How much does it cost to call a 01261 number?

Calls to 01261 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 01261 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01261 so a call looks like it’s from Banff 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 Banff number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01261 XXXXXX becomes +44 1261 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.

01261 Area Code – Banff | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01261 area code?

01261 is the UK geographic dialling code for Banff. Any number written as 01261 XXXXXX is tied to the Banff dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01261 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01261
Area: Banff
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01261 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1261 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 415
Blocks in service: 107
Range holders: 88

Where is the 01261 area code?

The 01261 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Banff. Because 01261 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Banff dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01261 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 415 number blocks under 01261, of which 107 are allocated to 88 communications providers.

Banff phone number format

A Banff 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 01261 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01261; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01261 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01261 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01261:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	7	`01261 81XXXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	6	`01261 68XXXX`
Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone)	3	`01261 290XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01261 385XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01261 937XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01261 396XXX`
IOVOX Limited	2	`01261 438XXX`
Sky UK Limited	2	`01261 390XXX`

…and 80 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.

01261 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01261 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Banff’s numbers:

01261 2XXXXX · 11 ranges 01261 3XXXXX · 33 ranges 01261 4XXXXX · 23 ranges 01261 5XXXXX · 11 ranges 01261 6XXXXX · 6 ranges 01261 8XXXXX · 14 ranges 01261 9XXXXX · 9 ranges

Call charges for 01261 numbers

Calls to 01261 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 01261 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Banff (01261) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01261 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:

01259 Alloa Area code guide 01260 Congleton Area code guide 01262 Bridlington Area code guide 01263 Cromer Area code guide

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01261 area code – Banff