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1300 numbers: who called me?
Charged at the local call rate
1300 numbers are Australian local-rate numbers. The business pays part of the cost, and callers pay about the price of a local call from a landline.
What 1300 means
A 1300 number is often a business's main customer line. It can be diverted to any phone, so a 1300 number says nothing about where the company is. Calls from mobiles can cost more than from landlines, depending on your plan.
A related set, 13 xx xx numbers, has only six digits and is charged the same way.
Checking a 1300 caller
Real organisations use 1300 numbers for incoming calls, but a scammer can also display one. If the caller says there is a problem with your account and rushes you, look up the number and call back through the official website.
Can you call 1300 from overseas?
Usually not. Like 1800 numbers, most 1300 numbers only work inside Australia. Businesses that serve overseas customers normally publish a standard number with the +61 prefix as well.