SayNoTo1890.com

Following a comment from a SayNoTo1890.com reader, does anyone out there have a geographical alternative (01 I guess) for IKEA Dublin?

Their published 1890 number is 1890 987 938.

E-mail me, or comment below, if you have a number that can be used.

This is a trick that used to be used by NTL/UPC before they started focusing on their 1906 number. This e-mail from a SayNoTo1890.com reader shows that Dunnes Stores are doing the same thing:

just off the Dunnes Stores helpline. On the website you are directed to 1800-678999 but once as you call it says if you are using a mobile to use 1890-678999. I went on line to see what the difference was in the phone numbers and came accross your website….so just thought it might be of interest to you

I’m sure there’s some technical reason in the background as to why a company might do this – because it’s not as if Dunnes Stores make money off the 1890 number.

Anyone have any idea why?

Based on feedback received from SayNoTo1890.com, I’ve deleted a few geographical alternative numbers because they’re no longer working.

If you know of any new alternative numbers for these businesses, please e-mail me or comment below:

Tesco Personal Finance

• Car Insurance 1850 640 640 – 021 4527465 no longer works

Bank of Ireland

• Phone Banking 1890 365 365 – 01 4044470 no longer works