Send SMS to Ghana online
Accra, Ghana's capital, is a hub of activity with busy markets, small tech startups, and family-run eateries. Schools, clinics, and delivery services here often send text messages to keep their customers informed. They might text when a package is out for delivery, a doctor's appointment is confirmed, or a school event is postponed. Short texts work well because they reach everyone instantly, even those without smartphones or internet access.
Ghana
+233 · West Africa
Price per message
$0.01498
- For $40
- 2,670 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7
- 1,000 messages
- $14.98
- Example number
- +233 23 123 4567
What a bulk SMS campaign to Ghana 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 Ghana
Market traders
Market traders in Kumasi text customers when fresh produce arrives or special discounts are available.
Private clinics
Clinics in Accra send reminders for vaccination dates or lab test results.
Delivery services
Couriers in Tamale notify customers when their package is ready for pickup.
Schools
Schools in Cape Coast text parents about parent-teacher meetings or exam schedules.
Phone number format in Ghana
A mobile number in Ghana has 9 digits after +233. People write it locally with a 0 in front (023 123 4567); paste it like that with Ghana as the default country, or as +233 23 123 4567, and the workspace treats both the same.
Alphabet and message length
Messages in English use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to Ghana 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: English.
Best time to send to Ghana
Ghana stays on UTC+0 all year, so 10:00 in Accra is always 10:00 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 Ghana
How much does it cost to send an SMS to Ghana?
One message (one segment) to Ghana 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 Ghana does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 2,670 single-segment messages to Ghana, 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 Ghana be?
Messages in English use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to Ghana 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 Ghana?
A mobile number in Ghana has 9 digits after +233. People write it locally with a 0 in front (023 123 4567); paste it like that with Ghana as the default country, or as +233 23 123 4567, and the workspace treats both the same.
What language should I use for texts in Ghana?
English is widely understood and works well for most audiences. For local markets, Twi or Ga can be more personal.
Are there times when people prefer not to receive texts?
Avoid sending texts late at night or during major holidays like Independence Day, as people may be busy with celebrations.
Ready to text Ghana?
Create an account, paste your Ghana numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 2,670 messages to Ghana.