01288 Area Code — Bude, Flexbury & Poughill
01288 is the UK dialling code for Bude in Cornwall, also serving Flexbury, Poughill and Marhamchurch, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 44 distinct 01288 numbers across 48 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01288
Location
Bude
County
Cornwall
Region
South West England
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01288 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01288 dialling code
01288 is the UK geographic dialling code for Bude, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Bude area.
A full Bude number is normally written as 01288 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 01288 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Bude. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01288 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 01288 dialling area
The marker shows Bude; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01288 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 01288
Settlements in and around the Bude dialling area that typically use 01288 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 01288 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1288 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1288 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1288 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1288 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1288 … |
History of the 01288 code
The code was 0288 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01288.
In the letter-dialling era the code had the mnemonic BU8 — on an old rotary dial, the letters BU (from Bude) sat on the same holes as the digits 288, so subscribers literally dialled the start of the town's name.
Top searched 01288 numbers
These are the 01288 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01288 271014 | 2 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01288 354993 | 2 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01288 270449 | 2 | 27 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 341416 | 2 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270862 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270856 | 1 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270450 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270860 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270395 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270456 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270396 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270887 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270458 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270459 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270455 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270882 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270854 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270883 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270853 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
| 01288 270457 | 1 | 28 Jun 2026 |
Is a call from 01288 safe?
Most 01288 calls are ordinary local calls from Bude homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01288 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 01288 (Bude) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1288 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Bude
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01288 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 | 8 |
| 1XXXX | 7 |
| Orbtalk Limited | 3 |
| Inet Telecoms Ltd (Voipfone) | 3 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 3 |
| Sky UK Limited | 2 |
| Digital Space Group Limited | 2 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 2 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01288
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 415 number blocks under 01288, of which 107 are allocated to 90 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) |
|---|---|---|
0128820… | Allocated | Citrus Telecommunications Ltd |
0128821… | Allocated | Served Up Limited |
0128825… | Allocated | AQL Wholesale Ltd |
0128827… | Allocated | Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited |
0128828… | Allocated | BT |
0128830… | Allocated | Magrathea Telecommunications Limited |
0128831… | Allocated | Flextel Limited |
0128832… | Allocated | BT |
0128833… | Allocated | BT |
0128834… | Allocated | BT |
0128835… | Allocated | BT |
0128836… | Allocated | BT |
Showing 12 of 107 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01288 spam calls
Block or report 01288
- You can block 01288 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 01288 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 01288 code
Where is the 01288 area code?
The 01288 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Bude in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Flexbury, Poughill, Marhamchurch and nearby villages.
Is 01288 always a Bude number?
Numbers with the 01288 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Bude. 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 Bude.
How do I block 01288 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 01288 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 01288 call cost?
Calls to UK 01288 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 Bude — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01288 boundary.
Living in or moving to Bude?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Bude.
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