The scouts say you should always be prepared. So here are 11 mobile phone numbers you should save now. They may not be useful right now, but at some time in your life these numbers will be priceless so take 10 minutes to save them!
1) Lost or Stolen Credit Card Lines
Everyone knows that the number for your card issuer is on the back of your bank/credit card. This is fantastically convenient until your card becomes lose or stolen. Its handy to be able to cancel a card the second you notice its 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) Car Insurance Claims Line
You should always call your car insurances claim line as soon as you have had an accident.
3) Health Insurance Provider
If you ever have an accident and wake up on your way to the emergency room for treatment you want to be sure your medical bills are covered. Its always easier and more productive to check this before medical care, otherwise it may be out of your own pocket. Find your provides number and save it.
4) Free 411 From Anywhere
Google operate a free nationwide information hotline, which first of all is free and certainly beats the expensive rates of other directory services. You can find the phone number or address of any business of interest while your on the road. 1-800-GOOG-411
5) Local Locksmith
Its the worst feeling in the world to come home late at night and find yourself stranded and locket out. This would be less stressful if you had a local locksmith at your beckon call. Do some research, find a suitable locksmith and save their number pronto.
6) Colleagues Direct Line
You never know when you might need to pass an important message onto your boss, or when you have left the directions in the office. A friendly colleagues number will help you out in most situations!
7) Local Vehicle Towing/Recovery Service
Things always break at the worst possible moments, and cars are no exception to that. Having the number for a local towing service will make your life a lot easier if your stranded. Find a service with a large service area or join the AAA.
8) Home And Work Numbers
You should save your home number as 'Home' and your direct dial number at work as 'Work'. This isn't to make it easier to call yourself, but if you ever loose your phone it will be easier for a good citizen to return it to you.
9) Primary Care Physician
If your out on the road and have a medical issue, its nice to be able to contact your physician to run the problem by them. As they are your primary physician they will be familiar with your medical history and be able to provide advice over the phone.
10) Airlines Reservations
This will only help if you travel a lot. Come to think of it, everyone is likely to travel at one point in their lives, so save it now. If you ever loose your luggage or are running late for a flight having your airline on speed dial is a life saver sometimes. Even if its not a reservation related issue, they can usually put you through to someone that 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: 1-800-241-6522
US AirwayS: 1-800-428-4322
11) How Many Minutes Do You Have Left
Its good to be able to work out how many minutes or sms you have left on your calling plan, simply dial the following numbers including the symbols to find out instantly.
AT&T: *646#
Sprint: *4
T-Mobile #646#
Verizon: #646
Source by Matt Woodward
