Area code 020

Local phone numbers for area code 020:

Ideal for sales and customer teams

Local phone numbers offer a means for businesses to establish a local presence in a given area without having to set up a physical office. This is particularly valuable for businesses targetting customers in the Greater London area, as a 020 area code phone number will indicate to potential customers your business operates locally. When you purchase a local number from Dialpad, you receive much more than just a VoIP phone number.

How it works

All of Dialpad's paid unified communications plans include a local number, in this instance, a number with your local 020 area code. Additionally, the plan includes unified communications features such as phone calls, video conferencing, SMS/MMS messaging and team messaging, and more—all accessible via one intuitive, user-friendly desktop or mobile app:

The most affordable plan starts at just £12/user/month, which also includes unlimited calling in the UK!

Now, let's discuss why you may require a 020 area code.

Where is area code 020?

Area code 020 is the national dialling code for London in the United Kingdom. It covers the City of London, and at least a portion of all 32 London boroughs, as well as six communities located outside Greater London:

City of London & London Boroughs

Communities outside Greater London

This area was initially allocated the Subscriber Trunk Dialling (STD) code 01 in 1959. After a sequence of changes in the 1990s, culminating with the “Big Number Change”, the current 020 code became active on June 1st, 1999. All subscriber numbers within the area code consist of eight digits, and it has the capacity to approach 100 million telephone numbers.

All your essential communications tools, included with a 020 area code number

Why your business needs a London area code phone number

If your business is looking to target customers in Greater London, then having a phone number with a 020 dialling area code is ideal.

With a 020 area code, your business will appear to have a local presence in the area, making it more convenient for potential customers to contact you without the need for expensive real estate to expand your business. Additionally, when prospects located in this area see an 020 phone number on their caller ID, they are more likely to trust your business as it will appear more professional and established.

The population of the London metropolitan area is over 14 million people—that's a lot of potential customers. Aside from this, the 020 dialling area code has been home to many major corporations and organisations. The area code is located near a large number of tech startups and is known for its vibrant and diverse culture.

Get your 020 business phone number in 4 easy steps

It's incredibly easy to acquire a local number with a specific area code, including 020, through Dialpad. When you sign up for a free 14-day trial, which takes just a few minutes, you’ll also be set up with a phone number with your desired area code.

If you're already using Dialpad, adding another VoIP number or conducting an area code lookup is equally simple:

Step 1. Head up to “Settings”

Step 2. Select “Add a Number”

Step 3. Verify your local licenses and add a business phone line

Step 4. Confirm the new phone number or select it from the “Change” menu.

That's all there is to it!