1471: who called me last?
Dial 1471 on a UK landline and an automated voice tells you the last number that called you, and usually when. It's the quickest way to find out who rang if you missed the call and nobody left a message.
Once you have the number, look it up here before you ring it back. You'll see what kind of line it is, where it's from and whether other people have reported it.
How to use 1471
- Pick up your landline and dial 1471.
- Listen to the number and the time of the call. Write the number down.
- If you're offered the option to call back (often by pressing 3), think twice. Check the number first, because returning a call can cost money.
- Look the number up on our reverse phone lookup to see what other people say about it.
What the 1471 message means
| You hear | What it means |
|---|---|
| A phone number | The last caller's number was sent with the call, so you can look it up. |
| "The caller withheld their number" | The caller chose to hide it, for example by dialling 141 first. It can't be revealed. |
| "The number is not available" | The call came through a network that didn't pass the number on, often an international or internet call. |
| "There is no record" | Nobody has called since the last 1471 check, or the record was cleared. |
Does 1471 cost anything?
Listening to the last caller's number is free on most UK landlines. Using the call-back option is usually charged, and the cost depends on your provider and on the number you're calling back. Your provider's price list has the details.
Mobiles, 141 and withheld calls
- 1471 is a landline service. On a mobile, your recent calls list shows the same information.
- Dialling 141 before a number hides your own number for that call. People use it to keep a personal number private.
- Withheld numbers can't be looked up anywhere online. If withheld calls are a problem, ask your provider about blocking them, and report threatening calls to the police.
Common questions
What does 1471 do?
It tells you the last number that called your landline and when, so you can find out who rang.
Is 1471 free?
Hearing the number is free on most UK landlines. Calling the number back through 1471 is usually charged.
Can 1471 tell me a withheld number?
No. If the caller hid their number, 1471 says it was withheld and can't reveal it.
Does 1471 work on a mobile?
It's designed for landlines. On a mobile, check the recent calls list in your phone app instead.
What should I do with the number 1471 gives me?
Look it up before you call back. Our reverse phone lookup shows the type of number, where it's from and what other people have reported.