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title: "SMS to Bahrain for 1.6p - PureSMS"
source: /destinations/bahrain
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# SMS Destination Guide for Bahrain

Country dialing code: +973. We deliver to 3 mobile network operators within Bahrain, including Batelco and Viva. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Bahrain with our guide below.

- **Price per SMS:** 1.6p 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 Bahrain. 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.

## Bahrain's mobile networks

One flat 1.6p rate covers every network we reach in Bahrain.

- Batelco — 550k subscribers
- Viva Bahrain — 444k subscribers
- Zain Bahrain — 320k subscribers

## Compliance in Bahrain

- **Opt-out:** No opt-out content is required for marketing SMS.
- **Sending times:** There is no messaging curfew or time restriction.
- **Restricted content:** Adult content · Alcohol and tobacco · Gambling · Medicines and drugs · Political content · Religious content

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

- [Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)](http://www.tra.org.bh/)

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