How much does it cost to call a 01268 number?

Calls to 01268 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 01268 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01268 so a call looks like it’s from Basildon 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 Basildon number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01268 XXXXXX becomes +44 1268 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.

01268 Area Code – Basildon | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01268 area code?

01268 is the UK geographic dialling code for Basildon. Any number written as 01268 XXXXXX is tied to the Basildon dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01268 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01268
Area: Basildon
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01268 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1268 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 451
Blocks in service: 301
Range holders: 106

Where is the 01268 area code?

The 01268 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Basildon. Because 01268 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Basildon dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01268 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 451 number blocks under 01268, of which 301 are allocated to 106 communications providers.

Basildon phone number format

A Basildon 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 01268 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01268; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01268 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01268 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01268:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	104	`01268 222XXX`
Sky UK Limited	25	`01268 216XXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	18	`01268 20XXXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	10	`01268 217XXX`
Virgin Media Limited	10	`01268 391XXX`
Magrathea Telecommunications Limited	7	`01268 850XXX`
Colt Technology Services	5	`01268 218XXX`
Lumen Technologies UK Limited	5	`01268 220XXX`

…and 98 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.

01268 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01268 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Basildon’s numbers:

01268 2XXXXX · 45 ranges 01268 3XXXXX · 27 ranges 01268 4XXXXX · 28 ranges 01268 5XXXXX · 32 ranges 01268 6XXXXX · 18 ranges 01268 7XXXXX · 28 ranges 01268 8XXXXX · 40 ranges 01268 9XXXXX · 83 ranges

Call charges for 01268 numbers

Calls to 01268 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 01268 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Basildon (01268) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01268 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:

01264 Andover Area code guide 01267 Carmarthen Area code guide 01269 Ammanford Area code guide 01270 Crewe Area code guide

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01268 area code – Basildon