085 number: what is it and why do businesses use it?

A 085 number is a national business phone number without a regional link, which you can use anywhere in the Netherlands. It is ideal for entrepreneurs who work nationwide and want one professional number.

A 085 number is not linked to a region. It is a national number that is not tied to a specific city or province. This means your business sounds professional and reachable across the Netherlands.

Yes, a 085 number is just as reliable as any other landline number. It is an official Dutch number, often used by businesses that want to be professionally reachable nationwide.

Freelancers, solo entrepreneurs and small businesses use an 085 number to be professionally reachable across the Netherlands.

No, 085 numbers are not free. They are charged at standard call rates and are usually included in call bundles.

With Rinkel, you use your 085 number via the My Rinkel app on your mobile. You make business calls from your fixed number, while simply using your smartphone. No need for extra devices or SIM cards.

Businesses choose an 085 number to be professionally reachable nationwide, without being tied to a specific region. It is ideal if you have customers across the country. You look professional and keep work and private separate.

Yes, you can request multiple 085 numbers. Useful if you work with different services, teams or projects.

An 088 number is only issued in blocks of 100 numbers and is mainly used by larger companies with multiple locations. An 085 number is more suitable for freelancers and small businesses.

A regional number (such as 020 or 010) is linked to a specific city like Amsterdam or Rotterdam. An 085 number is national and shows that you are reachable across the Netherlands.

Yes, you can use an 085 number for WhatsApp Business. This allows you to combine calling and messaging on one business number, separate from your private number.

If you already have a 085 number, you can transfer it to Rinkel with number porting. It is not possible to convert a mobile (06) or regional number into an 085 number.