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lindsay
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Hi there. I have just bought a PAYG which includes 5000 texts, 500 minutes of calls and 2048.0MB of data left. When I try make a call it says I have 0 balance.

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@lindsay 

Balance is different from allowances.

When you add credit it is taken in exchange for allowances so your balance will be zero.

This link will tell you what numbers you can and can't call from your allowances https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-Guides/Your-Allowances-what-is-and-isn-t-included/ba-p/1237745

T&C's for bundles here https://www.o2.co.uk/termsandconditions/archive/mobile/big-bundles-terms-and-conditions

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)

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MI5
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@lindsay 

Balance is different from allowances.

When you add credit it is taken in exchange for allowances so your balance will be zero.

This link will tell you what numbers you can and can't call from your allowances https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/How-to-Guides/Your-Allowances-what-is-and-isn-t-included/ba-p/1237745

T&C's for bundles here https://www.o2.co.uk/termsandconditions/archive/mobile/big-bundles-terms-and-conditions

I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)
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EmilieT
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Hi @lindsay, I was wondering if the info above clarified your allowance and balance, or if you wanted some more help?

 

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