0345 UK-wide numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1,000 number ranges starting 0345, allocated to 97 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 18% of them. Non-geographic numbers used by public bodies, charities and businesses that want one number for the whole country. 030 is used by public sector and not-for-profit organisations.
Who were 0345 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider261 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)182 ranges
- BT128 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited83 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited34 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited34 ranges
- Verizon UK Limited18 ranges
- Colt Technology Services16 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited14 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited14 ranges
- Barritel Limited13 ranges
- Nexus Telecommunications Limited12 ranges
+ 86 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 0345.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 0345. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 0345 number tells you
What it is
Non-geographic numbers used by public bodies, charities and businesses that want one number for the whole country. 030 is used by public sector and not-for-profit organisations.
What it costs
Never cost more than calling an 01 or 02 number, and count towards inclusive minutes.
Watch out for
Banks and government departments often use 03 numbers, so scammers spoof them. If a caller asks for security details, hang up and call the number on your card or statement.
0345 numbers: common questions
Who owns 0345 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 0345 to Vodafone Ltd (C&W), BT, TalkTalk Communications Limited and others. Numbers can be moved between providers, so this shows who the range was originally given to – not who is using a particular number today.
How do I call a 0345 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0345 becomes +44 345 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 0345 number?
Never cost more than calling an 01 or 02 number, and count towards inclusive minutes.
Is a call from a 0345 number a scam?
Banks and government departments often use 03 numbers, so scammers spoof them. If a caller asks for security details, hang up and call the number on your card or statement. Check the full number on Who’s Calling to see if it belongs to a verified business and what other people have reported.
Did a 0345 number call you?
Check the full number to see if it belongs to a verified UK business and what other people have reported.
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