Toll-free · non-geographic
855 Toll-Free Number
855 is a toll-free prefix, not a place. Calls to a 855 number are paid for by the business that owns it — opened in 2010.
Last updated June 5, 2026
What 855 means
855 is one of seven toll-free codes in the North American Numbering Plan: 800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833. They are functionally identical — the digits after the prefix are what route the call. A 1-855 number is not tied to any state or city; the owner can answer it from anywhere and can point it to different lines over time.
Toll-free numbers are assigned first-come, first-served through “Responsible Organizations” (RespOrgs), not by location. That is why you cannot look up a city for 855 the way you can for a geographic code like 212 or 312.
Other toll-free codes
800, 888, 877, 866, 844, 833. Read the full breakdown in our toll-free numbers guide, or compare with spam & scam-risk codes.
Quick answers
855 FAQ
Is 855 a toll-free number?
Yes. 855 is one of the toll-free prefixes (800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833). The business or person you call pays for the call, not you.
Where is the 855 area code located?
Nowhere specific. 855 is non-geographic — a 855 number can ring a business anywhere in the U.S., Canada, or the wider toll-free zone.
Is a call to 855 really free?
From a landline or a U.S. mobile plan with nationwide calling, yes. Some pay phones or international callers may incur a charge.
Are 855 numbers ever used by scammers?
Yes. Toll-free numbers are cheap to obtain and are sometimes used in robocalls and scams. Treat unsolicited calls cautiously regardless of the prefix.