How much does it cost to call 0333 numbers?
An 0333 call costs exactly what an 01 or 02 landline call costs on your tariff, and counts towards inclusive minutes. 0333 is simply a later batch of the same 03 national-rate range as 0330 - there is no difference in price between any 03 numbers.
Verified against Ofcom rules and provider tariff guides, August 2026.
Same as calling a landline - usually free within your allowance
Ofcom requires 03 numbers to cost no more than calls to geographic 01 and 02 numbers, and they count towards inclusive minutes. If your plan has inclusive minutes, the call is covered. There is never a premium on an 03 number.
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0333 cost questions
Are 0333 numbers free to call?
Effectively yes for most people: 0333 calls are charged like calls to a normal landline and count towards inclusive minutes, so with an allowance the call costs nothing extra. Without inclusive minutes you pay your standard landline call rate.
Do inclusive minutes cover 0333 numbers?
Yes, on virtually all UK mobile and landline tariffs. This is an Ofcom rule for the 03 and geographic ranges, not a provider choice.
How much is a 10 minute call to an 0333 number?
With inclusive minutes: nothing. Without: ten minutes at your standard landline rate, typically well under £2 in total.
Why is an organisation using an 0333 number?
03 numbers give a national, non-geographic identity while being fair to callers - Ofcom reserves 0300 for public bodies and charities, while 0330/0333/0345 serve businesses. They replaced the mistrusted 084/087 ranges for most reputable organisations.