The United Kingdom (Great Britain, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland) is the world’s sixth-largest economy.

The UK has several major economic hubs, such as London, Cambridge, and Bristol, and with over 67 million residents, it offers a large market for businesses. No wonder you want to expand your business across the North Sea!

But how do you go about it? Setting up a local office in England or another country requires a significant investment and may not even be necessary in the early stages. However, it’s essential for customers in the United Kingdom to reach you easily by phone to ask questions or place orders.

Benefits of a Local Phone Number in England

By offering a phone number in the United Kingdom, you give English consumers the ability to easily reach you via a landline or mobile number. This meets their expectations and shows that you are customer-focused. It also enhances the reliability of your business.

A local English number also offers a more favorable call rate than a number in another country. This makes calling your business more attractive without worrying about international rates.

What English Phone Numbers Are Available?

At Belfabriek, you can easily activate an English phone number. Belfabriek is known for offering a wide range of phone numbers in over 26 countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom. This includes numbers in England as well as Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, allowing you to reach customers throughout the UK.

You can choose from various geographic and non-geographic numbers in England, depending on your business needs and the population you want to reach.

Free Numbers: 0800 and 0808 in England

An English 0800 or 0808 number is a toll-free number for the caller. This makes the call accessible and very appealing to customers.

Historically, toll-free numbers in England started with 0500, but today all numbers have been moved to the 0800 and 0808 prefixes. At Belfabriek, you can quickly register a toll-free number in England, which you can immediately forward to your office in the Netherlands or another country. Incoming calls are seamlessly forwarded.

National Numbers: 033 in England

English phone numbers starting with 033 are national numbers. These numbers are not tied to a specific city or region, meaning you can be reached anywhere in the UK at a local rate. This is convenient for businesses operating in multiple cities without a physical office in England.

Geographic Numbers in England

Geographic phone numbers in England start with area codes like 01 or 02 and indicate the city or region. These are the typical landline numbers used by local businesses. Below is an overview of some common area codes and their associated cities:

(020) xxxx xxxx London (024) 7xxx xxxx Coventry (029) xxxx xxxx Cardiff (0113) xxx xxxx Leeds (0114) xxx xxxx Sheffield (0121) xxx xxxx Birmingham (0131) xxx xxxx Edinburgh (0141) xxx xxxx Glasgow (0151) xxx xxxx Merseyside (0161) xxx xxxx Greater Manchester (01642) xx xxxx Teesside (01223) xx xxxx Cambridge (01257) xx xxxx Chorley (01382) xx xxxx Dundee (01386) xx xxxx Evesham (01935) xx xxxx Yeovil (01865) xx xxxx Oxford (01772) xx xxxx Preston (01792) xx xxxx Swansea (01204) xx xxxx Bolton (015396) xx xxx Sedbergh (016977) xxxx of xxxxx Brampton (016064) xxxx of xxxxx Hartford

At Belfabriek, you can register local English numbers in all cities. Choose a nice number in our number shop, and we’ll have you connected within one working day!

Curious about which other countries we can provide international phone numbers for? Learn more about requesting an international phone number.