Bulk SMS to China
Send bulk SMS online to China from your browser or the API for $0.00624 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 China
Who sends bulk SMS to China?
China, the world's most populous country, is a global economic powerhouse with major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen driving its growth. Retailers, e-commerce platforms, and logistics companies frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include order confirmations, delivery updates, and promotional offers. SMS is effective in China as it reaches people on any phone, even in areas with limited internet access.
Retailers
Supermarkets in Beijing send SMS promotions for discounts on groceries and household items to customers.
E-commerce platforms
Online stores in Shanghai notify customers about order confirmations and delivery updates via SMS.
Logistics companies
Courier services in Shenzhen use SMS to inform customers about package delivery times and tracking details.
Travel agencies
Tour companies in Guangzhou send SMS updates about flight schedules and travel itineraries to clients.
Sending to China: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do China mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in China has 11 digits after the calling code +86 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 131 2345 6789, so the international form is simply +86 131 2345 6789. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to China use?
Most people in China read Mandarin Chinese, and text in Chinese characters always travels as Unicode: 70 characters fit in one SMS and longer messages are split into parts of 67 characters. A 140-character text in Chinese characters costs two segments, while English or other plain Latin text to the same numbers fits 160 characters per SMS.
Time zone
What time do messages arrive in China?
China covers more than one time zone, from UTC+6 around Urumqi to UTC+8 around Shanghai in January. In Shanghai, 10:00 local time is 02:00 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 China cost?
Every segment to China costs $0.00624. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.62 | $1.25 |
| 1,000 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
| 5,000 | $31.20 | $62.40 |
| 10,000 | $62.40 | $124.80 |
| 50,000 | $312.00 | $624.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to China: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to China cost?
Each SMS segment to China costs $0.00624. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $6.24, 10,000 cost $62.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 6,410 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format China phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in China has 11 digits after the calling code +86 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 131 2345 6789, so the international form is simply +86 131 2345 6789. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to China?
Most people in China read Mandarin Chinese, and text in Chinese characters always travels as Unicode: 70 characters fit in one SMS and longer messages are split into parts of 67 characters. A 140-character text in Chinese characters costs two segments, while English or other plain Latin text to the same numbers fits 160 characters per SMS.
When should I schedule bulk SMS to China?
China covers more than one time zone, from UTC+6 around Urumqi to UTC+8 around Shanghai in January. In Shanghai, 10:00 local time is 02:00 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.
What language should I use for SMS in China?
Mandarin is the official language and should be used for SMS. English is understood in major cities and tourist areas.
Are there public holidays to avoid sending SMS?
Yes, avoid sending SMS during major holidays like Chinese New Year and National Day, as many people are offline.
Can one campaign include China 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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