Bulk SMS to Malta
Send bulk SMS online to Malta from your browser or the API for $0.01654 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 Malta
Who sends bulk SMS to Malta?
Malta is a small island nation in the Mediterranean Sea, with Valletta as its capital and a strong focus on tourism and financial services. These messages often include booking confirmations, event reminders, and special offers. Text messages are effective in Malta because they reach people instantly, even when they are traveling or have limited internet access.
Hotels
Hotels in Sliema send SMS to confirm room bookings and provide check-in details for arriving guests.
Event organizers
Event organizers in Valletta use SMS to remind attendees about concert times and venue changes.
Ferry operators
Ferry companies notify passengers in Gozo about schedule updates and boarding times via SMS.
Retailers
Retailers in St. Julian's send SMS alerts about flash sales and exclusive discounts to local shoppers.
Sending to Malta: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Malta mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Malta has 8 digits after the calling code +356 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 9696 1234, so the international form is simply +356 9696 1234. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Malta use?
Most people in Malta read Maltese and English. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but ċ, ġ, ħ and ż 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 Malta?
Malta changes clocks during the year: Malta is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Malta 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 Malta cost?
Every segment to Malta costs $0.01654. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| 1,000 | $16.54 | $33.08 |
| 5,000 | $82.70 | $165.40 |
| 10,000 | $165.40 | $330.80 |
| 50,000 | $827.00 | $1,654.00 |
Questions
Bulk SMS to Malta: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Malta cost?
Each SMS segment to Malta costs $0.01654. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $16.54, 10,000 cost $165.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 2,418 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Malta phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Malta has 8 digits after the calling code +356 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 9696 1234, so the international form is simply +356 9696 1234. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Malta?
Most people in Malta read Maltese and English. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but ċ, ġ, ħ and ż 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 Malta?
Malta changes clocks during the year: Malta is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Malta 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 commonly used in SMS in Malta?
English is the most widely used language for SMS in Malta, as it is understood by both locals and tourists. Maltese is also used for messages targeting local residents.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS in Malta?
Yes, Malta observes holidays like Freedom Day and Independence Day, which are good to note when planning campaigns. Many businesses close or operate with reduced hours on these days.
Can one campaign include Malta 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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