Send a Fax Online to the United Kingdom — No Subscription, Pay Per Page
Send a Fax to a UK Number Right Now
Upload your PDF, select United Kingdom (+44), and enter the fax number. Pay per page. No account required to start.
The United Kingdom continues to use fax in healthcare, legal, government, and professional services. The NHS, HMRC, law firms, and local councils all maintain active fax infrastructure as part of their official communication workflows.
UK fax number format
UK fax numbers use the same numbering system as landline telephone numbers:
- Country code: +44
- Drop the leading zero: UK local numbers start with 0 (e.g. 020 for London), but when dialling internationally, remove the leading 0
- Full format example: +44 20 XXXX XXXX (London), +44 161 XXX XXXX (Manchester)
When using an online fax service, select United Kingdom (+44) from the country dropdown, then enter the local number without the leading 0.
Common UK area codes for fax lines
| City | Area code (local) | International format |
|---|---|---|
| London | 020 | +44 20 |
| Manchester | 0161 | +44 161 |
| Birmingham | 0121 | +44 121 |
| Edinburgh | 0131 | +44 131 |
| Glasgow | 0141 | +44 141 |
| Leeds | 0113 | +44 113 |
| Bristol | 0117 | +44 117 |
Who uses fax in the UK
NHS and healthcare
The National Health Service is one of the UK's largest fax users. Despite digital transformation initiatives, GP practices, hospital trusts, and mental health services continue to use fax to exchange:
- Referral letters between GP surgeries and hospital departments
- Discharge summaries and clinical correspondence
- Prescription-related communications
- Patient consent forms
NHS fax infrastructure is being phased down progressively, but many NHS trusts and GP practices still have active fax lines, particularly for communications with private clinics, social care providers, and overseas partners.
HMRC and government
HMRC (His Majesty's Revenue and Customs) accepts certain document submissions and correspondence by fax, including responses to compliance checks and VAT-related queries. Local councils, the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions), and immigration-related authorities also use fax for specific document exchanges.
Legal and conveyancing
UK law firms and conveyancing solicitors regularly fax:
- Signed contracts and completion statements
- Land Registry related correspondence
- Court bundles and legal notices
- Mortgage instructions and redemption statements
Fax is recognised in UK civil procedure rules as a valid method of service for legal documents, making delivery confirmation particularly important.
Financial services
UK banks, building societies, and brokerages use fax to process:
- Signed mandates and authorisation forms
- Account closure requests
- Pension transfer documentation
- Regulated financial instruction forms
How to send a fax to a UK number
- Save your document as a PDF. Check that all signatures are clear and the file is not password-protected.
- Go to Send Fax Online from any browser.
- Select United Kingdom (+44) from the country dropdown.
- Enter the local number without the leading zero. For a London number written as 020 7XXX XXXX, enter 20 7XXX XXXX.
- Review page count — 10 credits per page.
- Pay and send. Check delivery in fax history.
Pricing
Credit packs start at $4.99 for 50 credits. No monthly subscription. Credits do not expire. View pricing →
FAQ
How do I format a UK fax number for international sending?
Remove the leading 0 from the local number. If the local number is 020 7946 0958, enter 20 7946 0958 when United Kingdom (+44) is selected.
Can I fax to HMRC?
Yes. Enter the specific HMRC department fax number found in their official correspondence or on the gov.uk website for the relevant form or query type.
Can I fax to an NHS trust?
Yes, as long as you have their active fax number. Contact the specific NHS trust or GP practice directly to confirm their current fax number, as some may have changed during NHS's digital transformation process.
How long does fax delivery to the UK take?
Most deliveries complete within 2–5 minutes. The service retries automatically if the line is busy.
Do you delete documents after sending?
Yes. Uploaded files are deleted from our servers after delivery. We do not store or share your documents.
Related guides: