Bulk SMS to Argentina
Send bulk SMS online to Argentina from your browser or the API for $0.01504 per message, with a delivery report for every number, scheduling up to 60 days ahead and automatic refunds for texts that cannot be delivered.
Bulk SMS in Argentina
Who sends bulk SMS to Argentina?
Argentina is in South America, with Buenos Aires as its capital and a strong agricultural and industrial economy. Businesses like banks, retailers, and travel agencies send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include payment reminders, promotional offers, and travel updates. SMS is effective in Argentina because it reaches any phone quickly, even in remote areas with limited internet access.
Banks
Banks in Buenos Aires send SMS alerts for account transactions and credit card payment reminders.
Retailers
Clothing stores in Córdoba notify customers about seasonal sales and new arrivals through bulk SMS.
Event organizers
Music festival organizers in Rosario use SMS to share schedules and ticket information with attendees.
Sending to Argentina: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Argentina mobile numbers look?
Argentine mobile numbers in international format put a 9 after +54, then the area code without its leading 0 and the local number without the 15 that people dial at home: 011 15-2345-6789 becomes +54 9 11 2345 6789. Writing the 9 makes sure the number is read as a mobile line.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Argentina use?
Most people in Argentina read Spanish. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, í, ó and ú are not in that alphabet, and one of them moves the whole message to Unicode at 70 characters per SMS (67 per part). The composer lists each of these characters, so you can choose between keeping the accents and saving segments.
Time zone
What time do messages arrive in Argentina?
Argentina keeps UTC-3 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Buenos Aires is always 13:00 UTC. Late morning and early evening on working days are the usual hours for marketing texts there, while codes and alerts go out the moment they are needed. The scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
Costs
What does a bulk SMS campaign to Argentina cost?
Every segment to Argentina costs $0.01504. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| 1,000 | $15.04 | $30.08 |
| 5,000 | $75.20 | $150.40 |
| 10,000 | $150.40 | $300.80 |
| 50,000 | $752.00 | $1,504.00 |
Questions
Bulk SMS to Argentina: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Argentina cost?
Each SMS segment to Argentina costs $0.01504. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $15.04, 10,000 cost $150.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 2,659 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Argentina phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
Argentine mobile numbers in international format put a 9 after +54, then the area code without its leading 0 and the local number without the 15 that people dial at home: 011 15-2345-6789 becomes +54 9 11 2345 6789. Writing the 9 makes sure the number is read as a mobile line.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Argentina?
Most people in Argentina read Spanish. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, í, ó and ú are not in that alphabet, and one of them moves the whole message to Unicode at 70 characters per SMS (67 per part). The composer lists each of these characters, so you can choose between keeping the accents and saving segments.
When should I schedule bulk SMS to Argentina?
Argentina keeps UTC-3 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Buenos Aires is always 13:00 UTC. Late morning and early evening on working days are the usual hours for marketing texts there, while codes and alerts go out the moment they are needed. The scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
What languages should I use for SMS in Argentina?
Spanish is the primary language, and English is understood in tourist-heavy areas like Buenos Aires and Patagonia.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS?
Yes, major holidays like Independence Day and Carnival are widely celebrated, so plan campaigns around these dates.
Can one campaign include Argentina and other countries?
Yes. A campaign can mix numbers from any of the 227 destinations. The console reads each calling code, prices every number at its own country's rate and shows the cost per country before you send.
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