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).