Mobile operators today offer many different ways to top up their phone account for the convenience of subscribers. For example, you can assign a phone number to a bank card and set up automatic replenishment of your account when its limit reaches zero. You can also use various payment systems, electronic wallets and ATMs. But sometimes it happens that there is not enough money in your account to complete an important call. In such situations, you can make a call at the expense of the Beeline interlocutor.
This payment method has become popular even in foreign countries, and it is popular with cellular subscribers of various companies. The cost of such a call is paid according to the rates of the connected tariff plan. Let's take a closer look at how this service works, its connection features, as well as restrictions on use.
What is the essence of “Call at the expense of the interlocutor”
offers a special mobile service for subscribers, with the help of which they will have the opportunity to communicate for free, since the call is expected to be paid for by another subscriber. The considered option “Call at the expense of the interlocutor” is provided by default for all subscribers connected to tariff plans with prepaid payments. Let's consider its main advantages in more detail.
The terms of this service are not particularly difficult to understand:
- The service does not require payment, since the money will be charged to the called subscriber.
- There is no subscription fee for this service.
- No action is required to activate it; to make a call you just need to make a simple request.
This is a service that does not require advance configuration or steps to connect and launch. The essence of its work lies in the following principle.
- You send a request to the subscriber you want to communicate with.
- If the called subscriber agrees to pay for communication with you and confirms this action, then the mobile operator establishes a connection with him for a conversation.
- You can communicate for an unlimited time, since you will not pay for this conversation.
If the connection with the subscriber failed for some reason, you will receive a corresponding message. The lack of connection may be due to the fact that the called subscriber is unavailable, or there is a failure in the cellular network. In addition, if you have a negative or zero balance, you can use the useful service for the “Call Me” subscriber, which will be discussed another time.
Features of the service
You can make a call to any subscriber in our country, but registered only with Beeline. This method is not suitable for calling subscribers of another connection, since the system is not intended for other operators.
If you often find yourself in situations where your account unexpectedly runs out of funds, then it is advisable to connect a special one, with which you can top up your account from an attached bank card. In this case, the balance will be replenished automatically according to the settings. If your social circle consists largely of subscribers of the Beeline network, then it will be the best option, since it does not have a subscription fee, and you do not need to pay for its activation.
You should also remember that the service functions normally if you are in your home region. If you are traveling around the country or abroad, then you should not rely on the service in question, as it will not work. Many will think that there are a lot of restrictions and it is difficult to use this service, but not everything is so bad. If you are unable to send a request for a call at the expense of the interlocutor, the operator will send him a “Call me” notification, the service of which is provided separately and is similar in its functions to a call at the expense of the interlocutor.
How to make a call at the expense of the interlocutor
To use this service you must complete the following steps:
- On your mobile gadget, you need to dial the number of the client who will presumably pay for your communication. To do this, first dial telephone number 05050 , then indicate its number in ten-digit format. For example, your friend has a phone number +79668451212 , then you need to enter 050509668451212 , then click on “call”.
- After dialing the phone and clicking on call, an incoming call is sent to him. When he picks up the phone, communication will not begin yet. The system will give him information that this call will be paid at his expense. If the subscriber agrees with these conditions, he must press the number “ 1 ” in tone mode. If the subscriber does not want to pay for communication, he simply cancels the call or drops it.
- Please note that if you refuse to communicate, the subscriber will receive a notification in accordance with the current one. It will contain a text asking you to call back at a specific phone number.
If the interlocutor does not answer, then communication will not work. However, you can use this procedure again. This option can be managed through the “Personal Account” in the “My Beeline” mobile application installed from the Play Market for Android, or through the official Beeline website. Also, to find out how to dial a call to a subscriber at his expense, the support center operator can tell you.
Peculiarities
Before using the service, study its features in detail.
- Conversations at a friend's expense are available no more than 15 times a day;
- You can call only Beeline subscribers (any payment system);
- The option is not available in roaming.
If the conditions described above are not met, a “Call me” request will be sent to the subscriber instead of making a call. The subscriber will receive an SMS message asking you to dial your phone number.
How to accept or refuse a call
When a cellular client receives a request to communicate for his money, he can accept this offer by pressing the “ 1 ” key, or refuse and click on the “cancel” button. The debiting of funds will begin immediately after the start of communication. Rates per minute are set by the terms of the connected tariff plan.
If the called party does not want to receive such calls, you can block them. This is done by sending a request with the character set * 155 * 0 # . In this case, all incoming calls from subscribers who offer communication for his means. They will be rejected automatically. If you need to activate this service, a similar command is sent with the symbols * 155 * 1 # .
Restrictions on the use of the service
If you do not have funds on your phone account and need to make a call to another subscriber, you need to know about the existing restrictions on:
- The service works only for subscribers of the Beeline cellular network. Making a call to a number on another cellular network will not lead to the desired result.
- It is not always possible to communicate with a subscriber located in another region; this service is not valid for all regions, which can be clarified on the official website of the Beeline company.
- If your phone account balance is zero, you can make no more than 15 calls during the day using funds from another subscriber. After exceeding this number of calls, when dialing the interlocutor’s number, an SMS message will be sent automatically about an attempt to connect for communication.
provides its clients with different ways to call subscribers with a zero balance.
This makes it possible to resolve many issues in extreme situations, when you need to make a call but there is no money in your account.
Other ways to stay in touch with a negative Beeline balance
Trust payment Bleeline
There are other ways to contact friends or loved ones if you don't have enough money. A simple and convenient way to use the Trust Payment service. It allows you to borrow money for a short period of time.
- *141# command to activate Trust Payment.
The validity period is 3 days, during which you must top up your personal account. The amount of payment depends on the subscriber's costs. If a person spends less than 70 rubles per month, he will be credited 30 rubles. The maximum amount is 500 rubles, when spending over 700 rubles / month.
- *141*7# is a command that allows you to find out the exact amount of the available Trust Payment.
How to make a call at the expense of the interlocutor in roaming
To call a subscriber located in another region of the country, you need to dial the following set of characters 05050 “subscriber number” and press the “call” button. If your call is accepted and the subscriber agrees to pay for it, then the cost of the call will cost him according to the rates for long-distance calls. Usually this amount is in the range of 20-80 rubles per minute of communication, depending on the region.
“Call at the expense of the interlocutor” expands the capabilities of cellular communication clients, which can be used with a negative or zero balance. If you receive a notification that the called subscriber refuses to pay for the call, then you can use the functions, which will be discussed separately.
How to disable the service
The subscriber is given the opportunity to refuse this service at any time. If it is deactivated, none of the subscribers will be able to send him a request asking for payment for the call. To deactivate, you need to take the following steps:
- Indicate the characters * 155 * 0 # and press the “call” button.
- You will receive a notification from the operator.
- In a few minutes the service will be deactivated for your account. If you want to activate it again, then dial the combination * 155 * 1 # and press the “call” key.
Disabling the option can be done through your Personal Account, or by contacting the customer service center.
Additional features
The service in question, which provides for a call at the expense of the called interlocutor, is far from being the only communication option if there is not enough money in the account. offers its subscribers other useful services for full voice communication:
- The “ Call Me ” service does not require an additional connection, and automatically sends a notification to the subscriber with a request to call back to the specified number if you do not have money on your phone.
- To use the “ Top up your account ” service, you need to send a request * 143 * “phone number” and click on “call”. The number is dialed in international format.
- allows you to top up your phone account with a loan from the operator for a certain amount. The validity period of this payment is three days, then it is written off by the operator.
- allows Beeline subscribers to receive text messages and voice calls even with a negative or zero account balance.
An important point: these features are provided without any payment, and the “Call Me” service is valid for all cellular networks when you are in your home region.
Top up your account from a bank card
If you run out of money on your phone, a bank card can help in this matter. The easiest option is to use an ATM. The required amount will be debited from the card and credited to the subscriber’s account. There is usually no fee for this procedure, it depends on the type of bank. This method has its negative aspects. It takes some time to find an ATM, and there may be a queue near it. This is more of an inconvenience for non-resident citizens. In addition, it is not always possible to go to an ATM, especially at night.
If you have a personal or tablet computer with the ability to access the World Wide Web, then this procedure is greatly simplified. You need to go to the official Internet resource of the Beeline company, specify the password and login from your Personal Account. Next, you need to select the page where you top up your phone from the card. Then you need to fill in the fields with your bank card details and amount of money, and send the transfer.
There are also no commission interest charges. This method is protected by a security protocol. In this case, you don’t have to worry about the safety of the funds on your bank card. The advantage of this method is the ability to top up your phone while at home.
If you attach a bank card to a phone number, the following options appear:
- using the “Autopayment” option, the amount is set independently and is automatically credited to the mobile gadget when the account approaches zero;
- prompt account replenishment on the official website of the operator;
- transferring money from a bank card to a phone when you are in other regions, and even abroad;
- sending short requests, as a result of which money will be debited from a bank card and credited to the phone account, without any commission.
Owners of bank cards should not pass on their details to other persons and should not disclose the amount of money on the card. Also, you should not ignore messages from Beeline, as they may contain useful information about advantageous offers and services.
How to contact the Beeline operator
It's easy to call Beeline. First, you can use a short code. It works when you are within the network of a given mobile operator. To make a free call, you need to call 0611. The combination is used only on mobile devices.
If you need to make a call from a landline phone or from a SIM card of another operator, you should use the toll-free number 8 800 700 0611.
Typically, a robotic voice answers the caller first. Using the voice assistant, you can either contact a live operator, or use the proposed menu to independently activate certain settings.
To call the call center directly, you should use the number. You can call this phone from mobile devices completely free of charge from anywhere in the world.
That's not all. Beeline has a lot of different useful numbers for communication. For example:
- there is a separate phone number that you can call if you have problems with Wi-Fi - 8 800 700 2111,
- with USB modem – 8 800 700 0080.
- For questions related to home TV and telephone, as well as the Internet, it is recommended to contact 8 800 700 8000.
Expert advice
Having read all the conditions for providing this call service at the expense of the interlocutor, it should be said that this service is a convenient and simple way to stay in touch if you run out of money on your phone account. The service applies to all Beeline operator clients in their home region.
Among the negative factors, it is worth noting that the service does not apply to subscribers registered in other cellular networks. The best option would be to link your bank card to your phone number. This will allow you to replenish your mobile account in different ways.
Price
It is worth emphasizing that the caller does not pay anything at all for the conversation; payment is collected from the subscriber who receives the call.
Regarding the price for one minute of conversation, everything here solely depends on the conditions of the individual tariff package and the specific region in which it is located at the time of the call.
Please note that the service is only relevant for Beeline operator numbers. Thus, you will not be able to reach other mobile operators. Today it is impossible to do this.
