Virtual phone numbers · United Kingdom
UK virtual phone number — $0.99/mo, no SIM required
A UK virtual phone number is a real +44 number — mobile (+44 7…) or landline — that lives in software instead of on a SIM card. With callmins you can rent one for $0.99/month, receive calls and SMS to it from any web browser worldwide, and use it for WhatsApp, Telegram, or banking verification without owning a UK SIM.
Who it's for
- Non-UK residents who need a UK phone number for sign-ups, deliveries, or business.
- UK diaspora abroad who want to receive UK SMS without paying roaming fees.
- Anyone using WhatsApp, Telegram, or banking apps that require a UK number to register.
- Remote sellers, freelancers, or small businesses needing a UK presence without a UK office.
What it costs
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
 UK mobile (+44 7…) Receive SMS + voice | $0.99/mo |
UK landline (London, Manchester, Birmingham, etc.) Receive voice + voicemail to email | $0.99/mo |
Unlimited calls to UK Landlines + mobiles, on top of number rental | $2.49/mo |
UK landline outbound Pay-as-you-go, no commitment | from $0.01/min |
UK mobile outbound Pay-as-you-go, no commitment | from $0.02/min |
Prices in USD. Stripe handles FX automatically at checkout.
How it works
- 1
Sign up for callmins
Create an account at callmins.com with email or Google. Verify with a one-time SMS code (sent to any phone you already own — does not need to be UK).
- 2
Top up by $5 or more
Add funds via Stripe (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay) or PayPal. The $5 minimum is enough for one month's UK number rental plus credit for inbound SMS and a handful of outbound minutes.
- 3
Pick a UK number
From the dashboard, open Numbers → Buy → United Kingdom. You'll see available mobile (+44 7…) and landline (London +44 20, Birmingham +44 121, Manchester +44 161, etc.) prefixes. Pick one and confirm.
- 4
Start receiving and calling
Inbound calls ring in the browser. Inbound SMS land in your inbox. To make an outbound call, open the dialer, pick your UK number as the caller-ID, and dial. UK landlines from $0.01/min, mobiles from $0.02/min.
FAQ
- How do I get a UK virtual phone number?
- Sign up at callmins.com, top up your wallet by $5 or more, and pick a UK number from the catalog. UK mobile (+44 7…) and landline (+44 20, +44 121, etc.) prefixes are both available. Activation takes under a minute; the first month's $0.99 rental is debited on activation.
- Is the +44 number a real UK number?
- Yes. Every UK number on callmins is allocated from the UK regulator (Ofcom) number pool via our wholesale carrier (Telnyx). It is dialable from any UK landline or mobile, accepts SMS from the UK and international senders, and looks like a normal UK number to anyone who calls it.
- Can I use a UK virtual number for WhatsApp?
- Yes — most users register WhatsApp on their callmins UK number without issue. WhatsApp occasionally blocks new VoIP ranges; if a verification SMS does not arrive within 5 minutes, the message is refunded and you can retry. For a guaranteed WhatsApp-ready number, see our WhatsApp number guide.
- How much does a UK virtual phone number cost?
- $0.99/month rental, billed monthly. Outbound calls are pay-per-minute — UK landlines from $0.01/min, UK mobiles from $0.02/min. If you call the UK frequently, the Unlimited UK bundle is $2.49/month and covers all UK landlines and mobiles.
- Can I keep my UK number if I cancel?
- When you cancel, callmins holds the number for 30 days before releasing it back to the carrier pool. During the 30-day hold you can re-claim it for the standard $0.99/month. After 30 days the number returns to the pool and is no longer guaranteed.
- Do I need to live in the UK to get a UK virtual phone number?
- No. callmins sells UK virtual numbers to users worldwide. You only need a working internet connection and a payment method (card or PayPal). There is no UK address, UK ID, or UK SIM card requirement.
- How is this different from a UK SIM card?
- A UK SIM card needs to be physically inserted into a phone and is tied to a single device. A UK virtual phone number lives in software, works in any web browser, and can be moved between devices instantly. It also costs $0.99/month rather than the £10-15/month most UK SIM plans cost.
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