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0800 and 0808 numbers: freephone

Calls to 0800 and 0808 numbers are free from UK landlines and mobiles.

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Ofcom's plan makes 080 numbers free to the caller. That also makes them a good disguise: a call showing an 0800 number is not proof that it came from the company you think.

If an 0800 caller asks you to move money or read out a code, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find yourself.

What it costs to call

Approximate costs from GOV.UK. Check with your provider.
NumberFrom a landlineFrom a mobile
0800, 0808freefree

0800 and 0808 in Ofcom's data

Ofcom lists 7,915 blocks: 4,312 allocated to 251 providers and 3,602 free, protected or quarantined (files of 2026-09-04).

Largest range holders for 0800 and 0808, by blocks allocated
Range holderBlocks
BT3,011
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)227
Vodafone Limited100
TalkTalk Communications Limited78
GCI Network Solutions Limited50

Example format: 0800 123456. Type any number into the number checker to see its range; paste a message into the scam text checker.

Frequently asked questions

Is calling 0800 free from a mobile?
Yes. GOV.UK lists 0800 and 0808 as free from landlines and mobiles.
Can scammers use 0800 numbers?
They can fake any number on your caller display. Treat the request, not the number, as the test.

Sources

Last updated 2026-09-29. Independent information service. Number data from Ofcom shows the original range holder; numbers can be ported or spoofed. Not affiliated with Ofcom, the FCA, the ICO or any police service.