How much does it cost to call 0808 numbers?
Calls to 0808 numbers are free from all UK consumer landlines and mobiles, exactly like 0800. The 0808 range includes many helplines - the 0808 80x block is reserved for helplines and is deliberately excluded from itemised phone bills for privacy.
Verified against Ofcom rules and provider tariff guides, August 2026.
Free from all UK consumer landlines and mobiles
Calls to 0800 and 0808 numbers are free of charge from all UK consumer landlines and mobiles. The organisation you call pays for the call instead, including a pence-per-minute charge for receiving it. Business phone users should check their own tariff.
0808 cost questions
Are 0808 numbers free to call?
Yes, from all UK consumer landlines and mobiles. The organisation you call pays for the call instead.
Do inclusive minutes cover 0808 numbers?
The question does not arise - the call is free whether or not you have minutes.
How much is a 10 minute call to an 0808 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 0808 number?
To remove any barrier to calling - sales lines, helplines and customer service use freephone because the business absorbing the cost increases call volume.