Calls, SMS and WhatsApp on one number
European customers still check where a number comes from before they answer. A local United Kingdom number (+44) puts a familiar prefix on your outbound calls and on every SMS you send, which lifts answer rates well above an unknown international number.
- Product
- United Kingdom – phone number
- Country code
+44
- VoiceCalls — inbound and outbound
- SMS INInbound SMS — available
- SMS OUTOutbound SMS — with a local number or a sender name*
* Depends on that country's regulations.
Service features and capabilities
- Premium call quality
- Calls — inbound and outbound
- SMS — instant receipt and delivery
- Two-way communication on one number
- Routes into your PBX phone system and 3CX
Because the number sits in the United Kingdom numbering plan, customers dialling you from inside the country pay a local rate. You keep the number if you move offices, change carriers or open a second location.
What you will need when ordering
- Local (geographic) numberNo registration required
- National numberNo registration required
- Mobile numberNo registration required
United Kingdom number types and registration
These number types are available in United Kingdom. The regulator does not require end-user registration for them — you will not need to provide company registration documents or an address.
Local (geographic) number
A number with an area code — to callers inside the country it looks local.
National number
A national number without an area code.
Mobile number
A mobile network number — suits markets where customers text and call from mobiles.
API integration
Get SMS received on your United Kingdom number delivered straight to your server through real-time webhooks. Integration takes minutes, not weeks.
Privacy & security
Keep your personal number private. Use the United Kingdom number for registrations, verification codes and business conversations only.
WhatsApp incoming calls
Receive incoming audio and video calls on WhatsApp. Customers reach you through the app they already use, routed into your system.
United Kingdom phone numbers — common questions
What is the country code for United Kingdom?
The international dialling code for United Kingdom is +44. A virtual United Kingdom number is issued inside that numbering plan, so it appears as a local number to anyone calling or texting from within the country.
Can I receive SMS on a United Kingdom number?
Yes. Incoming SMS arrives instantly and can be read in the platform, delivered into your phone system (for example 3CX), or pushed to your own server through a real-time webhook. Two-way conversations run on the same number.
Do I need an office in United Kingdom to get the number?
No. The regulator does not require end-user registration for these numbers — you will not need to provide company registration documents or an address. The number itself is virtual — it routes to your PBX phone system, 3CX or SIP setup.
Can I use a United Kingdom number for calls as well as SMS?
Yes. The number handles inbound and outbound calls plus SMS in both directions, and can also receive WhatsApp audio and video calls routed into your system.
