0897980 service-charge numbers
Ofcom’s numbering data lists 1 number range starting 0897980. Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
What a 0897980 number tells you
What it is
Numbers where part of the call price goes to the organisation you call – often used for helplines and booking lines.
What it costs
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Watch out for
A missed call asking you to ring back an 084, 087 or 09 number may be designed to earn money from your call.
0897980 numbers: common questions
How do I call a 0897980 number from abroad?
Replace the leading 0 with +44. For example, a number starting 0897980 becomes +44 897980 followed by the rest of the number. Some freephone, service-charge and premium numbers cannot be reached from outside the UK.
How much does it cost to call a 0897980 number?
Two parts: an access charge set by your phone company, plus a service charge set by the organisation.
Is a call from a 0897980 number a scam?
A missed call asking you to ring back an 084, 087 or 09 number may be designed to earn money from your call. 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 0897980 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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