Send SMS to Colombia online
Bogotá's busy streets are lined with small shops, family-run cafes, and independent repair services. Local businesses like delivery companies, private clinics, and language schools use text messages to keep customers informed. They send alerts when a package is out for delivery, a doctor's appointment is confirmed, or a class schedule changes. Short texts work well here because everyone has a phone, and messages are read quickly, even in areas with limited internet access.
Colombia
+57 · South America
Price per message
$0.00458
- For $40
- 8,733 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7 or Unicode
- 1,000 messages
- $4.58
- Example number
- +57 321 1234567
What a bulk SMS campaign to Colombia 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 | $0.46 | $0.92 |
| 500 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| 1,000 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| 5,000 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| 10,000 | $45.80 | $91.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Colombia
Delivery services
They text customers in Medellín when their order is on the way, often including the driver's name and estimated arrival time.
Private clinics
Clinics in Cartagena send reminders for upcoming appointments and lab results, helping patients stay on track.
Language schools
Schools in Cali notify students about class cancellations or new course schedules via text.
Event organizers
They text attendees in Bogotá with details about concert times, venue changes, or ticket confirmations.
Phone number format in Colombia
A mobile number in Colombia has 10 digits after +57 and no leading 0, so 321 1234567 becomes +57 321 1234567 in international format. With Colombia as the default country you can paste the local form.
Alphabet and message length
Texts in Spanish stay at 160 characters per segment until they use á, í, ó and ú. 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: Spanish.
Best time to send to Colombia
Colombia stays on UTC-5 all year, so 10:00 in Bogota is always 15:00 UTC. The scheduler takes your own time zone and shows the same moment in UTC, which makes a 10:00 local send easy to set from anywhere.
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 Colombia
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Colombia?
One message (one segment) to Colombia costs $0.00458. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $4.58, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Colombia does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 8,733 single-segment messages to Colombia, 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 Colombia be?
Texts in Spanish stay at 160 characters per segment until they use á, í, ó and ú. 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 Colombia?
A mobile number in Colombia has 10 digits after +57 and no leading 0, so 321 1234567 becomes +57 321 1234567 in international format. With Colombia as the default country you can paste the local form.
Should I send texts in Spanish or English?
Spanish is the best choice for most audiences in Colombia. Use simple, clear language to make sure everyone understands.
Are there times when people prefer not to receive texts?
Avoid sending texts late at night or during major holidays like Christmas or Semana Santa, when families are busy.
Ready to text Colombia?
Create an account, paste your Colombia numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 8,733 messages to Colombia.