Monetize content, goods and services by enabling customers to pay with a simple SMS.
What is Premium SMS and how does it work?
Premium SMS is one of the simplest and most widely available payment methods, because all it takes is to send and receive an SMS message – a feature supported by every mobile phone. Customers send a text message to a premium-rated SMS short code, after which the purchase amount is charged to their mobile phone bill.
Single API Connection
Access all markets from a single Premium SMS API.
PSD2 Compliant
Accept SMS payments for physical goods in the EU.
Global Coverage
Launch Premium SMS payments globally.
The benefits of Premium SMS
- Global reach - billions of people use a mobile phone to send and receive SMS messages, meaning they can pay by SMS just as easily
- Available for both one-time purchases and subscriptions
- Higher conversion rates compared to credit cards - no long form fills needed
- Fast and easy activation with a dedicated SMS short code
Use cases for Premium SMS
In-App Payments
Enable mobile app users to pay for in-app content using SMS messages.
Which market are you interested in?
See which countries support mobile payments.
FAQ about Premium SMS
What is a Premium SMS number?
A Premium SMS number, also called an SMS short code or short number, is a short digit sequence (3-7 digits) used to charge Premium SMS payments. They are shorter than a regular telephone number and therefore easy to remember. Premium SMS numbers are pre-approved by mobile carriers. After end users send an SMS message to this number, they are charged a certain amount to their mobile phone bill (can be one-time or subscription-based).
How is Premium SMS different from Direct Carrier Billing?
The difference is that in a Premium SMS flow users can complete payments by sending an SMS message to a short code. After that, the price amount will be charged to their mobile operator bill. In a Direct Carrier Billing flow, payments are completed over mobile internet or WiFi.
What does MO and MT billing mean in a Premium SMS flow?
Mobile Originated (MO) SMS is a text message which end users send from their mobile phone. For example, an MO SMS would be “DESSERT” - a keyword which a customer sends to a short code number. MO billing refers to the charge that is made when the user sends SMS message to a service provider. On the other hand, Mobile Terminated (MT) billing refers to the charge that is made when the user receives an MT SMS message from a service provider.
Can Premium SMS payments be integrated to an existing application via API?
Yes, as an authorized customer you can connect to our Premium SMS Gateway system via HTTP API. You can see the full API documentation here.
What do I need to launch Premium SMS payments?
Feel free to contact us and provide info about the content or services you would like to launch, which type of billing you are interested in (one-time purchases, or subscriptions) and which countries are you interested in.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES WITH PREMIUM SMS
Why choose us as your Premium SMS payment provider?
Our goal is to make sure you get the most complete Premium SMS service on the market. By choosing us, you get unbeatable technical support backed by over two decades of industry experience, with deep knowledge of local markets and regulations acquired over the years.
