Bulk SMS to Guernsey
Send bulk SMS online to Guernsey 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 Guernsey
Who sends bulk SMS to Guernsey?
Guernsey is a self-governing Crown Dependency in the Channel Islands, with St Peter Port as its capital and an economy led by financial services and tourism. Businesses like banks, travel agencies, and local shops use bulk SMS to communicate with customers. Messages typically include service updates, booking confirmations, and promotional offers. SMS is a practical choice in Guernsey because it reaches any phone quickly and is read promptly, even without internet access.
Banks
Banks in St. Peter Port notify customers about account updates and fraud alerts via SMS.
Travel agencies
Travel agencies in Guernsey send SMS confirmations and travel updates to clients booking trips.
Local shops
Retailers in Guernsey use SMS to inform customers about special discounts and new product arrivals.
Tourism
Hotels in Guernsey send SMS reminders about check-in times and local events to guests.
Sending to Guernsey: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Guernsey mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Guernsey has 10 digits after the calling code +44. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 07781 123456, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +44 7781 123456. Guernsey shares +44 with the United Kingdom; the console recognises Guernsey mobile prefixes such as 7781, 7839 and 7911 and prices them as Guernsey. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Guernsey use?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Guernsey carries 160 characters in one SMS and 153 in each part of a longer text. An emoji, or curly quotes pasted from a word processor, turn the whole message into Unicode with 70 characters per SMS, and the composer shows which character caused it.
Time zone
What time do messages arrive in Guernsey?
Guernsey changes clocks during the year: Guernsey is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July. In January, 10:00 in Guernsey is 10:00 UTC, and the same local hour moves by one hour in UTC when the clocks change. The scheduler works in your browser's time zone, so pick the time as it reads for you and check the conversion it shows.
Costs
What does a bulk SMS campaign to Guernsey cost?
Every segment to Guernsey 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 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Guernsey: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Guernsey cost?
Each SMS segment to Guernsey 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 Guernsey phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Guernsey has 10 digits after the calling code +44. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 07781 123456, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +44 7781 123456. Guernsey shares +44 with the United Kingdom; the console recognises Guernsey mobile prefixes such as 7781, 7839 and 7911 and prices them as Guernsey. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Guernsey?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Guernsey carries 160 characters in one SMS and 153 in each part of a longer text. An emoji, or curly quotes pasted from a word processor, turn the whole message into Unicode with 70 characters per SMS, and the composer shows which character caused it.
When should I schedule bulk SMS to Guernsey?
Guernsey changes clocks during the year: Guernsey is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July. In January, 10:00 in Guernsey is 10:00 UTC, and the same local hour moves by one hour in UTC when the clocks change. The scheduler works in your browser's time zone, so pick the time as it reads for you and check the conversion it shows.
What languages are appropriate for SMS in Guernsey?
English is the primary language for SMS in Guernsey. French may also be understood by some residents.
Are there public holidays to plan SMS campaigns around?
Yes, holidays like Liberation Day on May 9th and Christmas are important. Businesses often send promotions and reminders around these dates.
Can one campaign include Guernsey 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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