topic 0800 calls while abroad in EU in Roaming

0800 calls while abroad in EU

FCS1 — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:19:44 GMT

Hi, I’m currently in Spain with a contract that allows me to use all my data, minutes and texts for no extra charge, I’m lucky that I don’t need to buy a roaming pass. I need to ring my credit card company which is an 0800 number. Can someone please advise if I will be charged for this or whether it is included in my plan? Thank you

Re: 0800 calls while abroad in EU

XRaySpeX — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:27:36 GMT

@FCS1 : It should be free but replace the leading '0' by '+44'. Even so, your credit card co. will also have a normal UK geographic no. (on its cards or website) that you can also call free as you may use your UK allowances there.

Re: 0800 calls while abroad in EU

bristolian — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:32:30 GMT

Costs aside, you might well find it tricky to call UK-0800 numbers from abroad due to the way they're billed - I would be interested to know if you're able to.

As mentioned, most companies & organisations have a "from abroad" number which is a UK geographical. Being a UK number, it would be inclusive within your allowances.