How much does it cost to call a 01620 number?

Calls to 01620 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 01620 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01620 so a call looks like it’s from North Berwick 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 North Berwick number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01620 XXXXXX becomes +44 1620 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.

01620 Area Code – North Berwick | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01620 area code?

01620 is the UK geographic dialling code for North Berwick. Any number written as 01620 XXXXXX is tied to the North Berwick dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01620 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01620
Area: North Berwick
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01620 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1620 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 397
Blocks in service: 112
Range holders: 86

Where is the 01620 area code?

The 01620 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for North Berwick. Because 01620 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the North Berwick dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01620 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 01620, of which 112 are allocated to 86 communications providers.

North Berwick phone number format

A North Berwick 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 01620 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01620; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01620 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01620 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01620:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	11	`01620 614XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	11	`01620 620XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	3	`01620 248XXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01620 297XXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01620 693XXX`
Sky UK Limited	2	`01620 481XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	2	`01620 43XXXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01620 23XXXX`

…and 78 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.

01620 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01620 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of North Berwick’s numbers:

01620 2XXXXX · 9 ranges 01620 3XXXXX · 8 ranges 01620 4XXXXX · 23 ranges 01620 5XXXXX · 13 ranges 01620 6XXXXX · 31 ranges 01620 7XXXXX · 18 ranges 01620 8XXXXX · 10 ranges

Call charges for 01620 numbers

Calls to 01620 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 01620 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a North Berwick (01620) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01620 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:

01609 Northallerton Area code guide 0161 Manchester Area code guide 01621 Maldon Area code guide 01622 Maidstone Area code guide

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01620 area code – North Berwick