How much does it cost to call a 0330 number?

Same as 01/02 calls; included in inclusive minutes. Ofcom rules guarantee this.

Is a call from a 0330 number a scam?

It can be. Caller IDs can be spoofed and scammers favour official-looking prefixes, so treat unexpected calls with caution: never share personal, banking or one-time-code details, and verify the organisation on a number you find independently.

Can I get a 0330 number for my business?

Yes - 0330 numbers can be set up on a hosted phone system and pointed at any line or device. Use The Geeks can provision one (or port an existing number) as part of a hosted telephony setup.

0330 Numbers – Cost, Who Uses Them & Range Holders

Prefix: 0330
Number type: UK-wide non-geographic
Cost to call: Same as 01/02 calls; included in inclusive minutes
Geographic: No – UK-wide
Ofcom blocks in range: 1,000
Blocks in service: 307
Range holders: 153

What are 0330 numbers?

Numbers starting 0330 are UK uk-wide non-geographic numbers in Ofcom’s 03 numbers range. They are not tied to any town or city. Ofcom currently lists 1,000 number blocks under 0330, of which 307 are allocated to 153 providers.

Who uses 0330 numbers?

Public bodies, charities and national businesses that want one number for the whole UK without tying it to a town.

Who holds 0330 number ranges?

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Thumbtel Ltd	26	`0330 061 XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	21	`0330 016 XXXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	18	`0330 018 XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	9	`0330 037 XXXX`
BT	8	`0330 014 XXXX`
Barritel Limited	8	`0330 012 XXXX`
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited	7	`0330 852 XXXX`
Lumen Technologies UK Limited	6	`0330 060 XXXX`
Voiceflex Limited	6	`0330 055 XXXX`
Citrus Telecommunications Ltd	5	`0330 020 XXXX`
EE Limited (Orange)	5	`0330 372 XXXX`
Colt Technology Services	4	`0330 236 XXXX`

…and 141 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.

Scam & cost warnings

0330 numbers are low-risk for callers because Ofcom caps their cost at the 01/02 rate — but scammers still use and spoof them precisely because they look official. An 0330 caller ID is not proof you’re talking to a government body or bank.

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Related 03 prefixes

0300 0303 0306 0331 0333 0343 0344 0345 0370 0371 0372

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0330 numbers – cost & who uses them