Bulk SMS to Netherlands
Send bulk SMS online to the Netherlands from your browser or the API for $0.01934 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 Netherlands
Who sends bulk SMS to the Netherlands?
The Netherlands, with its capital Amsterdam, is a major European trading hub known for its advanced logistics and agricultural exports. Businesses like retailers, banks, and event organizers frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include promotions, appointment reminders, and delivery notifications. Text messages are effective here because they reach people directly on their phones, are quick to read, and work without internet.
Retailers
Retailers in Amsterdam send SMS alerts about flash sales and exclusive discounts to local shoppers.
Banks
Banks notify customers in Rotterdam about account updates and fraud alerts via SMS.
Event organizers
Event organizers in Utrecht send ticket confirmations and venue updates to attendees.
Logistics companies
Logistics firms in Eindhoven use SMS to provide delivery updates and tracking information.
Sending to the Netherlands: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Netherlands mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in the Netherlands has 9 digits after the calling code +31. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 06 12345678, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +31 6 12345678. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to the Netherlands use?
Dutch is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
The Netherlands changes clocks during the year: Amsterdam is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Amsterdam 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 the Netherlands cost?
Every segment to the Netherlands costs $0.01934. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| 1,000 | $19.34 | $38.68 |
| 5,000 | $96.70 | $193.40 |
| 10,000 | $193.40 | $386.80 |
| 50,000 | $967.00 | $1,934.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Netherlands: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to the Netherlands cost?
Each SMS segment to the Netherlands costs $0.01934. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $19.34, 10,000 cost $193.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 2,068 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Netherlands phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in the Netherlands has 9 digits after the calling code +31. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 06 12345678, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +31 6 12345678. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to the Netherlands?
Dutch is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
The Netherlands changes clocks during the year: Amsterdam is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Amsterdam 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 should I use for SMS in the Netherlands?
Dutch is the primary language for SMS, but English is widely understood, especially in business and tourism contexts.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS?
Yes, King's Day in April and Liberation Day in May are major holidays when businesses may adjust their messaging schedules.
Can one campaign include Netherlands 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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