vanity number
Spelled-out phone number
A vanity number is a telephone number with digits that spell a word or memorable sequence on the keypad: 1-800-FLOWERS, 1-888-NEW-CARS.
Businesses use them because customers remember words more easily than random digits.
The term extends to license plates with personalized letter-number combinations chosen for their meaning.
- catchyEasy to remember
- digitsSingle-place numerals
- mnemonicTechnique for retention
- telephoneVoice communication device
- callContact by phone
call to action · distinctive · jingle · customizable · ad · radio ad · alphanumeric · memory retention · toll-free · pattern · branding · lead generation · customer engagement · word of mouth · memorable · dial · personalized · business card
- Phone Linestoll-free, hotline, helpline, customer service line, help line
- telecom codesarea code, country code, dialing code, regional code, prefix
- phone callsrobocall, cold call, spam call, scam call, home phone