037 UK-wide numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 3,772 number ranges starting 037, allocated to 76 providers. The largest holder is Vodafone Ltd (C&W), with 6% 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 037 ranges given to?
Providers Ofcom allocated these number ranges to.
- Not allocated to a provider2,599 ranges
- Vodafone Ltd (C&W)215 ranges
- BT140 ranges
- TalkTalk Communications Limited132 ranges
- GCI Network Solutions Limited126 ranges
- Virgin Media Limited79 ranges
- Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited39 ranges
- Colt Technology Services36 ranges
- Magrathea Telecommunications Limited28 ranges
- Core Telecom Limited27 ranges
- 24 Seven Communications Limited24 ranges
- Dynamic Mobile Billing Limited21 ranges
+ 65 more
Range status
How Ofcom lists the ranges starting 037.
Allocations by year
Explore by the next digit
Each block below starts 037. Pick one to narrow it down.
What a 037 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.
037 numbers: common questions
Who owns 037 numbers?
Ofcom allocated the ranges starting 037 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 037 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 037 becomes +44 37 followed by the rest of the number.
How much does it cost to call a 037 number?
Never cost more than calling an 01 or 02 number, and count towards inclusive minutes.
Is a call from a 037 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 037 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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