Manchester phone number

The 0161 area code is the local dialling code for Manchester and Greater Manchester, including Salford, Stockport and Oldham. Calls to 0161 numbers are charged at standard UK landline rates.

A 0161 number with Rinkel starts from £7.99 per user per month, with your first number included. Extra 0161 numbers are £3 per month each, and Essential-plan calls are 5p per minute.

Yes. You can add several 0161 numbers to one Rinkel account for £3 per month each, and manage them all from the app and desktop — useful for teams or separate departments.

Yes. You can transfer your existing Manchester number to Rinkel when you sign up. Porting takes up to five working days, and you stay reachable throughout.

Yes. You can use your 0161 number abroad through the Rinkel app or Webphone over WiFi, and call 50+ international destinations at no extra cost on Professional and Expert plans.

Yes. Your 0161 number works with WhatsApp Business — you verify it with a voice call instead of SMS, since Rinkel numbers don't receive texts. It takes about two minutes to set up.

No. Your 0161 number runs on the phone you already use, alongside your personal number — no second handset and no extra SIM.

It gives you the same local presence and call quality as a traditional landline, but everything is managed from your mobile or laptop — with business features like voicemail, business hours and call recording built in.