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California Psychics review

4.1 on Trustpilot · 3,846 reviews (opens in a new tab)

Our score: 7.7 out of 10 (Good)

Updated · By the editorial team · Desk research (how we rate) · #2 of 9 in our comparison

California Psychics puts every psychic through test readings and a background check, and its customer care answers around the clock by phone, text, chat and email. Rates are on the high side, from $5 a minute, and refunds come as account credit.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • The most thorough psychic screening we found
  • 24/7 support on four channels
  • Clear first-reading guarantee
  • Well-rated apps (4.7 iOS, 4.5 Android)
  • Largest Trustpilot review base in our comparison (3,846 reviews)

Cons

  • Higher starting rates ($5–$23 a minute)
  • No video readings
  • Guarantee pays credit, not cash; later readings capped at 15 minutes once a month
  • The intro offer is worded differently on different pages

At a glance

Key facts about California Psychics
Operated byOutlook Amusements, Inc. (trading as California Psychics) Source (opens in a new tab)
Founded1995 Source (opens in a new tab)
Ways to get a readingChat, Phone, Email / messages Source (opens in a new tab)
AppsiOS, Android
AdvisorsOver 450 psychics (stated in its Trustpilot replies) Source (opens in a new tab)
LanguagesNot verified
Rates$5–$23 per minute (depends on the psychic's tier) Source (opens in a new tab)
Rates shown before sign-upYes
Satisfaction guaranteeFirst-time customers who are unhappy and say so within 7 days get full credit for their first reading. Later readings can be credited at the company's discretion, capped at 15 minutes, once a month and requested within 24 hours. Credits are paid in California Psychics Dollars, not cash. Source (opens in a new tab)
Customer support24/7 by phone, text message, live chat and email Source (opens in a new tab)
Advisor screeningA phone interview, several test readings with professional evaluators, a personality evaluation and a criminal background check, with ongoing re-evaluation. The company says it turns away 98 of every 100 applicants. Source (opens in a new tab)

How California Psychics scored

Five criteria, 20% each. Overall: 7.7/10.

Pricing & transparency20%

7.0 out of 10

The pricing page shows the $5–$23 per-minute range before sign-up, and the intro offer is clear. Entry cost is higher than most rivals, and the offer is described differently on different pages.

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Advisor choice & specialties20%

8.0 out of 10

The company reports over 450 psychics across a very wide range of specialties, from love and career to mediums and pets. Its screening is the most detailed we found: interview, test readings, background check and ongoing re-evaluation.

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Reading options & ease of use20%

7.5 out of 10

Chat, phone and paid text messages are available, with well-rated apps (4.7 on iOS from about 4,900 ratings; 4.5 on Android). There is no video option.

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Customer protection & support20%

8.0 out of 10

First readings are fully credited if you complain within 7 days, and support runs 24/7 on four channels. Refunds are credit only, and later readings are capped at 15 minutes once a month.

Terms of use (opens in a new tab)Contact options (opens in a new tab)

Evidence of service quality20%

8.0 out of 10

Trustpilot shows 4.1/5 from 3,846 reviews, the largest sample in our comparison, alongside strong app ratings and a history going back to 1995.

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Who it suits

California Psychics suits first-timers who value vetting and support over price: its screening is the most thorough we found, and help is available at any hour. Budget-conscious users will find cheaper per-minute rates elsewhere.

How to get started

  1. 1Browse psychic profiles and pick a psychic
  2. 2Create your account
  3. 3Connect by phone call or chat

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