Benin Phone Numbers & Calling Benin

Calling Benin from the UK

If your business is in the UK, to make a call from the UK to Benin, you need to add the country code of +229 or 00229 before dialling the phone number 8 digits in Benin.

Benin phone numbers have an country code of 229 and the way to make an international call from the UK is to start with + or 00 on your phone.

Calling Rates for Benin from the UK

The following international rates apply when calling Benin from the UK on our business phone system.

Country	Rate Per Minute	Type
Benin	£0.63	Fixed
Benin	£0.60	Mobile

Adding a Benin number to your business phone system

To have a Benin number, we need to add an international number to your account. The account will then be charged for redirecting calls to the UK and may incur annual or monthly fees. Different rates apply depending on the type of number purchased within Benin.

Country	Type	Termination Per Minute	Setup Fee	Monthly Fee	Annual Fee
Benin	Freephone (PSTN BEN C18)	£0.051	£467	£35	£0

Benin business number restrictions

The following restrictions are in place for ordering a telephone number for Benin to use in the UK. These restrictions are usually country wide.

Benefits of a Benin business number

Getting an international business phone number can bring numerous benefits, especially for businesses with a global presence or aspirations to expand internationally. Here are the key advantages:

Enhanced Global Presence

An international Benin phone number helps establish an on the ground presence in Benin, making your business more accessible and trustworthy to customers in Benin. Customers often prefer dealing with businesses that have a local contact point in Benin.

Increased Credibility

A local or toll-free Benin number gives your business a professional appearance and shows commitment to serving customers in Benin. Local numbers in advertisements can also lead to higher response rates, as customers feel more comfortable calling a number they recognise as local

Cost Savings

Instead of maintaining physical offices in multiple countries, an international number for Benin allows you to route calls to your main office, remote teams, or virtual assistants. VoIP services can make international calls cheaper compared to traditional phone systems.

Call Routing and Flexibility

Advanced call routing features enable calls to be forwarded to the appropriate department or person, regardless of location. Calls can be routed based on time zones, ensuring 24/7 availability.

Benin Phone Numbers Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions are our most popular questions we get asked on a regular basis, but if you have something you need to know, why not give us a call on 01782 608608 and we are happy to natter about how our phone system works and how easy it is to switch.

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How do I call the UK when roaming

When roaming internationally on your mobile phone in countries such as Benin, you need to make sure all your UK phone numbers have +44 and the leading zero removed within your address book. This ensures you can call your contact regardless of what country you are in.

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What is the international dialling code for Benin?

Dial +229 before calling Benin from the UK.

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How does it work having a Benin number on my phone system?

We order you a Benin number, then redirect it to your UK phone system. We can also set specific users to display that number on outgoing calls if you have a team that deals with that country.

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What is the short 2 letter code for Benin?

Benin has a short digit reference code of BJ

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