Is 118 still a thing?

118 118 is the brand name of The Number UK Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of US directory enquiries provider Knowledge Generation Bureau (formerly InfoNXX). In 2006, kgb, the parent company of 118 118 in the UK, purchased rival Directory Assistance provider Conduit to produce the largest company of its type in the UK.

What is a 118 number?

What are 118 numbers? 118 numbers (UK telephone numbers which start with the 118 prefix) are premium-rate phone numbers which are used for directory enquiries, whereby you search for an unknown phone number belonging to a particular person or business.

How do I complain about a premium rate number?

You can make a formal complaint about a PRS provider by: completing the online form on the PSA website. calling its helpline – 0300 30 300 20 (open 09.30 – 17.00 Monday – Friday)

What happened to the 118 advert?

The 118 118 directory inquiries service is dropping its trademark 1970s-style runners after former 10,000m world record holder David Bedford threatened to sue.

Who still uses 118?

The number of calls being made to 118 services has been falling by 40% a year, but more than a million people a year still use the service. Many of those using 118 services are elderly, Ofcom said. People aged over 65 are four times more likely to call 118 numbers than those aged between 16 and 34.

Is 118 118 Money app down?

The 118 118 Money website and app has now been down since 22nd March and their communications suggest that they may have been hacked. An estimated 300,000 customers are unable to service their loan and credit card accounts, however, they are still able to make payments.

Is 118 a payday loan?

118 118 Money is not a payday loan lender, but if you are looking for an alternative to a payday loan, then you could consider one of our credit cards instead. Use our eligibility check to find out what credit limit we’ll offer you before you apply, without affecting your credit rating!

What are premium calls and texts?

There are certain numbers you can call or text from your phone for which higher rates apply – for example, entering competitions or voting on TV shows. These are known as premium rate services.

How much is a premium text number?

The text message each respondent receives in back to their mobile phone (following their consent to participate with your promotion or service) is the charging mechanism. Premium rate text numbers can be set to charge between 25 pence and £10.00.

Is 118 listing free?

For example, call The Number UK’s 118 118 and it will cost £2.58 for a minute but on its ‘no-frills’ one-call no-connection 118 811 service you can get the same information for only 50p – and if you can put up with listening to an advert it is free.

Is 118 118 money a payday loan?

118 118 Money is not a payday loan lender, but if you are looking for an alternative to a payday loan, then you could consider one of our credit cards instead. Get a credit limit of up to £1,200. Repay what you borrow in full or in instalments to suit you, as long as you make your minimum repayments.

Can you pay 118 118 loan off early?

Can I pay off the loan early? Yes. You can make a partial or full repayment at any time. Call us on 08000 118 000 or 02920 893300* to find out how much is still owed and to discuss how much you wish to repay.

Is there a way to talk to 118 118 money?

Due to the coronavirus situation, it may take longer for you to get through to us on the telephone / for an agent to become available on live chat to discuss your 118 118 Money account with you, so please bear with us. We are working hard to speak with everyone impacted by coronavirus as soon as possible.

Is the 118 118 Money app still available?

You can still use your 118 118 Money app and online account to manage your credit card as normal. Following the announcement of the latest government restrictions in response to the coronavirus outbreak and further updates from the FCA, new Temporary Payment Freezes are no longer available.

When did the 118 118 credit card come out?

Launched in 2013, we came to shake up the traditional UK financial services industry with our unsecured personal loan product. Always looking to challenge the status quo, we also recently launched the 118 118 Credit Card.

How does 118 118 money Keep Britain running?

118 118 Money Keeps Britain Running! Life is sometimes messy, unpredictable and surprising — that’s where we come in. We provide personalised financial solutions so that you can handle whatever lands in your path, to get back out there and get on.