020 7 London Numbers

Why an 020 7 number helps your business

For many people, 020 7 is the classic central London number. It grew out of the old 0171 code, which covered inner London, so callers link it with the City, the West End and the capital's established firms. Putting an 020 7 number on your website, adverts and letterhead gives you that central London presence from the very first call.

You do not need a central London office to have one. Your 020 7 number is virtual, so calls can be answered in Birmingham, Manchester, at home or on the move, while your customers see a London number. It is a simple way for consultancies, agencies and professional firms to look at home in London without paying London rents.

About 020 7 numbers

London has one area code: 020. The 7 is the first digit of the eight-digit local number, so a full number is written 020 7xxx xxxx. Many people search for "0207 numbers", and that is the same range written a different way. In 2000, when London moved to the single 020 code, numbers on the old 0171 code became 020 7 numbers. Callers on a London landline can still dial just the eight-digit local number.

An 020 7 number is a standard geographic number. Callers pay the same as for any other London landline, and these calls are usually included in UK landline and mobile call plans. From abroad, callers dial +44 20 7xxx xxxx, leaving out the first 0.

Who uses 020 7 numbers

Professional services firms

Solicitors, accountants and consultants use an 020 7 number to meet the expectations of London clients. It sits naturally alongside a central London mailing address or meeting room.

Businesses entering the London market

Companies based elsewhere in the UK, or overseas, use an 020 7 number to test demand in London before committing to premises. If London works out, the number can stay with you when you move in.

Creative and media agencies

Agencies that pitch to London brands often want a number that fits the image of a central London studio, even when the team works remotely or across several cities.

How your 020 7 number works

When someone dials your 020 7 number, the call is diverted to any UK landline, any UK mobile or Alphatalk's cloud phone system. You can change where calls go at any time in myAlphaTalk, our customer portal. Time-of-day routing lets you send calls to the office during working hours and to a mobile or voicemail in the evening. Voicemail messages can be sent straight to your email, and call statistics show you when clients are calling. Every number costs £4.99 a month with 1,000 free UK minutes, Standard numbers have no setup fee, and our UK team sets your number up for you once you have bought it online.