How much does it cost to call a 0900 number?

Can cost several pounds per minute or per call, plus your provider's access charge. Since 2015, 084/087/09/118 calls are split into an access charge (set by your phone provider) and a service charge (set by the organisation you call).

Is a call from a 0900 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 0900 number for my business?

Yes - 0900 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.

0900 Numbers – Who Called You, What They Cost & Who Uses Them

Prefix: 0900
Number type: Premium rate
Cost to call: Can cost several pounds per minute or per call, plus your provider's access charge
Geographic: No – UK-wide
Ofcom blocks in range: 564
Blocks in service: 517
Range holders: 43

What are 0900 numbers?

Numbers starting 0900 are UK premium rate numbers in Ofcom’s 09 premium-rate numbers range. They are not tied to any town or city. Ofcom currently lists 564 number blocks under 0900, of which 517 are allocated to 43 providers.

Who uses 0900 numbers?

Competition lines, voting, adult services and technical-support lines. Legitimate uses exist, but 09 is also a classic scam callback trap.

Who holds 0900 number ranges?

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	121	`0900 000 XXXX`
BT	42	`0900 100 XXXX`
Media Telecom Ltd	40	`0900 097 XXXX`
Business Broadcast Communications Limited	35	`0900 319 XXXX`
Vodafone Limited	30	`0900 300 XXXX`
Content Guru Limited	25	`0900 147 XXXX`
Virgin Media Limited	25	`0900 012 XXXX`
Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited	24	`0900 083 XXXX`
GCI Network Solutions Limited	21	`0900 077 XXXX`
Nodemax Limited	21	`0900 675 XXXX`
Plus Telecom Limited	19	`0900 079 XXXX`
Mars Communications Limited	11	`0900 143 XXXX`

…and 31 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

Treat unexpected 0900 contact with real caution. The classic scam is baiting you into ringing a premium number back (missed calls, fake prize texts) and keeping you on the line. Never call an 0900 number back unless you know exactly what it is and costs.

Check a specific 0900 number

Paste the full number into the checker above to see its range holder and allocation status from this week’s Ofcom data — free, no sign-up.

Related 09 prefixes

0901 0902 0903 0904 0905 0906 0907 0908 0909 0911 0912 0913 0982 0983

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0900 numbers – who called you, and what do they cost?