01261 Area Code — Banff, Macduff & Whitehills
01261 is the UK dialling code for Banff in Aberdeenshire, also serving Macduff, Whitehills and Portsoy, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 181 distinct 01261 numbers across 709 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01261
Location
Banff
County
Aberdeenshire
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01261 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01261 dialling code
01261 is the UK geographic dialling code for Banff, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Banff area.
A full Banff number is normally written as 01261 XXXXXX. You can dial the local part on its own from within the same area, or the full number from anywhere in the UK.
Because of UK number portability and internet calling, a 01261 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Banff. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01261 so an unknown call looks like a nearby business or neighbour — so treat an unexpected call on what is actually said, not on the area code alone.
Map of the 01261 dialling area
The marker shows Banff; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01261 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. View larger map
Areas typically served by 01261
Settlements in and around the Banff dialling area that typically use 01261 numbers. Approximate — Ofcom charging-area boundaries don't follow town or county lines exactly, and properties near a boundary may take a neighbouring code.
Calling 01261 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1261 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1261 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1261 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1261 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1261 … |
History of the 01261 code
The code was 0261 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01261.
Top searched 01261 numbers
These are the 01261 numbers most-looked-up by visitors to our number checker. Click any number to see its full lookup page with risk-level, range holder, and community reports.
| Number | Searches | Last looked up |
|---|---|---|
| 01261 940475 | 21 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940494 | 18 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940095 | 15 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940478 | 14 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940474 | 14 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940484 | 13 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940485 | 13 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940465 | 13 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940097 | 13 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940480 | 12 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940096 | 12 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940517 | 12 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940538 | 11 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940472 | 11 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940506 | 11 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940466 | 11 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 01261 940467 | 10 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940533 | 10 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940488 | 10 | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 01261 940516 | 10 | 1 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01261 safe?
Most 01261 calls are ordinary local calls from Banff homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01261 prefix so you are more likely to answer. Never share bank details, passwords or one-time security codes with an unexpected caller, even when the number looks local — hang up and call the organisation back on a number you have verified yourself.
To call a 01261 (Banff) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1261 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Banff
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01261 number blocks by Ofcom. The number of blocks per operator gives a rough sense of how widely each provider serves this area.
| Provider (Ofcom-allocated) | Allocated blocks |
|---|---|
| BT | 7 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 6 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| Fuse 2 Communications Ltd | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| IOVOX Limited | 2 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01261
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 415 number blocks under 01261, of which 107 are allocated to 88 communications providers. The first allocated blocks are shown below — look up any full number with the number checker to see its exact range holder.
| Number block | Status | Range holder (Ofcom-allocated) |
|---|---|---|
0126120… | Allocated | Nodemax Limited |
0126121… | Allocated | Telecom2 Limited |
0126122… | Allocated | Net-Work Internet Ltd |
0126123… | Allocated | Commi Holdings Limited |
0126124… | Allocated | Solutios Limited |
0126126… | Allocated | Barritel Limited |
0126127… | Allocated | IPV6 Limited |
0126128… | Allocated | Mars Communications Limited |
01261290… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01261291… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
01261297… | Allocated | Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) |
0126130… | Allocated | Andrews & Arnold (Numbers) Ltd |
Showing 12 of 107 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01261 spam calls
Block or report 01261
- You can block 01261 directly from your recent-calls list on iPhone or Android, and forward scam texts free to 7726.
- Scam or fraud calls should be reported to Action Fraud (0300 123 2040) or Police Scotland (101); persistent marketing calls to the ICO / TPS.
Full step-by-step instructions for every phone, network-level blocking and all UK reporting routes are in our guide: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
How to stop unwanted calls for good
Blocking 01261 numbers stops that one number, but determined nuisance callers simply switch numbers. Silencing unknown callers, enabling your network's free spam shield and registering with the TPS cut the volume across the board — our canonical guide walks through each step: How to block and report unwanted calls in the UK.
Frequently asked questions about the 01261 code
Where is the 01261 area code?
The 01261 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Banff in Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Macduff, Whitehills, Portsoy and nearby villages.
Is 01261 always a Banff number?
Numbers with the 01261 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Banff. With UK number portability and VoIP allowing geographic relocation while keeping the same number, the call origin can differ from the original area, but the prefix's official assigned location remains Banff.
How do I block 01261 spam calls?
On iPhone, tap the (i) next to the number in Recents and choose Block this Caller. On Android, long-press the number in Recents and choose Block. To prevent unknown 01261 numbers ringing, enable Settings → Phone → Silence Unknown Callers (iPhone) or your dialler's spam filter (Android). Forward spam texts to 7726 free of charge.
How much does a 01261 call cost?
Calls to UK 01261 geographic numbers are charged at your provider's standard rate and are usually included in inclusive minutes on any modern landline or mobile plan.
Neighbouring dialling codes
Codes covering areas around Banff — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01261 boundary.
Living in or moving to Banff?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Banff.
Check another UK number
Have the full 10- or 11-digit number? The UK Phone Number Checker shows the Ofcom range holder, risk level, and any community reports for that specific number.