UK number types and what they cost

The first few digits tell you who pays for the call. In short: 0800 and 0808 are free, 03 numbers cost the same as a landline call and come out of your inclusive minutes, and 084, 087 and 09 cost extra.

• 0800 Free Free to call from any UK landline or mobile
• 0808 Free Free to call from any UK landline or mobile
• 0300 Landline rate Charged at your standard geographic rate
• 0330 Landline rate Charged at your standard geographic rate
• 0333 Landline rate Charged at your standard geographic rate
• 0345 Landline rate Charged at your standard geographic rate
• 055 Costs extra Varies by provider
• 056 Costs extra Charged at geographic rate or similar
• 070 Costs extra Often mistaken for a mobile, usually far more expensive
• 0844 Costs extra Access charge plus service charge
• 0845 Costs extra Access charge plus service charge
• 0870 Costs extra Access charge plus service charge
• 0871 Costs extra Access charge plus service charge
• 090 Costs extra Premium rate, up to 300p per minute
• 118 Costs extra Very expensive, capped per 90 seconds