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title: "SMS to Iraq for 28.2p - PureSMS"
source: /destinations/iraq
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# SMS Destination Guide for Iraq

Country dialing code: +964. We deliver to 8 mobile network operators within Iraq, including Zain and Asia Cell. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Iraq with our guide below.

- **Price per SMS:** 28.2p 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) — Varies by network

- Best for high-volume campaigns.

Sender ID registration is not required in Iraq. 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.

## Iraq's mobile networks

One flat 28.2p rate covers every network we reach in Iraq.

- Zain Iraq — 8.7M subscribers
- Asia Cell — 7.4M subscribers
- Korek Telecom — 4M subscribers
- Mobitel Iraq — 610k subscribers
- Regional Telecom — 435k 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 Iraq

- **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
- Sender IDs must be alphanumeric and generic sender IDs are not allowed.
- SMS content must match the sender ID, for example sender ID Google with content "Your Google password is 12345".
- Zain Iraq will block all A2P SMS that does not comply with these guidelines.

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

- [The Commission of Media & Communications (CMC)](http://www.cmc.iq/)

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