A pre-paid phone card is a card you purchase to make long distance phone calls. Many people use a pre-paid phone card because of the card’s convenience - it can be used anywhere and, because you pay in advance, there is no bill. Pre-paid phone cards are popular among travelers, students, people who frequently call overseas, and those who haven’t selected a preferred long distance telephone company. In addition, pre-paid phone cards are sold in convenient places, such as newsstands, post offices, and stores.