01698 Area Code — Motherwell, Hamilton & Meikle Earnock
01698 is the UK dialling code for Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, also serving Hamilton, Meikle Earnock and Wishaw, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. Our database has tracked 263 distinct 01698 numbers across 324 public lookups.
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Quick facts
Area code
01698
Location
Motherwell
County
North Lanarkshire
Region
Scotland
Number type
Geographic landline
Number format
01698 XXX XXX
Operators serving
8+
Call cost
Standard rate
About the 01698 dialling code
01698 is the UK geographic dialling code for Motherwell, allocated by Ofcom under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. It is used by landlines — and increasingly VoIP lines — registered to the Motherwell area.
A full Motherwell number is normally written as 01698 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 01698 number no longer guarantees the caller is physically in Motherwell. Fraudsters also "spoof" local codes like 01698 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 01698 dialling area
The marker shows Motherwell; the shaded circle is an approximate indication of the area the 01698 code serves — exact Ofcom charging-area boundaries are irregular and don't follow a neat radius.
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Areas typically served by 01698
Settlements in and around the Motherwell dialling area that typically use 01698 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 01698 from abroad
From outside the UK, dial your international access prefix, then the UK country code 44, then 1698 (the area code without its leading zero) and the local number.
| Calling from | Dial |
|---|---|
| United States & Canada | 011 44 1698 … |
| Europe / most of the world | 00 44 1698 … |
| Australia | 0011 44 1698 … |
| Any mobile phone | +44 1698 … |
History of the 01698 code
The code was 0698 until PhONEday, 16 April 1995, when a "1" was inserted after the leading zero to create 01698.
Top searched 01698 numbers
These are the 01698 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01698 759000 | 7 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 635047 | 5 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 520022 | 4 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 420523 | 4 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 545060 | 4 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 316224 | 4 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 708011 | 4 | 5 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 708066 | 3 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 510788 | 3 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 709260 | 3 | 21 Jun 2026 |
| 01698 708087 | 2 | 12 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 316223 | 2 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 316218 | 2 | 9 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 760027 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 442551 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 694555 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 760025 | 2 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 758788 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 535997 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| 01698 371567 | 2 | 6 Jul 2026 |
Is a call from 01698 safe?
Most 01698 calls are ordinary local calls from Motherwell homes and businesses. The main risk to be aware of is "neighbour spoofing", where a scammer fakes a local 01698 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 01698 (Motherwell) number from outside the UK, drop the leading zero and dial +44 1698 followed by the local number.
Operators serving Motherwell
These UK communications providers have been allocated 01698 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 | 64 |
| Gamma Telecom Holdings Limited | 24 |
| Sky UK Limited | 21 |
| Vodafone Ltd (C&W) | 13 |
| Virgin Media Limited | 13 |
| TalkTalk Communications Limited | 11 |
| Verizon UK Limited | 5 |
| GCI Network Solutions Limited | 4 |
Ofcom number ranges on 01698
Ofcom's National Numbering Plan lists 433 number blocks under 01698, of which 264 are allocated to 109 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) |
|---|---|---|
0169820… | Allocated | BT |
01698210… | Allocated | BT |
01698211… | Allocated | BT |
01698212… | Allocated | BT |
01698217… | Allocated | BT |
01698219… | Allocated | BT |
01698220… | Allocated | Digital Space Group Limited |
01698222… | Allocated | Lumen Technologies UK Limited |
01698223… | Allocated | Sky UK Limited |
01698224… | Allocated | DRD Communications Limited |
01698225… | Allocated | TTNC Limited |
01698226… | Allocated | TelNG Limited |
Showing 12 of 264 allocated blocks. Source: Ofcom telephone numbering data, updated weekly.
How to block and report 01698 spam calls
Block or report 01698
- You can block 01698 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 01698 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 01698 code
Where is the 01698 area code?
The 01698 area code is allocated by Ofcom to Motherwell in North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom. It is a geographic UK landline dialling code under the National Telephone Numbering Plan. The surrounding dialling area also takes in Hamilton, Meikle Earnock, Wishaw and nearby villages.
Is 01698 always a Motherwell number?
Numbers with the 01698 prefix were originally allocated by Ofcom to Motherwell. 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 Motherwell.
How do I block 01698 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 01698 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 01698 call cost?
Calls to UK 01698 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 Motherwell — useful when a caller is nearby but outside the 01698 boundary.
Living in or moving to Motherwell?
Our free postcode reports cover house prices, crime, broadband and schools for the districts around Motherwell.
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