How much does it cost to call a 01874 number?

Calls to 01874 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 01874 number — is it a scam?

Not necessarily, but be careful: scammers spoof local codes such as 01874 so a call looks like it’s from Brecon 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 Brecon number from abroad?

Drop the leading 0 and add +44. A number written as 01874 XXXXXX becomes +44 1874 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.

01874 Area Code – Brecon | Dialling Code, Format & Call Charges

Q: Where is the 01874 area code?

01874 is the UK geographic dialling code for Brecon. Any number written as 01874 XXXXXX is tied to the Brecon dialling-code area, though with modern VoIP a business can keep its 01874 number after moving away.

Dialling code: 01874
Area: Brecon
Number type: Geographic landline (01/02)
Local format: 01874 XXXXXX
From abroad: +44 1874 XXXXXX
Ofcom number blocks: 388
Blocks in service: 112
Range holders: 88

Where is the 01874 area code?

The 01874 dialling code is the UK geographic area code for Brecon. Because 01874 is a geographic (01/02) code, a number using it is tied to the Brecon dialling-code area — though with modern hosted telephony (VoIP) a business can keep a 01874 number after moving premises, so the code reflects the number’s designated area rather than a guaranteed physical location today.

Ofcom currently lists 388 number blocks under 01874, of which 112 are allocated to 88 communications providers.

Brecon phone number format

A Brecon 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 01874 XXXXXX (the Xs stand for the local digits). Ofcom has not reserved a fictitious drama range for 01874; for on-screen examples it recommends the unused 01632 960000–01632 960999 range.

Who holds 01874 number ranges?

Ofcom allocates 01874 numbers to providers in blocks. These providers hold the largest allocations under 01874:

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
BT	20	`01874 57XXXX`
Digital Space Group Limited	2	`01874 24XXXX`
Fuse 2 Communications Ltd	2	`01874 440XXX`
Sky UK Limited	2	`01874 409XXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	2	`01874 938XXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	2	`01874 54XXXX`
(AQ) LIMITED	1	`01874 92XXXX`
24 Seven Cloud Communications Ltd	1	`01874 438XXX`

…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.

01874 number ranges

Browse the allocated 01874 ranges by their first local digit — each guide lists the providers holding that slice of Brecon’s numbers:

01874 2XXXXX · 9 ranges 01874 3XXXXX · 9 ranges 01874 4XXXXX · 54 ranges 01874 5XXXXX · 6 ranges 01874 6XXXXX · 17 ranges 01874 7XXXXX · 9 ranges 01874 9XXXXX · 8 ranges

Call charges for 01874 numbers

Calls to 01874 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 01874 scam calls

Fraudsters frequently spoof local dialling codes, faking the caller ID so a scam call appears to come from a Brecon (01874) number you might trust. Remember:

A familiar 01874 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:

01872 Truro Area code guide 01873 Abergavenny Area code guide 01875 Tranent Area code guide 01876 Lochmaddy Area code guide

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01874 area code – Brecon