Non-geographic
0345 UK-rate numbers UK
0345 calls cost the same as a standard 01/02 call, including from mobiles, and are usually included in inclusive minute bundles.
About 0345 numbers in the UK
The 0345 prefix is part of the UK National Telephone Numbering Plan administered by Ofcom and falls into the Non-geographic family. 0345 calls cost the same as a standard 01/02 call, including from mobiles, and are usually included in inclusive minute bundles.
Ofcom allocates 0345 number ranges to UK communications providers (Range Holders) in 1,000- or 10,000-number blocks. The table below lists every currently-allocated block we have ingested from Ofcom’s weekly Numbering Data feed. Click any Range Holder to see their full UK portfolio, or paste a specific number into the lookup form above to see the originating provider, the allocation status, and a live AI internet check for any public reports about that exact number.
For a deeper explainer on how UK number prefixes are organised, see UK area codes explained, How Ofcom allocates UK phone numbers, and the UK phone number format guide. If you have received a 0345 call you are unsure about, our who-called-me UK guide walks through the safe identification routine in under a minute.
Allocated ranges starting with 0345
| Prefix | Status | Range holder |
|---|---|---|
| +44 345 | Allocated | British Telecommunications PLC |
| +44 3457 | Allocated | Lloyds Bank PLC (via BT) |
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FAQs about 0345
Are 0345 numbers safe to answer?
Non-geographic numbers like 0345 are not inherently dangerous, but non-geographic prefixes can be (and are) abused by scammers. Use the lookup above to see who Ofcom allocated the specific block to and read the AI internet check.
What does 0345 cost to call?
0345 calls cost the same as a standard 01/02 call, including from mobiles, and are usually included in inclusive minute bundles.
Can I block all 0345 calls on my phone?
Most modern UK mobile networks let you block by prefix in their My-Account app. iOS and Android also support a "Silence Unknown Callers" option. Truecaller and Hiya offer prefix-level blocklists.