Send SMS to Albania online
Tirana, the capital of Albania, is known for its small businesses like cafes, repair shops, and local markets. Schools, clinics, and driving schools use text messages to keep parents, patients, and students informed. They notify when a repair is complete, remind parents of school events, or confirm driving lessons. Texts are ideal here because they work on all phones, even basic ones, and are read quickly.
Albania
+355 · Southern Europe and Balkans
Price per message
$0.01498
- For $40
- 2,670 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7 or Unicode
- 1,000 messages
- $14.98
- Example number
- +355 67 212 3456
What a bulk SMS campaign to Albania costs
Need a different count? The pricing calculator works it out for any number of messages, and the workspace shows the exact total for your own list, including names merged into the text.
| Recipients | 1 segment | 2 segments |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| 500 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| 1,000 | $14.98 | $29.96 |
| 5,000 | $74.90 | $149.80 |
| 10,000 | $149.80 | $299.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Albania
Repair shops
Repair shops in Tirana text customers when their appliances or vehicles are ready.
Clinics
Clinics in Durrës send appointment reminders and health tips via text.
Schools
Schools in Shkodër notify parents about school events and exam schedules.
Driving schools
Driving schools in Vlorë text students about test schedules and practice sessions.
Phone number format in Albania
A mobile number in Albania has 9 digits after +355. People write it locally with a 0 in front (067 212 3456); paste it like that with Albania as the default country, or as +355 67 212 3456, and the workspace treats both the same.
Alphabet and message length
Texts in Albanian stay at 160 characters per segment until they use ë and ç. Those letters are not in GSM-7, so the message becomes Unicode with 70 characters per segment (67 per part). Short reminders written without them stay in one segment, and the composer names each letter that changed the count.
Main languages: Albanian.
Best time to send to Albania
Clocks in Albania change for summer: Tirane is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July, so 10:00 there is 09:00 UTC in winter and 08:00 UTC in summer. Pick the local time in the scheduler and check the UTC line under it before you confirm.
Your business
Text Message · Today 09:30
Hi Lee, your order is ready. Collect it today from 2 pm at the front desk.
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Questions about texting Albania
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Albania?
One message (one segment) to Albania costs $0.01498. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $14.98, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Albania does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 2,670 single-segment messages to Albania, and more with the bonus on your first top-up. Credit has no expiry date, so what you do not use stays in your account.
How long can a text to Albania be?
Texts in Albanian stay at 160 characters per segment until they use ë and ç. Those letters are not in GSM-7, so the message becomes Unicode with 70 characters per segment (67 per part). Short reminders written without them stay in one segment, and the composer names each letter that changed the count.
What number format do I use for Albania?
A mobile number in Albania has 9 digits after +355. People write it locally with a 0 in front (067 212 3456); paste it like that with Albania as the default country, or as +355 67 212 3456, and the workspace treats both the same.
Should I send texts in Albanian or English?
Albanian is the official language and widely spoken. Use English for tourists or expats if needed.
Are there busy seasons for texting?
Texts are especially useful during school terms and summer tourism. Avoid sending during major holidays like Independence Day.
Ready to text Albania?
Create an account, paste your Albania numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 2,670 messages to Albania.