Bulk SMS to Moldova
Send bulk SMS online to Moldova from your browser or the API for $0.01234 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 Moldova
Who sends bulk SMS to Moldova?
Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, with Chisinau as its capital and a growing IT and agriculture sector. Businesses like retail chains, wineries, and telecom providers send bulk SMS to customers across the country. Messages often include promotions, delivery updates, and appointment reminders for services. Text messages are effective here as they reach any mobile phone instantly, even in rural areas with limited internet access.
Retail stores
Supermarkets in Chisinau alert customers about weekend discounts on local dairy and bakery products via SMS.
Wine producers
Vineyards in the Purcari region notify distributors about new vintages and tasting events through bulk messages.
Health clinics
Dental clinics in Balti send appointment confirmations and follow-up reminders to patients by text.
Public transport
Bus companies inform commuters in Cahul about schedule changes during holiday weekends via SMS.
Sending to Moldova: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Moldova mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Moldova has 8 digits after the calling code +373. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 0621 12 345, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +373 621 12 345. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Moldova use?
Most people in Moldova read Romanian. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but ă, â, î, ș and ț 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 Moldova?
Moldova changes clocks during the year: Chisinau is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July. In January, 10:00 in Chisinau is 08:00 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 Moldova cost?
Every segment to Moldova costs $0.01234. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| 1,000 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
| 5,000 | $61.70 | $123.40 |
| 10,000 | $123.40 | $246.80 |
| 50,000 | $617.00 | $1,234.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Moldova: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Moldova cost?
Each SMS segment to Moldova costs $0.01234. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $12.34, 10,000 cost $123.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 3,241 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Moldova phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Moldova has 8 digits after the calling code +373. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 0621 12 345, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +373 621 12 345. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Moldova?
Most people in Moldova read Romanian. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but ă, â, î, ș and ț 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 Moldova?
Moldova changes clocks during the year: Chisinau is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July. In January, 10:00 in Chisinau is 08:00 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.
Should messages to Moldova be in Romanian or Russian?
Most business messages are sent in Romanian, the official language. In Transnistria and some urban areas, Russian is also widely understood. For broad reach, key information can be provided in both languages.
Are there times to avoid sending bulk SMS in Moldova?
Major holidays like Independence Day and Christmas see reduced engagement. Many businesses also close for the wine harvest festivals in October, making it less ideal for commercial messaging.
Can one campaign include Moldova 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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