Just launched your company in the United Kingdom? Whether you're based in London, Manchester, Birmingham, or running a remote-first team—getting a UK virtual phone number is one of the smartest moves to build trust and operate professionally from day one.
No matter if you’re a Limited Company, Sole Trader, LLP, Partnership, or Nonprofit, having a dedicated business number makes it easy for clients, suppliers, and banks to reach you.
At Aancall, we help you set up a UK virtual number in just minutes—perfect for both local businesses and international companies expanding into the UK market.
Types of UK Virtual Numbers You Can Choose
1. UK Local Numbers
Local UK numbers are tied to specific cities or regions (e.g., 020 for London, 0161 for Manchester, 0121 for Birmingham). You can choose any area code to establish a local presence, regardless of where your team is physically located.
Local UK numbers are tied to specific cities or regions (e.g., 020 for London, 0161 for Manchester, 0121 for Birmingham). You can choose any area code to establish a local presence, regardless of where your team is physically located.
2. UK Toll-Free Numbers (0800, 0808)
Want to appear nationwide and make it easier for customers to contact you? Choose a toll-free UK number that begins with 0800 or 0808—callers won't be charged, and your business covers the call cost.
Want to appear nationwide and make it easier for customers to contact you? Choose a toll-free UK number that begins with 0800 or 0808—callers won't be charged, and your business covers the call cost.
Features of UK Virtual Phone Numbers
Your UK VOIP number comes packed with business-grade features:
✅ Make and receive calls
✅ Send and receive SMS (where supported)
✅ Send and receive faxes
✅ Automated IVR greetings and call routing
✅ Multi-device access via softphone apps (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac)
✅ Global access for remote teams or international operations
Top Benefits of Using a UK Virtual Number
1. Lower Communication Costs
Forget the need for expensive phone systems and hardware. Just pay a monthly fee—many plans are flexible and scale with your growth.
Forget the need for expensive phone systems and hardware. Just pay a monthly fee—many plans are flexible and scale with your growth.
2. Separate Personal and Business Calls
Set call rules so your business number rings only during work hours. Forward after-hours calls to voicemail or a teammate—no need to share your personal number.
Set call rules so your business number rings only during work hours. Forward after-hours calls to voicemail or a teammate—no need to share your personal number.
3. Build Local Trust
UK customers are far more likely to answer a call from a familiar area code. Local numbers increase pickup rates and make your business feel “around the corner.”
UK customers are far more likely to answer a call from a familiar area code. Local numbers increase pickup rates and make your business feel “around the corner.”
4. Stay Reachable Anywhere
Take business calls from your laptop, smartphone, or IP phone—no matter where you are. A virtual number ensures your team is connected 24/7.
Take business calls from your laptop, smartphone, or IP phone—no matter where you are. A virtual number ensures your team is connected 24/7.
5. Professional Call Handling (IVR)
Add a smart Interactive Voice Response (IVR) to greet callers, route them to the right department, and even provide self-service options.
Add a smart Interactive Voice Response (IVR) to greet callers, route them to the right department, and even provide self-service options.
6. Keep the Same Number as You Grow
Moving cities? Changing providers? No problem—your UK virtual number is portable, so your business identity remains intact.
Moving cities? Changing providers? No problem—your UK virtual number is portable, so your business identity remains intact.
7. Works on All Devices
Use your number across mobile, desktop, and even traditional IP desk phones. Run your business from any device, anywhere in the world.
Use your number across mobile, desktop, and even traditional IP desk phones. Run your business from any device, anywhere in the world.
How to Get Your UK Virtual Number from Aancall
Visit www.aancall.com
Click on “Pricing”
Choose United Kingdom as your country
Select a local or toll-free number
Download the softphone app and start calling!
Setting up your number is fast and hassle-free:
✅ 5 Easy Steps:
💬 Need help? Our 24/7 support team is available to assist with setup, number porting, and scaling your system.
Conclusion: Set Up Your UK Virtual Number Today
A UK virtual number is more than just a phone line—it’s your first step toward building a professional image, improving customer communication, and scaling your business with ease.
Whether you're a UK startup, international company expanding into the UK, or simply want to localize your brand—Aancall makes it quick, affordable, and future-proof.
🔗 Start your free trial or explore pricing now.