Bulk SMS to Iraq
Send bulk SMS online to Iraq from your browser or the API for $0.02384 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 Iraq
Who sends bulk SMS to Iraq?
Iraq, with its capital Baghdad, is known for its oil industry and rich cultural heritage. Businesses like banks, retailers, and healthcare providers frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include payment reminders, promotional offers, and appointment updates. Text messages are effective in Iraq as they reach people instantly, even without internet access, and are read quickly.
Banks
Banks in Erbil send SMS alerts for account balances and transaction confirmations to customers across Iraq.
Retailers
Retailers in Basra use SMS to notify customers about discounts and new product launches.
Healthcare
Clinics in Mosul send SMS reminders for medical appointments and vaccination schedules.
Education
Schools in Najaf use SMS to notify parents about exam schedules and school events.
Sending to Iraq: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Iraq mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Iraq has 10 digits after the calling code +964. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 0791 234 5678, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +964 791 234 5678. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Iraq use?
Most people in Iraq read Arabic and Kurdish, and text in Arabic 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 Arabic 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 Iraq?
Iraq keeps UTC+3 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Baghdad is always 07:00 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 Iraq cost?
Every segment to Iraq costs $0.02384. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
| 1,000 | $23.84 | $47.68 |
| 5,000 | $119.20 | $238.40 |
| 10,000 | $238.40 | $476.80 |
| 50,000 | $1,192.00 | $2,384.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Iraq: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Iraq cost?
Each SMS segment to Iraq costs $0.02384. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $23.84, 10,000 cost $238.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 1,677 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Iraq phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Iraq has 10 digits after the calling code +964. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 0791 234 5678, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +964 791 234 5678. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Iraq?
Most people in Iraq read Arabic and Kurdish, and text in Arabic 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 Arabic 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 Iraq?
Iraq keeps UTC+3 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Baghdad is always 07:00 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 effective for SMS in Iraq?
Arabic is the primary language, but Kurdish is also used in certain regions like Kurdistan.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS in Iraq?
Yes, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are major holidays when businesses often send festive greetings and promotions.
Can one campaign include Iraq 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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