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Many thanks to all the SayNoTo1890.com readers who’ve e-mailed in these geographical number alternatives for 1890, 1850 and 0818 numbers over the past couple of weeks.

This is very much appreciated by me, and I’m sure by the other users of this website. Sharing this information will help all of us save money on our phone calls.

Aviva

• 1890 33 22 11 – Call 091 525311

Sage Software

• 1890 88 20 60 – Call 01 642 08 00

Higher Education Authority (HEA)

• 1890 200 637 – Call 01 231 7100

AA Insurance

• 1890 72 74 76 – Call 01 617 9999

EBS Home Insurance

• 1890 642222 – Call 01 6658000

EBS Direct Business

• 1850 654321 – Call 01 6658000

Prestige Discounted travel insurance

• 1890808666 – Call 0494371505

Zurich Insurance

• 1850 444 500 – Call 01 6670666

Fexco Stockbroking

• 1850 227 228 – Call 01 6373080

ESB Meter Readings

• 1850 337 777 – do it online for free

Emo Oil

• 1850 366 645 – Call 057 86 74760

In the past, I’ve written how some unscrupulous companies may try to con potential callers by advertising their 0818 numbers in a way that makes them look harmless – i.e. 081 1.

A recent trend I’m seeing these days is for companies to falsely advertise 0818 number as Lo Call numbers. While some people may not get the difference, they’re two completely distinct numbers – as detailed on the FAQ page here. This picture shows such a false advertising sign, though I do apologies it’s hard to make out.

What is an 1890 number?

An 1890 number is known as a LoCall number. It was devised to allow customers call businesses from all over the country, but for a flat local rate. So, you could call a business in Dublin for the same cost as calling a business around the corner.

What is an 0818 number?

An 0818 number is known as a National Call number. This type of phone number was devised to allow businesses charge an extra small premium above the regular cost of the call.

The different costs associated with 0818 and 1890 numbers are available here on the Costs page – in some cases there’s little difference, but there can be big differences depending on your operator.

I personally have a big problem with 0818 numbers. If a consumer is planning on dealing with a business, why should they have t0o pay a premium cost on their phone call costs just to find out more. I’ll personally stay away from any business that provides an 0818 contact number – particularly for sales, never mind customer support.

Many thanks to the many SayNoTo1890.com readers who contact me with the following geographical alternative numbers. The A-Z page has been updated with these new numbers.

I posted on Friday with a request for more geographical alternatives. Read that here and drop me an e-mail if you can provide any updates.

• UPS (United Parcel Service) 1890 995 500 – Call 01 400 6000
• Elavon 1850 20 21 20 – Call 0402 25405
• Aer Arann Reservations 0818 210210 – 091 541900
• Ulster Bank Mortgages – Call 01 702 8662
• O2 Broadband & Data Support 1850 60 1740 – 061 203 737
• Vhi Swiftcare Clinics 1890 866 966 – Call 01 799 4192
• Tesco Carrick-On-Shannon 1890 928 418 – Call 071 967 1551
• Viking Direct Dublin 1890 818120 – Call 01 815 0600
• Allianz Sales, Service & Claims 1890 48 48 48 – 01 613 3666
• Eazypass / EasyTrip 1890 676 768 – Call 01 861 3200
• Bord Gais Billing Department 1850 632 632 – Call 01 602 1495
• Flogas Ireland 1850 92 81 00 – Call 041 987 4874

Thanks again to everyone for sending in these numbers.

Can you help out other users of SayNoTo1890.com? Do you have geographical alternatives for the following 1890 and 0818 numbers?

• Eircom Broadband Technical Support – 1890 260 260
• BMI Baby(Ireland) – 1890 340122
• Aviva (Car and Home Insurance) – 1890 33 22 11
• Aer Lingus (Baggage Tracing) – 0818 365 888
• Setanta Sports – 0818 20 30 40
• AON Personal Insurance – 1890 818 852
• Driver Theory Test – 1890 606 106
• Energia – 1850 363 744

Many thanks to everyone for all your e-mails. If you have a geographic alternative for any of these numbers, please e-mail me via the contact page, and I’ll share with everyone.

Even better, if you work for any of these companies and know the geographic alternative numbers, please e-mail me in confidence.

Many thanks to all those using SayNoTo1890.com and to those who have sent me in new alternative numbers, or updates to existing one.

In the past few days, I’ve updated the A-Z page with these new numbers:

• Bord Gais Networks 1850 200 694 – Call 066 979 1962
• EBS (Educational Building Society) 1850 654 321 – Call 01 665 8000

Many thanks to all those using SayNoTo1890.com and to those who have sent me in new alternative numbers, or updates to existing one.

In the past few days, I’ve updated the A-Z page with these new numbers:

• Newstalk Radio 1890 453106 – Call 01 644 5146
• IRFU Rugby Ticket Helpline 0818 717 117 – Call 01 409 8319
• National Irish Bank E-Banking Enquiries – 1890 812 007 – Call 01 484 3719
• MBNA Credit Card Customer Service 1890 409 511 – Call 071 965 6262
• Greenstar 1890 600 900 – Call 01 8640681
• TV Licence 1890 228528 – Call 074 917 8511

Can anyone help out this SayNoTo1890.com reader?

Thanks for creating and maintaining such an excellent and informative site! It’s helped me a lot in the past. I don’t have a landline to call from so it’s far to expensive for me to call these “low-cost numbers”. Now, I need some help… I’m looking for a geographic alternative to the number 0818 365 065 for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s Playstation Customer Service line.

A SayNoTo1890.com reader has asked if anyone might have a geographic alternative for their standard number – 1890 990 707.

If you can help out, drop me an e-mail here – or make a comment below, and I’ll share with everyone else.

A SayNoTo1890.com reader has asked if anyone has a geographical phone number for the Hotpoint and Indesit servicing in Ireland. According to theirs (and various other) websites, the contact number is 0818 313413.

As regular readers will know, this 0818 number actually makes money for the company when people call in.

Does anyone (maybe even a member of staff there) have a geographical alternative for that service?

Can anyone help out this reader? I can’t find out anything more on their website.

Great site with valuable information! Thanks for putting it together and operating it!

I came a cross a new number and wonder if you could include it in the Number Request category:

Dublinbikes.ie will launch soon and their number for problems etc is 1850 777 070. Any chance to “decode” that number?