Got my Yorkshire Bank statement and my branch number (Chester) has been replaced by an 0845. The number is 0845 736 5365 but I don't know if this will ring the branch or a call centre. If it's the branch I'll post it under alternative numbers.

I'm guessing it's their call centre (08457 365 365). If the old number still works, please feel free to submit it to the database then post here to get it confirmed.

Tried ringing the Chester number (01244 345906) but it tells you to dial the 0845. So I now cannot ring my branch. B******s

Could you try 01244 318128? This page seems to suggest it goes to someone in the bank. It might help us uncover the new geographic number.

Shall give that one a try on Monday. Can't imagine there'll be anyone there now!

The 0845 number is for the "contact centre" which is based in Glasgow. It is part of Clydesdale Bank which is part of National Australia Bank.

The alternative in the database still works: 0141 9517315

My updated Debit Card arrived today, with an 0844 848 1544 number to phone to confirm receipt - and one might assume, to activate.

I managed to get the job done via 0113 8072000.  Complaining about the 0844 imposition, I was shuffled around until someone suggested I phone 0845 6025410 to lodge my complaint about "premium" numbers.

Saynoto0870 lacks this number too.  Again I searched Google, and again found the http://www.phonespamfilter.co.uk site listing the number!?

Various QQQ:
What is the geographical number for 0844 848 1544
What is the geographical number for 0845 602 5410
Is www.phonespamfilter.co.uk bogus?

vinyamar777 wrote on Oct 27^th, 2008 at 1:40pm:

My updated Debit Card arrived today, with an 0844 848 1544 number to phone to confirm receipt - and one might assume, to activate. I managed to get the job done via 0113 8072000.  Complaining about the 0844 imposition, I was shuffled around until someone suggested I phone 0845 6025410 to lodge my complaint about "premium" numbers. Saynoto0870 lacks this number too.  Again I searched Google, and again found the http://www.phonespamfilter.co.uk site listing the number!? Various QQQ: What is the geographical number for 0844 848 1544 What is the geographical number for 0845 602 5410 Is www.phonespamfilter.co.uk bogus?

See above for suggestions. Also, search the database for yorkshire bank as it does contain numbers for the bank.

The 0844 number might be a new one which replaced a 0845/0870 number. This doesn't mean that alternatives given aren't still valid - therefore it could be that the database needs updating with the 0844 number.

Try some numbers and report back. I can add the 0844 number if you let me know what is suitable alternative. For example, 0141 9517201 is listed as "card services".

Yep, did try under Yorkshire Bank - helpfully (as one of my favorite sites) it had the 0113 switchboard number I used.

Have just looked for [848 1544] & [602 5410] with 0844/0845/0870 prefixes - no joy.

Incidentally I complained to my local Yorkshire Bank that premium numbers might lose them customers.  They told me that each complaint is recorded.