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title: "SMS to Azerbaijan for 12.45p - PureSMS"
source: /destinations/azerbaijan
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# SMS Destination Guide for Azerbaijan

Country dialing code: +994. We deliver to 5 mobile network operators within Azerbaijan, including Azercell and Bakcell. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Azerbaijan with our guide below.

- **Price per SMS:** 12.45p ex VAT — one flat rate, no tiers, no minimums, pay as you go
- **Two-way support:** Not available

## Sender ID Types

### Alphanumeric (Your brand name as the sender) — Supported

- Your brand name as the sender, with no reply path.

### Long code (VMN / phone number) — Varies by network

- Needed for two-way messaging and replies.

### Short code (Five-digit sender) — Supported

- Best for high-volume campaigns.

Sender ID registration is not required in Azerbaijan. Instead, we approve all senders ourselves: PureSMS's own KYC and Sender ID verification applies to every account before a single message is sent for your safety and security.

## Azerbaijan's mobile networks

One flat 12.45p rate covers every network we reach in Azerbaijan.

- Azercell — 2.4M subscribers
- Bakcell — 2.2M subscribers
- Nar Mobile — 1.4M subscribers
- Naxtel — 521k subscribers
- Catel — 70k subscribers

## Compliance in Azerbaijan

- **Sending times:** Marketing campaigns are subject to a curfew from 22:00 to 08:00 local time (GMT+03:00).
- **Restricted content:** Adult content · Gambling · Promotion and broadcasting of alcohol · Promotion and broadcasting of cigarettes
- Alphanumeric sender IDs are recommended.
- Numeric sender IDs have been known to be blocked by the operators to avoid P2P traffic.

These rules are what we generally check against, however they may not be up-to-date. We'll always keep you informed of what is needed for each destination throughout any registration process.

### Regulators & industry bodies

- [Ministry of Communications and High Technologies (MINCOM)](http://mincom.gov.az/az/)
- [State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan](https://www.stat.gov.az/)

Start sending to Azerbaijan in minutes — create a free account at https://new.puresms.app (no card required).