Bulk SMS to Switzerland
Send bulk SMS online to Switzerland from your browser or the API for $0.00904 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 Switzerland
Who sends bulk SMS to Switzerland?
Switzerland, a landlocked country in Central Europe, is known for its financial services sector and precision manufacturing, with Zurich and Geneva as major economic hubs. Banks, insurance companies, and luxury watch retailers frequently send bulk SMS to their customers. These messages often include account updates, appointment reminders, and exclusive offers. Text messages are effective in Switzerland as they reach people directly on their phones, regardless of the device or app they use.
Banks
Banks in Zurich send SMS alerts for account transactions and fraud warnings to keep customers informed.
Insurance companies
Insurance firms in Geneva notify clients about policy renewals and claim updates via SMS.
Luxury retailers
Luxury watch stores in Lucerne send SMS invitations to private sales and new collection launches.
Healthcare providers
Clinics in Bern use SMS to remind patients of upcoming appointments and vaccination schedules.
Sending to Switzerland: numbers, alphabet and timing
Number format
How do Switzerland mobile numbers look?
A typical mobile number in Switzerland has 9 digits after the calling code +41. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 078 123 45 67, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +41 78 123 45 67. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
Alphabet
Which alphabet do messages to Switzerland use?
Most people in Switzerland read French. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but â, ê, î, ô, û, ç, ë and ï 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 Switzerland?
Switzerland changes clocks during the year: Zurich is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Zurich 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 Switzerland cost?
Every segment to Switzerland costs $0.00904. A longer message is charged per segment, and the composer shows the segment count as you write.
| Messages | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $0.90 | $1.81 |
| 1,000 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| 5,000 | $45.20 | $90.40 |
| 10,000 | $90.40 | $180.80 |
| 50,000 | $452.00 | $904.00 |
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Questions
Bulk SMS to Switzerland: questions and answers
How much does bulk SMS to Switzerland cost?
Each SMS segment to Switzerland costs $0.00904. 1,000 single-segment messages cost $9.04, 10,000 cost $90.40, and a $40 top-up covers about 4,424 messages. Messages that cannot be delivered are refunded to your balance.
How do I format Switzerland phone numbers for a bulk SMS list?
A typical mobile number in Switzerland has 9 digits after the calling code +41. At home people write it with a leading 0, as in 078 123 45 67, and that 0 is dropped in the international form: +41 78 123 45 67. Spaces, dots, dashes and brackets in your list are removed automatically.
How many characters fit in one SMS to Switzerland?
Most people in Switzerland read French. Plain text fits 160 characters per SMS in GSM-7, but â, ê, î, ô, û, ç, ë and ï 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 Switzerland?
Switzerland changes clocks during the year: Zurich is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July. In January, 10:00 in Zurich 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 Switzerland?
Messages should be in German, French, or Italian, depending on the region. English is also widely understood in business contexts.
Are there public holidays to avoid sending SMS?
Yes, avoid sending SMS on major holidays like Swiss National Day on August 1st and Christmas Day, as many people are offline.
Can one campaign include Switzerland 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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