Bulk SMS to Portugal
Send bulk SMS online to Portugal from your browser or the API for $0.00444 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 Portugal
Who sends bulk SMS to Portugal?
Portugal, located in Southern Europe with Lisbon as its capital, has a diverse economy driven by tourism, agriculture, and services. Messages often include promotional offers, appointment reminders, and event updates. SMS is effective in Portugal as it is widely used, works on all phones, and is read quickly.
Retailers
Retailers in Porto send SMS alerts about seasonal sales and exclusive discounts.
Banks
Banks notify customers in Lisbon about account updates and fraud prevention tips.
Tourism
Hotels in Algarve send SMS confirmations for room bookings and check-in details.
Healthcare
Clinics in Coimbra send SMS reminders about vaccination appointments and health check-ups.
Sending to Portugal: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Portugal mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Portugal has 9 digits after the calling code +351 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 912 345 678, so the international form is simply +351 912 345 678. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Portugal use?
Most people in Portugal read Portuguese. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, â, ã, ç, ê, í, ó, ô, õ and ú 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 Portugal?
Portugal covers more than one time zone, from UTC-1 around Azores to UTC+0 around Lisbon in January. In Lisbon, 10:00 local time is 10:00 UTC in January. When the text mentions a time, split the list by region and schedule each part for its own morning; the scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
Costs
What does a bulk SMS campaign to Portugal cost?
Every segment to Portugal costs $0.00444. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.44 | $0.89 |
| 1,000 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| 5,000 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| 10,000 | $44.40 | $88.80 |
| 50,000 | $222.00 | $444.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Portugal: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Portugal cost?
Each SMS segment to Portugal costs $0.00444. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $4.44, 10,000 cost $44.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 9,009 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Portugal phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Portugal has 9 digits after the calling code +351 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 912 345 678, so the international form is simply +351 912 345 678. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Portugal?
Most people in Portugal read Portuguese. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but á, â, ã, ç, ê, í, ó, ô, õ and ú 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 Portugal?
Portugal covers more than one time zone, from UTC-1 around Azores to UTC+0 around Lisbon in January. In Lisbon, 10:00 local time is 10:00 UTC in January. When the text mentions a time, split the list by region and schedule each part for its own morning; the scheduler works in your browser's time zone and shows the conversion.
What languages should I use for SMS in Portugal?
Portuguese is the primary language for SMS, as it is widely spoken. English can also be used for international audiences.
Are there public holidays to avoid for SMS campaigns?
Yes, holidays like Christmas and Carnival are best avoided for SMS campaigns.
Can one campaign include Portugal 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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