Official bodies, such as Police, Fire and Ambulance services, government departments etc., can confirm the authenticity of a UKPCA issued Press Card by calling our verification hotline on:
PLEASE NOTE: the UK Press card number is changing
Due to changes in telecommunication systems used by a number of official bodies and companies our original 0870 number cannot be reached by their phones and mobiles. As soon as this problem was brought to our attention in August 2025, we introduced the. new number given below. Until all existing cards have been been replaced, for those phones that will still to connect the old number will automaticaly divert to the. new one, which is.
01430 456543
Verifying a U.K. Press Card
Any UKPCA card can be verified using the Hotline 01430 456543. Ask the cardholder for their personal PIN or password and give it to the operator with the card serial number. For a complete card check use Verification Hotline, check the card photo, check the UK Press Card Authority hologram, and check the card expiry date.
- The verification line is in operation
- Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM
- Saturday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM