Bulk SMS to Singapore
Send bulk SMS online to Singapore from your browser or the API for $0.01144 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 Singapore
Who sends bulk SMS to Singapore?
Singapore is a city-state at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula and one of Asia's leading centres for finance, trade, shipping and logistics. Banks, retailers, and logistics companies frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. Messages often include transaction alerts, delivery updates, and promotional offers. SMS is effective in Singapore because it reaches people instantly, works on any phone, and does not require internet access.
Banks
Banks send SMS alerts for credit card transactions and account updates to customers in Singapore.
Retailers
Retailers in Orchard Road notify customers about flash sales and exclusive discounts via SMS.
Logistics
Courier companies send SMS updates about package deliveries to addresses across Singapore.
Events
Event organizers use SMS to send ticket confirmations and venue details for concerts at Marina Bay Sands.
Sending to Singapore: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Singapore mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Singapore has 8 digits after the calling code +65 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 8123 4567, so the international form is simply +65 8123 4567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Singapore use?
English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Singapore 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 Singapore?
Singapore keeps UTC+8 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Singapore is always 02:00 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 Singapore cost?
Every segment to Singapore costs $0.01144. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.14 | $2.29 |
| 1,000 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| 5,000 | $57.20 | $114.40 |
| 10,000 | $114.40 | $228.80 |
| 50,000 | $572.00 | $1,144.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Singapore: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Singapore cost?
Each SMS segment to Singapore costs $0.01144. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $11.44, 10,000 cost $114.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 3,496 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Singapore phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Singapore has 8 digits after the calling code +65 and is written at home without a trunk prefix, as in 8123 4567, so the international form is simply +65 8123 4567. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Singapore?
English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Singapore 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 Singapore?
Singapore keeps UTC+8 all year, with no clock change, so 10:00 in Singapore is always 02:00 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 SMS in Singapore?
English is widely understood and used for business communication. Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil are also common, depending on the audience.
Are there public holidays to consider when sending SMS?
Yes, plan around holidays like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, and Deepavali, when many businesses close and people travel.
Can one campaign include Singapore 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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