How much does it cost to call a 0904 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 0904 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 0904 number for my business?

Yes - 0904 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.

0904 Numbers – Who Called You, What They Cost & Who Uses Them

Prefix: 0904
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: 519
Blocks in service: 499
Range holders: 51

What are 0904 numbers?

Numbers starting 0904 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 519 number blocks under 0904, of which 499 are allocated to 51 providers.

Who uses 0904 numbers?

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

Who holds 0904 number ranges?

Range holder (allocated by Ofcom)	Number blocks	Example range
Media Telecom Ltd	60	`0904 236 XXXX`
Vodafone Ltd (C&W)	54	`0904 007 XXXX`
ETC Telecom Limited	34	`0904 005 XXXX`
Tabsoft Limited	30	`0904 066 XXXX`
Telecom 10 Ltd	26	`0904 252 XXXX`
Core Telecom Limited	25	`0904 276 XXXX`
Virgin Media Limited	25	`0904 068 XXXX`
Commi Holdings Limited	20	`0904 014 XXXX`
Plus Telecom Limited	20	`0904 309 XXXX`
Invade International Ltd	18	`0904 053 XXXX`
Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited	17	`0904 020 XXXX`
24 Seven Communications Limited	13	`0904 099 XXXX`

…and 39 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 0904 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 0904 number back unless you know exactly what it is and costs.

Check a specific 0904 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

0900 0901 0902 0903 0905 0906 0907 0908 0909 0911 0912 0913 0982 0983

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0904 numbers – who called you, and what do they cost?