Bulk SMS to Ireland
Send bulk SMS online to Ireland 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 Ireland
Who sends bulk SMS to Ireland?
Ireland, with its capital Dublin, is a hub for technology and financial services in Europe. Businesses like banks, retailers, and event organizers frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include payment reminders, promotional offers, and event updates. Text messages are effective in Ireland as they reach people instantly, even without internet access, and are read quickly.
Banks
Banks in Dublin send SMS alerts for account balances and transaction confirmations to customers across Ireland.
Retailers
Retailers in Cork use SMS to notify customers about flash sales and new arrivals in their stores.
Event organizers
Event organizers in Galway send SMS reminders for concert dates and ticket availability.
Travel agencies
Travel agencies in Limerick use SMS to confirm flight details and travel itineraries for clients.
Sending to Ireland: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Ireland mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Ireland has 9 digits after the calling code +353. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 085 012 3456, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +353 85 012 3456. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Ireland use?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Ireland 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 Ireland?
Ireland changes clocks during the year: Dublin is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July. In January, 10:00 in Dublin 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 Ireland cost?
Every segment to Ireland 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 Ireland: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Ireland cost?
Each SMS segment to Ireland 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 Ireland phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Ireland has 9 digits after the calling code +353. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 085 012 3456, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +353 85 012 3456. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Ireland?
English is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Ireland 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 Ireland?
Ireland changes clocks during the year: Dublin is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July. In January, 10:00 in Dublin 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 commonly used in SMS in Ireland?
English is the primary language for SMS in Ireland, though some messages may include Irish phrases for local appeal.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS in Ireland?
Yes, St. Patrick's Day and Christmas are major holidays when businesses often send festive greetings and promotions.
Can one campaign include Ireland 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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