Send SMS to the US Virgin Islands online
Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the US Virgin Islands, is home to a mix of small businesses like beachside cafes, souvenir shops, and charter boat services. They might text when a tour group is ready to depart, a reservation is confirmed, or a special event is happening. Short texts are ideal here because they reach everyone instantly, whether they're locals or tourists exploring the islands.
US Virgin Islands
+1 · Central America and Caribbean
Price per message
$0.00778
- For $40
- 5,141 SMS
- Alphabet
- GSM-7
- 1,000 messages
- $7.78
- Example number
- +1 340 642 1234
What a bulk SMS campaign to the US Virgin Islands 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 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| 500 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| 1,000 | $7.78 | $15.56 |
| 5,000 | $38.90 | $77.80 |
| 10,000 | $77.80 | $155.60 |
Who sends text messages to customers in the US Virgin Islands
Tour operators
They text visitors in St. Thomas about departure times for snorkeling trips or sunset cruises.
Restaurants
They notify diners in Charlotte Amalie when their table is ready or a special dish is available.
Schools
They alert parents in St. Croix about early dismissals or school events.
Boat charters
They update guests in St. John about weather conditions or trip schedules.
Phone number format in US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands is part of the North American plan: +1, a three-digit area code and seven digits, such as +1 340 642 1234. The workspace reads the area code (340 in this example) to charge the the US Virgin Islands price, so keep all eleven digits in your list.
Alphabet and message length
Messages in English use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to the US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands stays on UTC-4 all year, so 10:00 in St Thomas is always 14:00 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 the US Virgin Islands
How much does it cost to send an SMS to the US Virgin Islands?
One message (one segment) to the US Virgin Islands costs $0.00778. A campaign to 1,000 people with a short text costs $7.78, and a two-segment text costs twice that. Failed messages are refunded to your credit.
How many messages to the US Virgin Islands does a $40 top-up send?
$40 sends 5,141 single-segment messages to the US Virgin Islands, 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 the US Virgin Islands be?
Messages in English use the plain GSM-7 alphabet, so a text to the US Virgin Islands 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 the US Virgin Islands?
The US Virgin Islands is part of the North American plan: +1, a three-digit area code and seven digits, such as +1 340 642 1234. The workspace reads the area code (340 in this example) to charge the the US Virgin Islands price, so keep all eleven digits in your list.
Should I use English or Spanish in my texts?
English is widely understood, but including Spanish can help reach a broader audience, especially during tourist seasons.
When is the best time to send texts?
Morning or early afternoon works well, as many people are out exploring or relaxing by the beach later in the day.
Ready to text the US Virgin Islands?
Create an account, paste your US Virgin Islands numbers and see the exact total before you send. Top up from $40: that is 5,141 messages to the US Virgin Islands.