🇧🇯 SMS Destination Guide for Benin

Country dialing code: +229. We deliver to 6 mobile network operators within Benin, including MTN and Moov. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Benin with our guide below.

Price per SMS

17.25p ex VAT

Two-way support

Not available

Sender ID Types

  • Alphanumeric

    Your brand name as the sender

    After registration

    • 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

    Varies by network

    • Best for high-volume campaigns.

Sender ID registration is required by Benin's networks. We handle the paperwork, and our own KYC and Sender ID verification applies to every account on top for your safety and security.

Benin's mobile networks

One flat 17.25p rate covers every network we reach in Benin.

  • MTN Benin 8.4M subscribers
  • Moov 5.5M subscribers
  • Celtiis 1.6M subscribers

Plus 3 further networks, all at the same rate. We don't charge per-carrier fees, so you always know what you're paying.

Compliance in Benin

  • Sending times: MTN does not allow promotional traffic from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and full liability for any regulatory fine resulting from messages sent outside this window is borne by the sender.
  • Restricted content: Personal attacks · Malicious insinuations · Insulting or offensive language towards citizens, groups, associations or professional bodies · Defamation · Calls to disturb public order · Content contrary to modesty and good morals · Obscene, licentious or pornographic content · False information · Violations of privacy · Tobacco · Gambling · Political content · Abusive content · Electronic advertising · Direct prospecting
  • MTN applies strict rules to sender IDs approved for marketing use: any transactional SMS sent using a sender ID preregistered for marketing or promotional purposes is charged at one USD per SMS.

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

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