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Is 18185 a good way to call 0845 numbers cheaply?

iAMaLONDONER
iAMaLONDONER Posts: 1,669 Forumite
edited 12 March 2014 at 12:17PM in Phones & TV
Are there any hidden fees for using 18185 from a mobile? (I don't have a landline.)

Also is 18866 or 1899 cheaper (calling from a mobile)?

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  • Ypaymore
    Ypaymore Posts: 2,802 Forumite
    You need to call to a 020 geographical access number from a mobile so to be cost effective you need inclusive 01/02/03 minutes.Connection charge of 4 p a call plus quoted call charges.Unless your mobile supplier eg giffgaff allows you freephone access when you use 0808 number. Same charges apply. Consider using https://www.saynoto0870.com and https://www.weq4u.co.uk for alternative numbers etc.
  • iAMaLONDONER
    iAMaLONDONER Posts: 1,669 Forumite
    Ypaymore wrote: »
    You need to call to a 020 geographical access number from a mobile so to be cost effective you need inclusive 01/02/03 minutes.Connection charge of 4 p a call plus quoted call charges.Unless your mobile supplier eg giffgaff allows you freephone access when you use 0808 number. Same charges apply. Consider using https://www.saynoto0870.com and https://www.weq4u.co.uk for alternative numbers etc.

    Thanks, so i can pay by DD or CC. Sounds too good to be true!

    Btw which is better 1899,18866 or 18185?
  • corf999
    corf999 Posts: 348 Forumite
    weq4u is awesome.
  • Ypaymore
    Ypaymore Posts: 2,802 Forumite
    Thanks, so i can pay by DD or CC. Sounds too good to be true!

    Btw which is better 1899,18866 or 18185?
    Best way to pay is DD. They are all in the same outfit using the same network. 18185 tends to be more popular these days, offers slightly better rates to some destinations.
  • iAMaLONDONER
    iAMaLONDONER Posts: 1,669 Forumite
    Ypaymore wrote: »
    Best way to pay is DD. They are all in the same outfit using the same network. 18185 tends to be more popular these days, offers slightly better rates to some destinations.

    I see! Many thanks!
  • redux
    redux Posts: 22,976 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    You might also look at the various Dellmont VoIP brands, which can be used via an access number or data connection, with calls usually at 4 eurocents a minute, and no connection fee.
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