Send SMS to Germany online
Berlin's busy neighborhoods are home to bakeries, bike shops, and small tech firms. Businesses like dental clinics, driving schools, and event organizers rely on text messages to communicate with clients. They send reminders for appointments, updates on driving lessons, and confirmations for event bookings. Texts are straightforward, work on all devices, and are perfect for busy Germans and international visitors.
Germany
+49 · Western and Central Europe
Price per message
$0.01598
- For $40
- 2,503 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7
- 1,000 messages
- $15.98
- Example number
- +49 1512 3456789
What a bulk SMS campaign to Germany 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 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| 500 | $7.99 | $15.98 |
| 1,000 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| 5,000 | $79.90 | $159.80 |
| 10,000 | $159.80 | $319.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in Germany
Dental clinics
Clinics in Munich text patients to confirm appointments and remind them of upcoming check-ups.
Driving schools
Schools in Hamburg notify students about lesson times and test dates.
Event organizers
Organizers in Frankfurt send texts with event details and last-minute changes.
Bakeries
Bakeries in Cologne text customers when their special orders are ready for pickup.
Phone number format in Germany
A mobile number in Germany has 11 digits after +49. People write it locally with a 0 in front (01512 3456789); paste it like that with Germany as the default country, or as +49 1512 3456789, and the workspace treats both the same.
Alphabet and message length
Messages in German use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to Germany holds 160 characters in one segment and 153 in each part of a longer one. Curly quotes or an emoji pasted from another app switch it to Unicode (70 characters); the composer shows those characters and replaces quotes with plain ones in one click.
Main languages: German.
Best time to send to Germany
Clocks in Germany change for summer: Berlin 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 Germany
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Germany?
One message (one segment) to Germany costs $0.01598. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $15.98, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to Germany does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 2,503 single-segment messages to Germany, 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 Germany be?
Messages in German use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to Germany holds 160 characters in one segment and 153 in each part of a longer one. Curly quotes or an emoji pasted from another app switch it to Unicode (70 characters); the composer shows those characters and replaces quotes with plain ones in one click.
What number format do I use for Germany?
A mobile number in Germany has 11 digits after +49. People write it locally with a 0 in front (01512 3456789); paste it like that with Germany as the default country, or as +49 1512 3456789, and the workspace treats both the same.
How formal should my texts be?
Keep texts polite and professional. Germans appreciate clear and concise communication.
Are there holidays when I shouldn’t send texts?
Avoid sending texts on public holidays like Christmas Day and Easter Sunday, as people are often with family.
Ready to text Germany?
Create an account, paste your Germany numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 2,503 messages to Germany.