Bulk SMS to Brazil
Send bulk SMS online to Brazil from your browser or the API for $0.00264 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 Brazil
Who sends bulk SMS to Brazil?
Brazil is the largest country in South America, with Brasília as its capital and São Paulo as its financial hub, known for its diverse economy including agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Businesses like retailers, banks, and healthcare providers often send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages typically include payment reminders, appointment confirmations, and promotional offers. SMS is effective in Brazil because it reaches people on any phone, even in areas with limited internet access, and is read quickly.
Banks
Banks in São Paulo send SMS alerts for credit card payments and account updates.
Retailers
Retailers in Rio de Janeiro use SMS to announce flash sales and exclusive discounts.
Healthcare providers
Hospitals in Brasília send SMS reminders for medical appointments and vaccination schedules.
Transport companies
Transport companies in Brazil notify passengers about bus and flight schedule changes via SMS.
Sending to Brazil: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Brazil mobile numbers look?
Brazilian mobile numbers have 11 digits after the calling code +55: a two-digit area code, then 9, then eight more digits, as in +55 11 96123 4567. Domestic long-distance dialling adds 0 and a carrier code in front; leave those out and start every number with +55.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Brazil use?
Most people in Brazil read Portuguese. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, â, ã, ç, ê, í, ó, ô, õ 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 Brazil?
Brazil covers more than one time zone, from UTC-5 around Eirunepe to UTC-2 around Noronha in January. In Sao Paulo, 10:00 local time is 13:00 UTC in January. When the text mentions a time, split the list by region and schedule each part for its own morning; the scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
Costs
What does a bulk SMS campaign to Brazil cost?
Every segment to Brazil costs $0.00264. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.26 | $0.53 |
| 1,000 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| 5,000 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| 10,000 | $26.40 | $52.80 |
| 50,000 | $132.00 | $264.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Brazil: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Brazil cost?
Each SMS segment to Brazil costs $0.00264. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $2.64, 10,000 cost $26.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 15,151 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Brazil phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
Brazilian mobile numbers have 11 digits after the calling code +55: a two-digit area code, then 9, then eight more digits, as in +55 11 96123 4567. Domestic long-distance dialling adds 0 and a carrier code in front; leave those out and start every number with +55.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Brazil?
Most people in Brazil read Portuguese. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, â, ã, ç, ê, í, ó, ô, õ 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 Brazil?
Brazil covers more than one time zone, from UTC-5 around Eirunepe to UTC-2 around Noronha in January. In Sao Paulo, 10:00 local time is 13:00 UTC in January. When the text mentions a time, split the list by region and schedule each part for its own morning; the scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
Should I send SMS in Portuguese or other languages?
Portuguese is the official language and should be used for all business communications in Brazil.
Are there public holidays to plan SMS campaigns around?
Yes, major holidays like Carnival and Independence Day are widely celebrated, and businesses often adjust their messaging schedules accordingly.
Can one campaign include Brazil 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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