With a population of over 67 million people, the United Kingdom (UK), consisting of Great Britain, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, is an attractive market for Dutch entrepreneurs. Requesting a local business phone number can be a smart step to connect more easily and effectively with British customers and partners. A local number makes it easier for customers to contact you without having to call a foreign number.

UK Country Code: +44

When you receive an international call starting with the country code +44, you know it’s from the United Kingdom. If you want to call England or the UK yourself, first dial +44 on your device. This informs the network that you want to make an international call to the United Kingdom. Note that phone numbers in the UK always start with a 0 for national calls, but this 0 is omitted for international calls. Most phone numbers in the UK are 10 digits long after the 0.

Example numbers in the UK:

(020) xxxx xxxx is London

(0113) xxx xxxx is Leeds

(0141) xxx xxxx is Glasgow

Why Activate a Local UK Number?

A local phone number from the UK ensures that customers and business partners can reach you at local rates. This not only feels more familiar to the customer but also avoids unexpected costs when they call you from the United Kingdom. Whether you’re looking for a landline number for business communication or an 0800 number for toll-free calls, Belfabriek has the right solution.

A British Presence with a UK Number

A British phone number helps your business appear local. This strengthens the trust of your British customers and makes doing business easier. Moreover, your new number is operational within just one business day, without additional equipment. We seamlessly forward incoming calls to your current phone number, wherever you are.

Extra Features for a Professional Customer Experience

A UK phone number is more than just a contact point. At Belfabriek, you gain access to useful features that help you manage calls effectively and provide your customers with the best experience:

  • Welcome Messages: Add a personal touch by greeting British callers with a recorded message. Outside office hours, let them know when you’ll be available again.
  • Queue: Place callers on hold when everyone is busy. Callers wait in the order they arrived and are then connected. Meanwhile, they can listen to music or a message.
  • Voicemail: Let callers leave a message during busy times or outside office hours. You’ll receive the message directly via email, so you don’t miss anything and can call back quickly.
  • Menu: With a menu, callers can direct themselves to the right department or person. They simply press the relevant number for their query.
  • Call Recording: Record calls for quality control or training purposes. This way, you can always listen back and improve your service.

Comprehensive Statistics

With our online dashboard, you get real-time insights into all your calls: when calls were made, their origin, average call duration, and even how many calls were missed. This allows you to respond quickly during peak times.

Take advantage of your visit to our website and kill two birds with one stone. Request a UK phone number from us today!

Fraud and Scammers: Protect Your UK Number

As with all phone numbers: beware of fraud via unknown numbers. Scammers may pose as trustworthy callers and try to obtain sensitive information. Belfabriek helps you by recording calls so you can report and analyze suspicious calls.

Suspect fraud or receive many annoying calls from abroad? It’s best to block the number or report it to your provider. If in doubt, you can contact the police to investigate such calls.

Get Started Quickly with Belfabriek

At Belfabriek, you can quickly and easily request a demo UK number. Activate your own test number within 10 minutes and experience the benefits without any obligation or payment details. Test our platform and discover how we can help you with business communication in the United Kingdom!