0345 Number

What Are 0345 Numbers?

0345 Numbers are non-geographic numbers that are used by many large companies to route calls to their call centres. 03 numbers are inclusive in your calls allowance or are otherwise charged at “geographic rate” (basically the rate you would pay to call an 01 or 02 number – we’ve put a breakdown of the costs below though).

How Much Does It Cost To Call 0345 Numbers From A Mobile?

Essentially 01 and 02 numbers are classified as the same as an 0345 number. So when you call 0345 numbers from your mobile if you have a contract with “free minutes” then your call will not cost you an extra as your minutes will be used instead (think of it as ‘free’).

How Much Does It Cost To Call 0345 Numbers From A Landline?

When you call from a UK landline, phone companies are not allowed to charge you any more than call to standard geographic numbers (01 or 02 numbers). Additionally, 0345 numbers must be included in any of the discount schemes and/or inclusive minutes that you are provided with for 01 or 02 numbers.

Is 0345 A Freephone Number?

0345 is not a freephone number. The cost of calls to the 0345 number is similar to other UK home or business phone numbers. 0345 Numbers are not a premium rate number and so you shouldn’t pay more for it. If you have minutes added to your phone package, most calls will be free. We have provided a table above with details about how much it costs to call 0345 numbers from a mobile or landline.

Can I Call A 0345 Number From Outside The UK?

Some of the 0345 numbers will to accept calls from outside the UK, but an alternative should be provided if they do not. You will also need to change the number from outside Britain into a UK country code of +44 in order for it to work. You will need to dial 0044 or +44 and then exclude the first zero from 0345, and then the rest of the phone number should be dialed.