How to Dial a US 800 Number from Mexico

Calling a business that is located in another country is not always easy. Every country has its own formatting and dialing format for its native phone numbers. And some countries even have phone numbers with different numbers of digits. This is why we often talk about how you can dial certain numbers or reach businesses in different countries.

In this post, we will explain how to dial a 800 number from Mexico. That way, you can ensure that your Mexico-based customers will know how to contact your business. If you would like to learn more about Mexico 800 numbers, please visit our parent company's, AVOXI, product page: Mexico toll free numbers

Calling 800 Numbers

800 numbers are toll free phone numbers that typically work throughout the USA. Most US customers recognize that 800 numbers are free to dial because of the format. And to dial these numbers in the United States, you simply dial the number as it is formatted: 800-XXX-XXXX.

If you are trying to dial a US 1800 number from anywhere outside of the United States, things start to get a little more complicated.

Dialing a US 800 Number from Mexico

To dial a US 800 number from Mexico, you will need to format the number differently. We've broken it down into three easy steps:

1. Replace the 800 prefix of the phone number with 001.
2. After you have dialed 001, dial 880.
3. Now, dial the rest of the phone number.

Here's an example. Let's say that the US 800 Number you are trying to dial is formatted like this: 800-777-8888. If you were trying to dial this number from Mexico, you would dial: 001-880-777-8888.

If you are running a US business with customers in Mexico, be sure to publish these instructions for your customers so that they know how to contact you.

Mexico Toll Free Numbers

As a business based in the United States, it makes sense to have a US 800 number that your US-based customers can call for free. But if you have customers living in Mexico, you may want to consider some alternatives.

Many businesses choose to purchase toll free numbers for each country that they serve. International toll free numbers work just like US 800 numbers in that they are free for customers in-country to dial. Example: A Mexico toll free number would be free for customers in Mexico to call. All international toll free numbers can be set up to forward calls to any phone or device, so you never have to worry about missing a customer call.