How much does it cost to call a 01698 number?

Calls to 01698 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 01698 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01698 so a call looks like it’s from Motherwell 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 Motherwell number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01698 XXXXXX becomes +44 1698 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.

01698 Area Code – Motherwell | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01698 area code?

01698 is the UK geographic dialling code for Motherwell. Any number written as 01698 XXXXXX is tied to the Motherwell dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01698 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01698
Area: Motherwell
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01698 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1698 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 433
Blocks in service: 263
Range holders: 109

Where is the 01698 area code?

The 01698 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Motherwell. Because 01698 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Motherwell dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01698 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 433 number blocks under 01698, of which 263 are allocated to 109 communications providers.

Motherwell phone number format

A Motherwell 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 01698 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01698; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01698 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01698 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01698:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	64	`01698 20XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	23	`01698 532XXX`
Sky UK Limited	21	`01698 223XXX`
Virgin Media Limited	13	`01698 29XXXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	13	`01698 39XXXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	11	`01698 317XXX`
Verizon UK Limited	5	`01698 608XXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	4	`01698 430XXX`

…and 101 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.

01698 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01698 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Motherwell’s numbers:

01698 2XXXXX · 35 ranges 01698 3XXXXX · 19 ranges 01698 4XXXXX · 15 ranges 01698 5XXXXX · 44 ranges 01698 6XXXXX · 90 ranges 01698 7XXXXX · 30 ranges 01698 8XXXXX · 14 ranges 01698 9XXXXX · 16 ranges

Call charges for 01698 numbers

Calls to 01698 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 01698 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Motherwell (01698) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01698 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:

01695 Skelmersdale Area code guide 01697 Brampton Area code guide 01700 Rothesay Area code guide 01702 Southend-on-Sea Area code guide

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01698 area code – Motherwell