How much does it cost to call a 01481 number?

Calls to 01481 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 01481 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01481 so a call looks like it’s from Guernsey 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 Guernsey number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01481 XXXXXX becomes +44 1481 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.

01481 Area Code – Guernsey | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01481 area code?

01481 is the UK geographic dialling code for Guernsey. Any number written as 01481 XXXXXX is tied to the Guernsey dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01481 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01481
Area: Guernsey
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01481 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1481 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 100
Blocks in service: 24
Range holders: 5

Where is the 01481 area code?

The 01481 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Guernsey. Because 01481 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Guernsey dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01481 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 100 number blocks under 01481, of which 24 are allocated to 5 communications providers.

Guernsey phone number format

A Guernsey 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 01481 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01481; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01481 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01481 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01481:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Sure (Guernsey) Limited	18	`01481 20XXXX`
JT (Guernsey) Limited	3	`01481 22XXXX`
Business Telecom Limited	1	`01481 66XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	1	`01481 77XXXX`
Guernsey Airtel Limited	1	`01481 52XXXX`

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.

01481 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01481 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Guernsey’s numbers:

01481 2XXXXX · 7 ranges 01481 5XXXXX · 1 ranges 01481 6XXXXX · 1 ranges 01481 7XXXXX · 8 ranges 01481 8XXXXX · 6 ranges 01481 9XXXXX · 1 ranges

Call charges for 01481 numbers

Calls to 01481 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 01481 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Guernsey (01481) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01481 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:

01479 Grantown-onSpey Area code guide 01480 Huntingdon Area code guide 01482 Hull Area code guide 01483 Guildford Area code guide

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01481 area code – Guernsey