Premium rate numbers usually start with 09. They're primarily used for information services, but can often be used for chat lines or voting on TV shows like ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
| Prefix of telephone number |
Charges |
| Premium rate services (starting 09) |
45.84p (exc. VAT) a minute plus a service charge* (one-minute minimum call charge) |
| Voice short codes. These are usually 5-7 numbers long and used for TV or radio shows, competition lines and information services. The service provider will let you know the cost of the call |
Free, or up to £2 a minute (one-minute minimum call charge) |
*A service charge also applies for calls to numbers starting 084, 087, 09 or 118, as advertised by the organisation that offers the service (such as your bank or travel agent).
