Short-codes.com is a UK number reservation and allocation system managed and run by the Shortcode Management Group (SCMG), consisting of Hutchison 3G UK Ltd (Three), Telefonica UK Ltd (O2), Vodafone UK Ltd and EE.

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When Service Providers use cross network short codes they assume responsibility for telling customers about any costs that may be incurred including Standard Network Rates.

What is the Short Codes Management Group?

The shortcode management group consists of the 4 UK Mobile Network Operators, Hutchison 3G Ltd, EE, Vodafone UK Ltd and Telefonica UK Ltd.


Society Lottery

Society Lottery Short codes are a range of short codes in the 72000 to 72999 range. Service providers and Charities should use this range for services that fall under the Gambling Commission definition of a society lottery. These codes can now be reserved directly from this site.


Charity Codes

Charity Short codes are a range of short codes in the 70000 to 70999 range. Service providers and Charities should use this range to make their donation facility distinguishable from other short code services. These codes can now be reserved directly from this site.