It is possible a calling card can be traced. This may seem tricky but none the less it is possible. Since when using a calling card it generates a bill the number being used to place the call can be trace. This is sometimes a good thing for security in case someone is being harassed. Maybe over twenty years or so ago it was much harder to trace calling cards. With technology being even better
. today it's even easier to trace calling cards. However in recent years the use of calling cards has decreased due to cell phones. Cell phones have almost taken over placing calls local and long distance. Calling cards have hidden fees which have turn people away from using them in recent times. Even if the number is blocked or private when using a calling card it is still able to be traced. These traced numbers usually show up on the bill. The traced information can also be received through the customer service of the calling card company if it is a prepaid card.