How much does it cost to call a 01208 number?

Calls to 01208 numbers are standard geographic landline calls, charged at your provider’s normal UK landline rate and usually included in inclusive minutes — the same as calling an 03 number.

I had a missed call from a 01208 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01208 so a call looks like it’s from Bodmin and you’re more likely to answer. If in doubt, hang up and call the organisation back on a number you find independently.

How do I dial a Bodmin number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01208 XXXXXX becomes +44 1208 XXXXXX when dialled internationally.

Can this tool tell me who owns the number?

No. It shows the area of the dialling code and the provider Ofcom allocated the number range to — not the individual or business holding a specific number, which may also have been ported to another network.

01208 Area Code – Bodmin | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01208 area code?

01208 is the UK geographic dialling code for Bodmin. Any number written as 01208 XXXXXX is tied to the Bodmin dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01208 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01208
Area: Bodmin
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01208 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1208 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 397
Blocks in service: 135
Range holders: 96

Where is the 01208 area code?

The 01208 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Bodmin. Because 01208 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Bodmin dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01208 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 397 number blocks under 01208, of which 135 are allocated to 96 communications providers.

Bodmin phone number format

A Bodmin number is made up of a 5-digit area code followed by a 5 or 6-digit local number. Written in full it looks like 01208 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01208; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01208 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01208 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01208:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	21	`01208 25XXXX`
Sky UK Limited	4	`01208 243XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	4	`01208 367XXX`
Barritel Limited	3	`01208 44XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	3	`01208 28XXXX`
Resilient Limited	3	`01208 390XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01208 52XXXX`
Digitech Solutions Global Limited	2	`01208 240XXX`

…and 88 more providers hold smaller allocations in this range.

Ofcom’s data shows the provider each number range was originally allocated to — not who holds an individual number today. Numbers are frequently moved (ported) between providers, and no public database reveals the person or business behind a specific number, so treat any service that claims to with suspicion.

01208 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01208 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Bodmin’s numbers:

01208 2XXXXX · 26 ranges 01208 3XXXXX · 11 ranges 01208 4XXXXX · 8 ranges 01208 5XXXXX · 27 ranges 01208 6XXXXX · 44 ranges 01208 7XXXXX · 9 ranges 01208 8XXXXX · 10 ranges

Call charges for 01208 numbers

Calls to 01208 geographic numbers are charged at your phone provider’s standard UK landline rate and are normally included in inclusive call minutes. UK-wide 03 numbers are guaranteed by Ofcom to cost the same as 01/02 calls, while 084, 087 and 09 numbers cost considerably more — always check the prefix before you dial.

Spotting spoofed 01208 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Bodmin (01208) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01208 area code is not proof the caller is local or genuine — caller ID can be faked.
Banks, HMRC and the police will never ask you to move money or share passwords or one-time codes over the phone.
If a call feels off, hang up, wait a moment, and call the organisation back on a number from their official website or your statement.
Report nuisance calls to the ICO and forward scam texts to 7726 (free).

Other dialling codes in this range

Numerically adjacent UK dialling codes:

01206 Colchester Area code guide 01207 Consett Area code guide 01209 Redruth Area code guide 0121 Birmingham Area code guide

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01208 area code – Bodmin