Buy United Kingdom virtual phone numbers online
Get a London or other United Kingdom city DID delivered straight to your VoIP, PBX, AI voice agent, or Microsoft Teams — without a sales call. Self-serve at $0.63/month, activation instant to 1 business day. Cheapest London business number on the market.
Why teams choose DIDHub for United Kingdom numbers
- UK B2B credibility. A London
+44 20number on your website signals serious UK presence to British buyers. Convert better than non-UK Caller-IDs on UK-targeted ad campaigns. - No UK residency or office required. Anyone, anywhere can buy a London number from DIDHub. No proof of UK address required for standard 020 numbers.
- Instant or sub-business-day activation. Sub-60-second activation on most 020 numbers. Routes immediately to your VoIP / PBX / Teams / AI voice agent.
- Two-way SMS supported. Most UK 020 numbers support inbound + outbound SMS for 2FA, customer notifications, and support workflows.
- EEA-tier outbound to EU destinations. Outbound calls from a UK DID to EEA destinations get the near-EEA tier rate (post-Brexit, UK is treated favorably by most carriers).
United Kingdom number types you can buy
| Type | Format | From | SMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic (London & other cities) | +44 20 city-code XXX XXXX | $0.63/mo | Yes |
| Toll-free | +44 20 800 / 0800 / 1800 (varies) | $1.20/mo | Caller-paid |
Per-minute outbound and inbound usage billed separately at carrier-grade wholesale rates. Origin Based Rating (OBR) applies on EEA outbound where relevant.
Top United Kingdom cities & area codes
- 020 — London (geographic, all postcodes)
- 0330 — UK national, Caller pays standard rate
- 0800 — UK toll-free / freephone (Caller pays nothing)
- Other UK cities — Manchester (0161), Birmingham (0121), Edinburgh (0131), Glasgow (0141), Liverpool (0151), Leeds (0113), Bristol (0117) and many more on the full UK page
Don't see your city? Most additional cities and regional codes are available on request — check the full United Kingdom country guide or talk to [email protected].
How to buy a United Kingdom number online
- Sign up at /signup — no contract, no minimum.
- Pick United Kingdom from the country picker, choose a city / area code (or let DIDHub auto-pick).
- Submit the KYC fields United Kingdom requires (none for most numbers). DIDHub surfaces them upfront.
- Pay with credit card. Activation in instant to 1 business day.
- Route the new DID to your existing VoIP / PBX / AI voice agent / Microsoft Teams via SIP. Setup guides on each integration page.
FAQ
Do I need to be in the UK to buy a London business phone number?
No. Ofcom does not require UK residency for standard 020 (London geographic) numbers. Anyone, anywhere can buy one from DIDHub.
Is +44 20 specifically London?
Yes — +44 20 is the London area code, covering all London postcodes (Inner London, Greater London, the City). It replaced the older 0171 / 0181 / 0207 / 0208 patterns; +44 20 is the modern unified format.
Can I get a vanity / specific London number?
DIDHub stocks generic +44 20 inventory available for instant activation. For specific number requests (vanity, sequential blocks, specific Inner-London ranges), email sales — usually doable within 1-3 business days.
How does delivery work? Can my Microsoft Teams answer it?
Yes. DIDHub delivers the +44 20 over standard SIP — route to Microsoft Teams Direct Routing, Zoom Phone BYOC, 3CX, FreePBX, Asterisk, Vapi/Retell/ElevenLabs (AI agents), or any softphone. See /teams-direct-routing for Teams setup.
Can I port my existing London number?
Yes — UK number portability is supported via Ofcom's GC C5 process. Typical timing 2-4 weeks. Documents: most-recent UK phone bill + LOA. DIDHub e-signs LOA on your behalf.
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