What's the difference between "ring you up" and "call you"?

"Was just about to ring you up. "

What's the difference between "ring you up" and "call you"? Thank you.

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Ring you up is something that typically happens at the checkout down at the supermarket.

Call you is a telephone call...

corta24 · 41-45, M

@HootyTheNightOwl Thank you, but my dictionary says ring up also means call on the phone.

HootyTheNightOwl

@corta24 I'm working on my experiences and not your dictionary... while it can mean to call someone on the phone, it's use in that context is typically less commonly used around here.

corta24 · 41-45, M

@HootyTheNightOwl Thank you. around here? Where?

froggtongue · M

@corta24 there are so many different places with different ways to talk. So one person will tell you English is this way, and another person will tell you English is that way. I'm sure you have something similar wherever you are.

corta24 · 41-45, M

@froggtongue I hear you. Thank you!