Text charges

[Lueez_Bee]

PLEASE HELP! 

I can't get through to O2 customer services/online chat or gurus - anyone can answer my question is appreciated.. 

ARE TEXTS TO 88440 FREE OR CHARGABLE? 

Google search advises they may be on different tariffs and I don't want to

pay but I am getting SPAM TEXTS from a local pizza shop. 
it tells me to 'text "LEAVE" to 88440' to end texts.. I cannot reply to the message and  want this service to stop. 

THANKS in advance 

[MI5]

@Lueez_Bee 

Yes, shortcodes are chargeable.

If you have a spend cap it will stop you from sending them.

If you Google the company sending them there will be alternative ways to opt out of marketing texts and emails.

[b4u2]

Yes would never recommend texting premium numbers.

[Lueez_Bee]

Thanks! Do you know how much they charge? I have previously Googled and it told me to text a standard number with would stop all texts from the company used by the food shop.. I texted the standard mobile number and the texts haven’t stopped that’s why I think I need to text the short code number??

[Lueez_Bee]

*which would stop all texts

sorry typo

[MI5]

@Lueez_Bee 

Google suggests the cost is between 8 to 12 pence.

[Lueez_Bee]

Oh well that’s okay! I thought ‘premium text’s were gonna be £1-£1.50ish not like an out of bundle charge price.
Thanks for your help. Have a great day

[MI5]

You're welcome