Bulk SMS to Kazakhstan

Send bulk SMS online to Kazakhstan from your browser or the API for $0.04854 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 Kazakhstan

Who sends bulk SMS to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan, located in Central Asia, has Astana as its capital and is known for its vast natural resources and growing economy. Businesses such as banks, retail stores, and logistics companies often send messages to large customer lists. These messages typically include banking alerts, promotional offers, and delivery updates. Text messaging is effective here because it reaches people directly on their phones, is concise, and does not require internet access.

  • Banks

    Banks send bulk SMS to customers in Almaty about account updates and loan approvals.

  • Retail stores

    Retailers notify shoppers in Shymkent about special discounts and new arrivals via SMS.

  • Logistics companies

    Delivery services send shipment updates and tracking information to clients in Karaganda.

  • Healthcare providers

    Clinics send appointment reminders and health tips to patients in Aktobe.

Sending to Kazakhstan: numbers, alphabet and timing

Number format

How do Kazakhstan mobile numbers look?

A typical mobile number in Kazakhstan has 10 digits after the calling code +7. At home people write it with a leading 8, as in 8 (771) 000 9998, and that 8 is dropped in the international form: +7 771 000 9998. Kazakhstan shares +7 with Russia; numbers that continue with 6 or 7 after the +7 are priced as Kazakhstan. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.

Alphabet

Which alphabet do messages to Kazakhstan use?

Most people in Kazakhstan read Kazakh and Russian, and text in Cyrillic 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 Cyrillic 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 Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan keeps UTC+5 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Almaty is always 05:00 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 Kazakhstan cost?

Every segment to Kazakhstan costs $0.04854. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.

Messages1 segment2 segments
100$4.85$9.71
1,000$48.54$97.08
5,000$242.70$485.40
10,000$485.40$970.80
50,000$2,427.00$4,854.00

Questions

Bulk SMS to Kazakhstan: questions and answers

How much does bulk SMS to Kazakhstan cost?

Each SMS segment to Kazakhstan costs $0.04854. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $48.54, 10,000 cost $485.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 824 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.

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

A typical mobile number in Kazakhstan has 10 digits after the calling code +7. At home people write it with a leading 8, as in 8 (771) 000 9998, and that 8 is dropped in the international form: +7 771 000 9998. Kazakhstan shares +7 with Russia; numbers that continue with 6 or 7 after the +7 are priced as Kazakhstan. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.

How many characters fit in one SMS to Kazakhstan?

Most people in Kazakhstan read Kazakh and Russian, and text in Cyrillic 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 Cyrillic 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 Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan keeps UTC+5 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Almaty is always 05:00 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 should I use for messaging in Kazakhstan?

Messages should be in Kazakh and Russian, as both are widely spoken and understood across the country.

Are there public holidays to consider when sending messages?

Avoid sending messages during major holidays like Nauryz and Independence Day, as people may be less likely to check their phones.

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

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