Bulk SMS · +86

Send bulk SMS to China

Bulk SMS to China costs $0.00609 per message segment, with no monthly fee. China, with Beijing and Shanghai as major hubs, relies heavily on SMS in e-commerce, logistics, and banking. SMS is a trusted channel due to its simplicity and wide reach. Businesses use SMS for order confirmations and security alerts.

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China

$0.00609

per SMS segment

+86 555 0100

Text Message · Today 10:30

Hello, your order is ready for collection today until 19:00. Thank you for shopping with us.

Calling code: +86
Per message: $0.00609
$40 sends: 6,568 SMS
Region: East and Southeast Asia

Cost

How much does bulk SMS to China cost?

The rate is fixed per segment and the same for every mobile number in China. Here is what common campaign sizes cost with a one-segment message, and with a longer two-segment message.

Bulk SMS cost to China by campaign size
Recipients	1 segment	2 segments
100	$0.61	$1.22
1,000	$6.09	$12.18
5,000	$30.45	$60.90
10,000	$60.90	$121.80
50,000	$304.50	$609.00

Number format

How do I write China numbers for a bulk SMS list?

Write numbers for China in international format: the calling code +86 first, then the national number. If people in China dial a domestic trunk prefix such as 0 at the start, leave it out after the calling code. A number written this way looks like +86 131 0000 0000. Spaces and dashes are fine; the console removes them when it reads your list.

Language

Which alphabet do recipients in China read?

Most recipients in China read Mandarin Chinese. Text written in Chinese characters is sent in UCS-2, so one SMS segment holds 70 characters (67 per part when split), and a 140-character message costs two segments. Messages in English or other plain Latin text fit 160 characters per segment.

Timing

When is the best time to send SMS to China?

China spans 2 time offsets, from UTC+6 to UTC+8 in January, so one send lands at different local hours across the country; splitting a large list by region and scheduling each part keeps every message in local daytime. Local 9:00 to 20:00 in Shanghai is 01:00 to 12:00 UTC in January. The scheduler uses the time zone of your own browser, so convert the local hour you want before you pick it.

Country: China
Calling code: +86
Region: East and Southeast Asia
Rate per segment: $0.00609
1,000 SMS: $6.09
$100 sends: 16,420 SMS
Segment size: 160 GSM-7 or 70 UCS-2 characters
Failed messages: Refunded automatically
Prices checked: 2026-11-07

What businesses send to China

E-commerce notifications for order updates
Logistics alerts for delivery tracking
Banking reminders for transaction confirmations

Top-ups

How many messages does a top-up send to China?

Top up from $40. The counts below use the China rate and include the first top-up bonus.

$40
+10% first top-up
$44.00 balance
7,224 SMS to CN
$100
+20% first top-up
$120.00 balance
19,704 SMS to CN
$200
+25% first top-up
$250.00 balance
41,050 SMS to CN
$300
+30% first top-up
$390.00 balance
64,039 SMS to CN
$500
+35% first top-up
$675.00 balance
110,837 SMS to CN
$1,000
+40% first top-up
$1,400.00 balance
229,885 SMS to CN

Questions

Bulk SMS to China: questions and answers

How much does it cost to send bulk SMS to China?

Each SMS segment to China costs $0.00609. A one-segment message to 1,000 recipients costs $6.09 and to 10,000 recipients $60.90. There is no monthly fee or setup cost.

How many SMS can I send to China with $100?

$100 of balance sends 16,420 one-segment messages to China, and the minimum top-up of $40 sends 6,568. Messages of two segments use the balance twice as fast.

Which alphabet should SMS to China use?

Can I use English for SMS in China?

Mandarin Chinese is preferred, but English may be used in international business contexts.

Can I schedule an SMS campaign to China?

Yes. Pick a date and time from 5 minutes to 60 days ahead in the console, or send a schedule time through the API. Times are entered in your own time zone and stored in UTC, and a scheduled campaign can be canceled for a full refund before it starts.

What happens if a message to China fails?

The failed message is refunded to your balance automatically, and its delivery report shows the reason. You only pay for messages that reach the network.

East and Southeast Asia

Other countries in East and Southeast Asia

All countries in East and Southeast Asia

Send your first campaign to China

Create an account, top up from $40 and reach mobile numbers across China at $0.00609 per message.

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