How much does it cost to call a 0345 number?

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

Is a call from a 0345 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 0345 number for my business?

Yes - 0345 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.

0345 Numbers – Cost, Who Uses Them & Range Holders

Prefix: 0345
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: 739
Range holders: 97

What are 0345 numbers?

Numbers starting 0345 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 0345, of which 739 are allocated to 97 providers.

Who uses 0345 numbers?

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

Who holds 0345 number ranges?

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	182	`0345 009 XXXX`
BT	128	`0345 161 XXXX`
TalkTalk Communications Limited	83	`0345 013 XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	34	`0345 003 XXXX`
Virgin Media Limited	34	`0345 002 XXXX`
Verizon UK Limited	18	`0345 008 XXXX`
Colt Technology Services	16	`0345 280 XXXX`
Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited	14	`0345 034 XXXX`
Magrathea Telecommunications Limited	14	`0345 004 XXXX`
Barritel Limited	13	`0345 183 XXXX`
Alphatalk Limited	12	`0345 021 XXXX`
Nexus Telecommunications Limited	12	`0345 094 XXXX`

…and 85 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

0345 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 0345 caller ID is not proof you’re talking to a government body or bank.

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Related 03 prefixes

0300 0303 0306 0330 0331 0333 0343 0344 0370 0371 0372

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0345 numbers – cost & who uses them