Bulk SMS to Hong Kong

Send bulk SMS online to Hong Kong from your browser or the API for $0.01324 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 Hong Kong

Who sends bulk SMS to Hong Kong?

Banks, retailers, and logistics companies frequently send bulk messages to customers. These messages often include transaction alerts, delivery updates, and promotional offers. Text messages are effective in Hong Kong because they reach recipients instantly, even in areas with limited internet access.

  • Banks

    Banks in Hong Kong send SMS alerts for credit card transactions and account balance updates.

  • Retailers

    Retailers in Central District notify customers about flash sales and new product launches.

  • Logistics

    Courier companies send delivery updates for packages arriving in Kowloon and the New Territories.

Sending to Hong Kong: numbers, alphabet and timing

Number format

How do Hong Kong mobile numbers look?

A typical mobile number in Hong Kong has 8 digits after the calling code +852 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 5123 4567, so the international form is simply +852 5123 4567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.

Alphabet

Which alphabet do messages to Hong Kong use?

Most people in Hong Kong read Cantonese Chinese and English, and text in traditional 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 traditional 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 Hong Kong?

Hong Kong keeps UTC+8 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Hong Kong is always 02:00 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 Hong Kong cost?

Every segment to Hong Kong costs $0.01324. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.

Messages1 segment2 segments
100$1.32$2.65
1,000$13.24$26.48
5,000$66.20$132.40
10,000$132.40$264.80
50,000$662.00$1,324.00

Questions

Bulk SMS to Hong Kong: questions and answers

How much does bulk SMS to Hong Kong cost?

Each SMS segment to Hong Kong costs $0.01324. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $13.24, 10,000 cost $132.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 3,021 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.

How do I format Hong Kong phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?

A typical mobile number in Hong Kong has 8 digits after the calling code +852 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 5123 4567, so the international form is simply +852 5123 4567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.

How many characters fit in one SMS to Hong Kong?

Most people in Hong Kong read Cantonese Chinese and English, and text in traditional 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 traditional 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 Hong Kong?

Hong Kong keeps UTC+8 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Hong Kong is always 02:00 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 are commonly used in SMS in Hong Kong?

Messages are typically sent in English and Traditional Chinese, catering to both local and international audiences.

Are there public holidays to consider when scheduling SMS campaigns?

Yes, Lunar New Year and National Day are major holidays when businesses often pause campaigns.

Can one campaign include Hong Kong 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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Hong Kong is one of 227 destinations on one balance. Top up from $40 and send your first campaign today.

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