HMRC phone number: verified official numbers
The main HMRC phone number is 0300 200 3300 (Income Tax helpline). Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm UK time; closed bank holidays. From outside the UK, call +44 135 535 9022 (Income Tax helpline, from outside the UK, not toll-free).
Checked on gov.uk on November 9, 2026.
All verified HMRC numbers
These are the 6 numbers HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) publishes on its official pages. We list only what we could read there ourselves; a number missing here may still be real, so check gov.uk before you trust one that isn't.
| Line | Number | Works from abroad |
|---|---|---|
Income Tax helpline Income Tax enquiries for individuals, pensioners and employees Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm UK time; closed bank holidays Source: gov.uk | 0300 200 3300 | Not stated |
Income Tax helpline (from outside the UK) Income Tax enquiries when calling from abroad Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm UK time; closed bank holidays Source: gov.uk | +44 135 535 9022 | Yes |
Self Assessment helpline Self Assessment returns, payments, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm UK time; closed bank holidays Source: gov.uk | 0300 200 3310 | Not stated |
Self Assessment helpline (from outside the UK) Self Assessment enquiries when calling from abroad Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm UK time; closed bank holidays Source: gov.uk | +44 161 931 9070 | Yes |
National Insurance helpline Class 1, 2 and 3 National Insurance enquiries, NI number, paying NI abroad, A1 certificates Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm UK time; closed bank holidays Source: gov.uk | 0300 200 3500 | Not stated |
National Insurance helpline (from outside the UK) National Insurance enquiries when calling from abroad Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm UK time; closed bank holidays Source: gov.uk | +44 191 203 7010 | Yes |
Is this call really from HMRC?
You can't tell from caller ID alone: scammers routinely make a real HMRC number show up on your screen. The safe move is to hang up and call HMRC back on a number from the table above (or from the back of your card or an official letter), never on a number the caller gives you.
What HMRC says about how it contacts you
- HMRC never sends texts about tax rebates or asking for personal or payment information. (gov.uk)
- HMRC never uses social media to offer tax rebates or ask for personal or financial information. (gov.uk)
Treat these as red flags whoever the caller claims to be: pressure to act right now, threats of arrest, deportation or a frozen account, requests for gift cards, crypto or a wire transfer, and any request for a one-time passcode, PIN or full password. Got a number you don't recognize? Check it below, or run it through the spam number checker.
How to call HMRC from abroad
From outside the UK, call +44 135 535 9022 (Income Tax helpline, from outside the UK, not toll-free).
For hold times, the best hours to call from your time zone and what to have ready, see how to call HMRC from abroad.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HMRC phone number?
The main HMRC phone number is 0300 200 3300 (Income Tax helpline). Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm UK time; closed bank holidays. From outside the UK, call +44 135 535 9022 (Income Tax helpline, from outside the UK, not toll-free). We copied it from gov.uk on November 9, 2026.
Can I call HMRC from outside the UK?
Yes: From outside the UK, call +44 135 535 9022 (Income Tax helpline, from outside the UK, not toll-free). You pay the normal per-minute rate for a call to the UK.
Is 0300 200 3300 really HMRC?
Yes, 0300 200 3300 is published on gov.uk as the HMRC line for Income Tax helpline. But scammers can make any number appear on your caller ID, so a call showing it isn't proof. If it called you, hang up and call 0300 200 3300 back yourself.
Does HMRC call or text people?
HMRC never sends texts about tax rebates or asking for personal or payment information. HMRC never uses social media to offer tax rebates or ask for personal or financial information. If a call doesn't fit that, hang up and contact HMRC on a number from this page.
What are the HMRC phone hours?
The Income Tax helpline line (0300 200 3300) is open Mon–Fri 8am–6pm UK time; closed bank holidays, according to gov.uk.
Sources
Every number on this page was read on an official page (gov.uk) on November 9, 2026. Pages we checked:
- gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/income-tax-enquiries
- gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/self-assessment-general-enquiries
- gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/national-insurance-enquiries
- gov.uk/find-hmrc-contacts/report-suspicious-hmrc-emails-texts-social-media-accounts-and-phone-calls