Bulk SMS to Hungary
Send bulk SMS online to Hungary 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 Hungary
Who sends bulk SMS to Hungary?
Hungary is a Central European country with Budapest as its capital, known for its thermal baths and rich history. Retailers, banks, and event organizers frequently send bulk messages. These messages often include promotional offers, transaction alerts, and event reminders. Text messages are effective in Hungary because they reach recipients instantly, even in rural areas.
Retail
Retailers in Budapest announce discounts and special offers during holiday seasons.
Banks
Banks in Debrecen send SMS alerts for credit card transactions and account balance updates.
Events
Event organizers in Szeged send reminders for concerts and festivals in the city.
Sending to Hungary: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Hungary mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Hungary has 9 digits after the calling code +36. At home people write it with a leading 06, as in 06 20 123 4567, and that 06 is dropped in the international form: +36 20 123 4567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Hungary use?
Most people in Hungary read Hungarian. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, í, ó, ő, ú and ű 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 Hungary?
Hungary changes clocks during the year: Budapest is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Budapest is 09:00 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 Hungary cost?
Every segment to Hungary 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 Hungary: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Hungary cost?
Each SMS segment to Hungary 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 Hungary phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Hungary has 9 digits after the calling code +36. At home people write it with a leading 06, as in 06 20 123 4567, and that 06 is dropped in the international form: +36 20 123 4567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Hungary?
Most people in Hungary read Hungarian. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, í, ó, ő, ú and ű 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 Hungary?
Hungary changes clocks during the year: Budapest is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Budapest is 09:00 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 used in SMS in Hungary?
Messages are typically sent in Hungarian, with English used for international audiences.
Are there public holidays to consider when scheduling SMS campaigns?
Yes, National Day and Easter Monday are major holidays when campaigns may be paused.
Can one campaign include Hungary 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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