Bulk SMS to Sweden
Send bulk SMS online to Sweden from your browser or the API for $0.01114 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 Sweden
Who sends bulk SMS to Sweden?
Sweden is a Nordic country with Stockholm as its capital and a strong economy driven by technology, manufacturing, and services. Retailers, banks, and healthcare providers frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include appointment reminders, promotional offers, and account updates. SMS is effective in Sweden because it reaches people instantly, works on all phones, and is widely trusted for official communication.
Retailers
Stores in Stockholm send SMS promotions for seasonal sales and exclusive discounts to their loyalty program members.
Banks
Banks in Gothenburg notify customers about account updates and loan payment deadlines via SMS.
Healthcare providers
Clinics in Malmö use SMS to confirm medical appointments and share health tips with patients.
Sending to Sweden: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Sweden mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Sweden has 9 digits after the calling code +46. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 070-123 45 67, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +46 70 123 45 67. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Sweden use?
Swedish is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Sweden 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 Sweden?
Sweden changes clocks during the year: Stockholm is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Stockholm 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 Sweden cost?
Every segment to Sweden costs $0.01114. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
| 1,000 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| 5,000 | $55.70 | $111.40 |
| 10,000 | $111.40 | $222.80 |
| 50,000 | $557.00 | $1,114.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Sweden: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Sweden cost?
Each SMS segment to Sweden costs $0.01114. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $11.14, 10,000 cost $111.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 3,590 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Sweden phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Sweden has 9 digits after the calling code +46. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 070-123 45 67, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +46 70 123 45 67. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Sweden?
Swedish is written with letters that all belong to the GSM-7 alphabet, so a plain message to Sweden 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 Sweden?
Sweden changes clocks during the year: Stockholm is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Stockholm 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 work best for SMS in Sweden?
Swedish is the primary language, but English is also widely understood, especially in business and tourism contexts.
Are there peak seasons for sending SMS?
Yes, the holiday season in December sees increased activity, with businesses sending promotions and updates during this period.
Can one campaign include Sweden 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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