Send a Fax to the UK Online

How to Send a Fax to United Kingdom

Enter the fax number

Include +44 at the start of the recipient's number.

Upload your document

PDF, JPG, or PNG — up to 5 pages per fax.

Pay $1.99 and send

One-time payment via Stripe — no account, no subscription.

Why fax to United Kingdom with GoFaxNow?

GoFaxNow lets you submit a fax to a UK number online — no account, fax machine, or subscription required. Upload your document, enter the recipient’s +44 fax number, and pay a flat $1.99 via Stripe.

Some UK healthcare providers, law firms, councils, insurers, and businesses request or accept fax for particular correspondence. Check the recipient's current number and submission requirements before sending important material. GoFaxNow submits the fax through its transmission provider; technical delivery depends on the recipient fax endpoint and carrier route.

Once your fax is submitted, you’ll see a status screen and can download a PDF submission receipt. Uploaded files are automatically deleted within 2 hours in line with our privacy-focused retention approach.

What makes GoFaxNow different?

Unlike other online fax services, GoFaxNow requires no login, no app, and no subscription. You pay once, send instantly, and we delete your files automatically after dispatch — ensuring full privacy and GDPR compliance.

Send fax online to any UK number – NHS, businesses, solicitors, insurers

Pay-as-you-go: $1.99 per fax, no subscription or account required

Secure transmission – files auto-deleted within 2 hours, privacy-first

Works from anywhere – send to the UK from any country worldwide

United Kingdom Fax Number Format

All UK fax numbers must include the international dialling code +44. When adding +44, drop the leading zero from the local area code.

London (020): +44 20 7946 0321 Manchester (0161): +44 161 xxx xxxx Birmingham (0121): +44 121 xxx xxxx Edinburgh (0131): +44 131 xxx xxxx Leeds (0113): +44 113 xxx xxxx Glasgow (0141): +44 141 xxx xxxx Bristol (0117): +44 117 xxx xxxx

Spaces and dashes are optional — GoFaxNow normalises them automatically. Just ensure +44 appears at the start and the leading zero is removed from the area code.

Frequently Asked Questions — United Kingdom

Can I send a fax to the UK online?

GoFaxNow can submit a fax attempt to supported UK fax endpoints. No fax machine or account is required. Upload a PDF, JPG, or PNG of up to 5 pages, enter the recipient’s verified +44 number, pay $1.99 via Stripe, and check the technical status after submission.

What is the correct UK fax number format?

Prefix the number with +44 and drop the leading zero from the UK area code. Examples: London 020 7946 0321 → +44 20 7946 0321; Manchester 0161 xxx xxxx → +44 161 xxx xxxx; Edinburgh 0131 xxx xxxx → +44 131 xxx xxxx; Birmingham 0121 xxx xxxx → +44 121 xxx xxxx. Spaces and dashes are fine — we normalise them automatically.

Do I need to include +44 when faxing to the UK?

Yes. The +44 prefix is required for all UK fax numbers. This is the international dialling code for the United Kingdom. Without it, your fax cannot be routed correctly. Simply replace the leading 0 of the UK area code with +44 — for example, 020 becomes +44 20.

Do I need a subscription to send a fax to the UK?

No. GoFaxNow is fully pay-as-you-go. Each fax to the UK costs a flat $1.99 (up to 5 pages). There is no monthly fee, no account, no sign-up, and no recurring charges. You pay once per fax and that’s it.

Is online fax to the UK secure?

GoFaxNow uses Stripe for payment and a privacy-first retention process. Paid fax files are scheduled for automatic deletion within 2 hours. The transmission provider must process the document to attempt delivery, so review the privacy policy before sending sensitive material.

Can I fax documents to the NHS, HMRC, or a UK solicitor?

GoFaxNow can submit a fax attempt to supported UK destinations. Confirm that the recipient currently accepts fax and use its published +44 number. After submission, you can view the technical transmission status; successful delivery is not guaranteed. No account or subscription is required.

How do I know my fax was sent?

After submission you’ll see the technical fax status. You can also download a PDF payment/submission receipt. The receipt does not prove delivery or confirm that the recipient read or processed the document.

Do you store my files?

Files follow an automatic deletion schedule: unpaid uploads within about 30 minutes and paid fax files within 2 hours. A transmission provider must process the file to attempt delivery; see the privacy policy for details.

Questions about UK fax formats, file types, or delivery confirmations? See our FAQ.

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