11 Useful number to save on your mobile phone
Scouts say you should always be prepared. So here are 11 mobile phone numbers to save now. They may not be useful right now, but at some point in your life these numbers will be priceless, so take 10 minutes to put them away!
1) Lost or stolen credit card lines
Everyone knows that your card issuer number is on the back of your bank / credit card. This is fantastically convenient until your card is lost or stolen. It’s helpful to be able to cancel a card the moment you realize it’s missing
Visa: 1-800-847-2911
American Express: 1-800-992-3404
Discover: 1-800-347-2683
Mastercard: 1-800-622-7747
Diners club: 1-800-234-6377
2) Auto Insurance Claims Line
You should always call your car insurance claim line as soon as you have been in an accident.
3) Health insurance provider
If you ever have an accident and wake up on the way to the emergency room for treatment, you need to make sure your medical bills are covered. It is always easier and more productive to verify this before receiving medical care, otherwise it may be out of your own pocket. Find your provided number and save it.
4) 411 free from anywhere
Google operates a nationwide free information hotline, which is free in the first place and certainly beats the expensive fees of other directory services. You can find the phone number or address of any business of interest while on the road. 1-800-GOOG-411
5) Local locksmith
It’s the worst feeling in the world to come home late at night and find yourself stranded and lost. This would be less stressful if you had a local locksmith at your disposal. Do some research, find a suitable locksmith, and save your number soon.
6) Hotline mates
You never know when you may need to convey an important message to your boss or when you have left the instructions at the office. A friendly number of colleagues will help you in most situations!
7) Local vehicle towing / recovery service
Things always break down at the worst possible times, and cars are no exception. Having the number for a local towing service will make your life a lot easier if you get stranded. Find a service with a large service area or join AAA.
8) Home and work numbers
You must save your home number as ‘Home’ and your direct dial number at work as ‘Work’. This is not to make it easier for you to call yourself, but if you ever lose your phone, it will be easier for a good citizen to return it to you.
9) Primary Care Physician
If you are traveling and have a medical problem, it is good to be able to contact your doctor to fix the problem. As your GP, they will be familiar with your medical history and will be able to give you advice over the phone.
10) Airline reservations
This will only help if you travel a lot. Now that I think about it, everyone will likely travel at some point in their lives, so save it now. If you ever lose your luggage or are late for a flight, having your airline on speed dial is a lifesaver at times. Even if it’s not a booking-related issue, they can usually put you in touch with someone who can help.
American Airlines: 1-800-433-7300
Continental: 1-800-221-1212
Delta: 1-800-221-1212
Jetblue: 1-800-538-2583
Northwest: 1-800-225-2525
Southwest: 1-800-435-9792
Spirit: 1-800-772-7117
United States: 1-800-241-6522
US Airways: 1-800-428-4322
11) How many minutes do you have left?
It’s nice to be able to calculate how many minutes or sms you have left in your calling plan, just dial the following numbers, including symbols, to find out instantly.
AT&T: * 646 #
Sprint: * 4
T-Mobile # 646 #
Verizon: # 646