Get a Virtual Phone Number for the UK
UK customers answer local numbers far more than international ones. CallHippo gives you a real London, Manchester, or Edinburgh number in minutes. Pick from geographic, freephone 0800, non-geographic 0330, and mobile 07 formats.
- Local presence in London, Manchester, and other UK cities
- Display a UK caller ID from any country in the world
- Routing, recording, IVR, and CRM sync on every plan
Browse UK Virtual Phone Numbers by City, Type, and Area Code
Pick from geographic numbers in every major UK city, plus freephone 0800/0808 and non-geographic 0330/0333 options. Filter by area code, format, or use case to find the right UK virtual phone number for your business.
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How to Buy UK Virtual Phone Number?
Three quick stages stand between you and your first UK call. The whole flow runs under 10 minutes for most teams.
Open a CallHippo account and choose a plan that fits your business requirements. The trial requires no card details.
Browse UK numbers by city, area code, or format. Reserve a London “020” or Manchester “0161” in two clicks.
Connect your CRM, build the IVR flow, and assign agents. Place your first test call within the same hour.
How Can a UK Virtual Phone Number Boost Your Business Growth?
A UK virtual number gives your team six ways to win in the UK market without opening an office or signing a carrier contract.
British customers trust 020 London, 0161 Manchester, or 0131 Edinburgh numbers far more than international caller IDs from overseas.
Per-minute international rates and UK roaming charges disappear with flat-rate VoIP. Calls run on the internet, not carrier minutes.
Ring multiple devices at once so UK customers reach a real person. Voicemail-to-email captures calls when your team is away.
Configure UK business hours, after-hours routing, and team handoffs so callers reach the right person across every time zone.
Add more UK virtual numbers, agents, or call queues as your team grows. No hardware, no SIM cards, no delays.
Operate a UK business presence without a London headquarters, a registered British office, or a single physical landline.
UK Virtual Phone Numbers by City and Area Code
The UK uses different code formats for cities, mobiles, and special service numbers. Pick the format that matches your audience.
| City / Number Type | Area Code | City / Number Type | Area Code |
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| London | 020 | Birmingham | 0121 |
| Manchester | 0161 | Leeds | 0113 |
| Edinburgh | 0131 | Sheffield | 0114 |
| Bristol | 0117 | Liverpool | 0151 |
| Cardiff | 029 | Belfast | 028 |
| Newcastle | 0191 | Mobile (Nationwide) | 07xxx |
| Toll-Free (Nationwide) | 0800 / 0808 | Non-Geographic (Nationwide) | 0330 / 0333 |
Features Included with Every UK Virtual Number
Every CallHippo United Kingdom virtual phone number ships with the same enterprise-grade feature set, no matter which plan you pick.
Route inbound UK calls to the next available agent automatically. Distribute load evenly across teams without manual transfers or queues.
Auto-dial through your contact list with zero idle time between calls. Boost outbound UK call volume per rep instantly.
Capture every missed call as a voicemail. Receive transcribed text or audio attachments straight to your team email inbox.
Live dashboards show volume, missed calls, and average talk time per UK number. Conversion patterns surface automatically.
Bring multiple agents, managers, or clients into a single UK call. Hold three-way or larger conference calls without dropouts.
Show local time zones and best-time-to-call indicators for prospects in the UK. Time outreach for better connect rates.
Detect dropped or low-quality calls and switch to a backup network automatically. Keep UK conversations connected without manual intervention.
Listen in on live UK customer calls for coaching. Step into the conversation when your agent needs real-time support.
What are the Types of UK Virtual Numbers?
Four UK number formats cover every business use case. Pick by your audience, call volume, and budget.
- UK Geographic Numbers
020 London, 0161 Manchester, or 0131 Edinburgh numbers tie your business to a city. Best for local presence and trust. - UK Non-Geographic Numbers
0330 and 0333 numbers work across the UK with no specific city tie. Best for pan-UK businesses with multiple regions. - UK Freephone Numbers
0800 and 0808 freephone numbers cost the caller nothing. Best for inbound customer support, sales lines, and national campaigns. - UK Virtual Mobile Numbers
07xx mobile virtual numbers look like a standard UK mobile. Best for WhatsApp Business, SMS outreach, and personal-feel callbacks.
Pricing
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Calling
- 1 Free Phone Number
Get a dedicated standard phone number for each team member at no extra cost. Share numbers across multiple users for collaborative calling.
- Voicemail
- Click to Dial
- Business Hours
Define operating hours for each number to route calls appropriately.
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Messaging - SMS (Text messages) & MMS
- WhatsApp Business API
Platform- 2FA
Add an extra security layer by requiring a verification code in addition to your password.
- Desktop & Mobile Apps
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Calling
- Unlimited Minutes (Includes Both Landline & Mobile Calling)
Shared pool of free calling minutes for your entire team. Valid for manual dialing to standard US/Canada numbers only.
- Forward to Device Automatically route incoming calls to your mobile or alternative device to never miss calls.
- Ring All Devices Ring simultaneously on all your logged-in devices (desktop, mobile, browser) for every call.
- AI Global Connect View caller's timezone before dialing to reach contacts at optimal times.
- Country Blocking Restrict outbound calls to specific countries to prevent unauthorized international dialing.
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Messaging
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100 SMS (Text Messages)
Standard A2P charges apply.
- SMS Templates Create and save message templates for one-click texting with consistent communication.
- Free Omnichannel Inbox
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Analytics
- Basic Report Analytics
- Call Logs (1 month) Access detailed records of all calls including duration, outcome, recordings, and participant information.
- Audit Logs Track all account changes and user actions for security, compliance, and accountability.
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Integrations
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ZZapierSSlack50+WWebhook
Popular
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Calling
- Unlimited Minutes (Includes Both Landline & Mobile Calling)
Shared pool of free calling minutes for your entire team. Valid for manual dialing to standard US/Canada numbers only.
- Call Recordings Record and store calls for quality monitoring, training, and compliance.
- Multilingual IVR Offer IVR menu options in multiple languages to serve diverse customer bases.
- Call Distribution (Cascading) Route calls to agents in a priority sequence until someone answers.
- Custom Greetings Upload personalized welcome messages for callers to hear when they reach your number.
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Messaging
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500 SMS (Text Messages)
Standard A2P charges apply.
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Analytics
- Reports / Analytics Get detailed insights and summarized analytics on team's calling performance.
- AI Voicemail Transcription Automatically convert voicemail audio to text for faster message review.
- Call Logs (Lifetime)
- Role Based Access Control Assign specific roles with tailored permissions to control what each user can view and manage.
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Integrations
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HHubSpotSSalesforcePPipedrive50+ZZoho
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Calling
- Smart DID Routing Automatically routes calls to the best available agent based on real-time data.
- Multilevel IVR Create multi-step phone menus to route callers to the right department or person automatically.
- Call Blocking Block unwanted callers and spam numbers to keep your team focused on quality conversations.
- Holiday Routing Configure special call handling and greetings for holidays and non-business days.
- CRM-Based VIP Routing Route calls automatically to the correct contact/lead owner based on CRM information.
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Messaging
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1000 SMS (Text Messages)
Standard A2P charges apply.
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Enterprise
- Single Sign-On (SSO) Log in once to access CallHippo and all integrated tools with your company credentials.
- Custom Integrations Build advanced integrations with your systems—add click-to-call anywhere, sync call data with custom logic, and create workflows specific to your business.
- Dedicated Account Manager Resolve account queries efficiently with dedicated account manager.
- Personalized Onboarding Experience personalized onboarding for a tailored start.
- 24×7 & Phone Support
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Integrations
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HHubSpotSSalesforceZZoho50+ZZendesk
Which are the Top UK Virtual Phone Number Providers?
Several providers offer UK virtual numbers, but each one fits a different buyer. Here is how the top five stack up.
RingCentral
Best for large UK enterprises needing UCaaS with video, messaging, and compliance tools built into one license.
AVOXI
Best for international contact centers that need UK numbers as part of a global multi-country setup.
CallHippo
Best for sales teams and SMBs expanding into the UK. Widest feature set at the lowest per-number cost.
Phonexa
Best for UK performance marketers and lead-generation businesses tracking call attribution and pay-per-call campaigns.
Virtual Landline
Best for UK-based freelancers and sole traders needing a simple local number without complex features.
Why Choose CallHippo for Your UK Virtual Phone Number?
Four reasons CallHippo wins for UK businesses building their phone stack from scratch.
Crystal-Clear UK Call Quality
Calls route through Tier 1 UK carriers on HD codecs. Audio stays crisp during peak hours and on international legs. Jitter and packet loss stay below what traditional UK carriers can match.
24/7 Customer Support: Not Just a Help Doc
A real support engineer answers chat, calls, and emails around the clock. Bug reports get a response within minutes, not days. Onboarding, integration help, and migration support come with every paid plan.
Set Up in Minutes: Scale Without IT
Add UK numbers, agents, and call routes through a visual admin panel. Sales managers and ops leads handle the full setup without engineering involvement. The same panel scales from 5 to 500 seats without rebuilding anything.
100+ Integrations with the Tools You Already Use
Pre-built integrations cover HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, Pipedrive, and 95+ other tools. Every call logs to the right contact record automatically. Notes, recordings, and dispositions sync in real time.
Documentation & Requirements for a UK Virtual Phone Number
Ofcom requires UK virtual numbers to be tied to verified businesses. Required files vary by number format.
Freephone (0800/0808), Non-Geographic, and Mobile
These non-geographic formats have the lighter compliance load. Submit a company registration certificate and the signing director’s photo ID. A VAT or tax reference is also required for activation. Most accounts clear the carrier review inside two working days, and provisioning happens automatically right after.
UK Geographic Numbers (Local DID)
Local DIDs like 020 London and 0151 Liverpool carry a stricter rule. You must show a UK trading address through a recent utility bill. A council tax statement or commercial lease document works too. Once Ofcom validation completes, the number activates within three working days.
“Thanks to the CallHippo team, we were able to resolve a tough issue with flagged phone numbers. As an EdTech startup, outbound calls are crucial for us. CallHippo's solution not only improved our attestation score but also boosted our answer rates and overall customer experience.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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A UK virtual phone number connects calls over the Internet, instead of a cellular tower. It enables your business to maintain a professional image and ensure effective call management. Various innovative features, such as call recording and IVR menus, help streamline business communication.
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UK numbers start with a 0 area code (like 020 London), followed by 7 or 8 digits. International dialers replace the leading 0 with +44. Read more on UK phone number format.
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Yes. UK virtual numbers from licensed providers like CallHippo are fully legal and Ofcom-compliant. They can be used for business calls and SMS.
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Yes. Most platforms accept a UK virtual phone number for OTP verification, including WhatsApp Business, Google, and major social platforms.
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0330 numbers are UK non-geographic business numbers. Callers pay only their standard call rate, the same as calling a 01 or 02 line.
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The UK country code is +44. Every UK virtual phone number includes this prefix when dialed from outside the United Kingdom.
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0800 numbers are toll-free for the caller. 0330 numbers charge the caller a standard local rate. Both work nationally across the UK.
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Absolutely. Outbound calls go to any country worldwide. Your UK caller ID shows on the receiver's screen.
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There is no cap. One CallHippo account can hold dozens of UK numbers across all formats. Add city DID, freephone, mobile, or non-geographic numbers anytime.
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Yes. CallHippo integrates with HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho, Freshworks, and 95+ other CRM and helpdesk tools. Every call logs automatically.
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