
No hidden fees
$0.05 connection fee when answered, per-minute rate. No monthly minimums, no contracts.
Start Calling Puerto Rico from the UK
Sign up, add credits, and call Puerto Rico in under 2 minutes. No install required. Use it in under 2 minutes.
Cheapest Way to Phone Puerto Rico from the UK
The cheapest way to phone Puerto Rico from the UK in 2026 is a browser-based VoIP service like Kinvo at $0.03/min. Calling cards advertise low rates but add connection fees ($0.09–0.99 per call), maintenance fees, and aggressive minute-rounding that typically push the real per-minute cost 2–3× higher. International add-on plans from BT run €/£/$10–15 per month and only pay off if you call to Puerto Rico more than ~10 hours a month.
For an occasional 30-minute call to San Juan or another Puerto Rico city, $5 of Kinvo credit covers roughly 166 minutes — and any unused balance never expires.
FAQ: Calling Puerto Rico from the UK
How much does it cost to call Puerto Rico from the UK?
From the UK, Kinvo charges $0.03/min for Puerto Rico landlines and $0.03/min for Puerto Rico mobiles, plus a $0.05 connection fee per answered call. A 30-minute landline call from the UK costs $0.95.
What's the cheapest way to phone Puerto Rico from the UK?
Browser-based VoIP. Kinvo at $0.03/min beats the UK-issued calling cards (which add $0.09–0.99 connection fees plus rounding), carrier international add-ons (€/£/$10–15/month), and pay-per-minute carrier rates ($1–3/min on most the UK mobile plans).
What is the international dialing prefix from the UK?
From a the UK landline or carrier mobile, the international exit prefix is 00 — so a direct-dialed Puerto Rico call is 00 1-787 + local number. From Kinvo's browser dialer, enter +1-787 instead and skip the carrier exit code.
Can I call Puerto Rico from a the UK mobile without an app?
Yes. Kinvo runs in any modern mobile browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) on iOS and Android. There is no app to install — sign in to kinvophone.com from your phone's browser and dial. Calls go over your data connection so the per-minute rate is the same on Wi-Fi or 4G/5G in the UK.
Is calling Puerto Rico from a the UK mobile more expensive than from a landline?
On the UK carriers — yes, mobile-originated international calls are usually more expensive than landline-originated ones, and many bundled minutes plans exclude international destinations like Puerto Rico entirely. With Kinvo it's the same rate either way ($0.03/min landline, $0.03/min mobile) because the call leaves your browser, not your carrier.