0161 Phone Numbers
The 0161 area code is the prefix for Manchester phone numbers. Local numbers are associated with specific areas in the UK; the 0161 area code covers Manchester and Greater Manchester, including Salford, Bury, Oldham, Altrincham and Stockport.
Why should I buy a Manchester phone number?
Most customers and potential customers prefer to call a local number. Seeing an 0161 number is likely to make customers from Manchester feel more confident in your business, increasing the chances of them getting in touch.
Buying a Manchester phone number will make your business more appealing to locals. It’ll boost your incoming calls, improve customer experience and even enhance your reputation as a business. Furthermore, it’ll help you establish a presence in one of the biggest cities in the UK.
No need to go through the cost and hassle of renting a physical office - our Manchester numbers can be diverted to mobiles or landlines around the world. Read more about how local numbers can impact your business.
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Where does the 0161 area code cover?
The 0161 telephone area code, previously 061, covers Greater Manchester locations. Virtual Landline customers have had a great deal of success with Manchester numbers; the fact that 0161 is in our top five area codes for active virtual members is testament to this. The 0161 area code includes the following areas:
Altrincham, Ardwick, Ashton under Lyne, Blackfriars, Bramhall, Broughton, Bury, Cheetham Hill, Chorlton cum Hardy, Collyhurst, Denton, Didsbury, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Gatley, Heaton Moor, Hulme Hall, Hyde, Irlam, Longford, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Moss Side, Oldham, Partington, Pendleton, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ringway, Rusholme, Sale, Stalybridge, Stepping Hill, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Trafford, Urmston, Walkden, Whitefield, Woodley, Wythenshawe.
Benefits of using a Manchester number
Using a Manchester phone number can be a great way to improve your customer base in the Manchester area. In doing so, you will seem more accessible to Manchester-based customers, and are likely to generate more leads and sales. Hosting a Manchester number will also cost a fraction of paying for a physical business address in the city, which is one of the most expensive in the UK. Establishing a virtual presence in such a large city is a great way to increase your regional customer base, whether you're a startup company or a large enterprise.
How much does a Manchester number cost?
Our Manchester numbers start at just £4.50 a month and come with a variety of benefits. Find a tariff that suits you today.
Do 0161 Numbers Cost?
An 0161 area code call will generally be charged at your provider’s standard rate, due to 0161 phone numbers being classified as landline numbers. If your business is looking to gain a presence in the north-west, you can purchase an 0161 Manchester number from Virtual Landline.
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