What are 900 numbers?
Updated: 10/16/2026
900 numbers are premium-rate numbers with extra per-minute or per-call charges. Charged at a premium rate set by the service, on top of your normal plan. Many carriers block 900 numbers by default.
900 numbers at a glance
| Number type | Premium-rate number |
|---|---|
| Cost of calling | Charged at a premium rate set by the service, on top of your normal plan. Many carriers block 900 numbers by default. |
| Typically used by | Paid information and entertainment lines |
| Number format | (900) XXX-XXXX |
| International format | +1 900-XXX-XXXX |
Never call back a 900 number you do not recognize - the charge can appear on your phone bill.
Missed call from a number starting with 900 - what to do
- Look up the full number in the search below to see reviews and reports from other people.
- Never read out one-time passcodes, card details or online banking passwords over the phone. No real bank, government agency or police department will ask you to move money to a "safe account" or pay with gift cards.
- Forward spam texts to 7726 (SPAM) for free and report scams to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. Internet-based fraud can also be reported to the FBI at ic3.gov.
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