An 0843 number is a number that does not correspond to a particular geographical location, so calls from this number can be from anywhere inside of the UK. Any business 0843 number bought and used in Britain is known as a service number and has a special charge attached to it which makes it cost a higher rate than an ordinary phone number.
The total cost of an 0843 number takes the form of two parts. The first part is the standard access charge that your network operator charges you for connecting your call. This charge varies greatly among phone networks, typically it will vary from anywhere between 10 and 50 pence per minute. The second part of the 0843 number charge is known as the service charge. 0843 numbers typically offer you some kind of service, whether it be helping you to look up information or offering customer service, and so this service is justified by this additional charge. This charge again depends on the company that you are calling and is regulated to be a maximum of 7 pence per minute.
Is 0843 an area code?
In short: 0843 numbers are not an area code. They are classed as non-geographic numbers. The total cost therefore ranges from around 17 to 57 pence per minute, depending on the company which you are calling and the phone network operator which you are using. Thus it is important to research what your network access charge is as well as what the company’s service charge in order to avoid any large surprises on your phone bill. These charges actually apply for any 084 number so it is good to bear all this in mind before calling the number and fully familiarise yourself with the costs involved.
How much will I be charged to call an 0843 number?
As a business rate number, 0843 numbers can often cost to call. This can change depending on your tariff, provider, and other variables such as time of day, but currently the UK Government sets the limits for each number range as follows:
| Number range | How is the range used? | Cost per minutes from landlines (approx) | Cost per minute from mobiles (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 02 |
Geographic numbers for specific parts of the UK | up to 13p | 3p to 55p |
| 03 0345 |
UK-wide numbers | up to 9p | 3p to 55p |
| 030 | Not-for-profit organisations, charities and public bodies | up to 10p | 3p to 40p |
| 07 | Mobile numbers | 10p to 20p | 3p to 55p |
| 070 | Personal or ‘follow me’ numbers regulated by the Phone-paid Services Authority | 4p to £3.40 (plus a possible 51p per call) | 30p to £2.50 (plus a possible 51p per call) |
| 0800 0808 |
Freephone service | Free | Free |
| 0843 numbers 0844 0845 |
Business rate numbers | up to 7p and your phone company’s access charge | up to 7p and your phone company’s access charge |
| 0870 0871 0872 0873 |
Business rate numbers regulated by the Phone-paid Services Authority | up to 13p and your phone company’s access charge | up to 13p and your phone company’s access charge |
| 09 | Premium rate numbers regulated by the Phone-paid Services Authority | up to £3.60 and your phone company’s access charge, plus 5p to £6 per call | up to £3.60 and your phone company’s access charge, plus 5p to £6 per call |
| 101 | Police non-emergency number | 15p per call | 15p per call |
| 105 | UK-wide power cut helpline | Free | Free |
| 111 | Non-emergency medical advice | Free | Free |
| 112 | Emergency services | Free | Free |
| 116 | Freephone numbers | Free | Free |
| 118 | Directory enquiry numbers regulated by the Phone-paid Services Authority | up to £5 and your phone company’s access charge, plus possibly up to £6.98 per call | up to £5 and your phone company’s access charge, plus possibly up to £6.98 per call |
| 999 | Emergency services | Free | Free |
Get advice from Ofcom if you have problems with call charges or phone bills.
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