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title: "SMS to Ivory Coast for 28.15p - PureSMS"
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# SMS Destination Guide for Ivory Coast

Country dialing code: +225. We deliver to 5 mobile network operators within Ivory Coast, including Orange Cote dIvoire and MTN Cote dIvoire. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Ivory Coast with our guide below.

- **Price per SMS:** 28.15p 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) — 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 Ivory Coast'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.

## Ivory Coast's mobile networks

One flat 28.15p rate covers every network we reach in Ivory Coast.

- Orange Cote dIvoire — 18.2M subscribers
- MTN Cote dIvoire — 14M subscribers
- MOOV Cote dIvoire — 9.9M subscribers

Plus 2 further networks, all at the same rate. We don't charge per-carrier fees, so you always know what you're paying.

## Compliance in Ivory Coast

- **Sending times:** Promotional traffic may not be submitted from 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM, and any SMS sent outside this timeframe that results in a regulatory fine is the full liability of the sender.
- **Restricted content:** Sex · Hate · Alcohol · Firearms · Tobacco
- The operator MTN enforces strict rules on international sender IDs approved for marketing use.
- Any transactional SMS sent through a sender ID exclusively preregistered for marketing or promotional purposes is charged at one USD per SMS.
- Political content is allowed as sensitive content subject to prior review.
- Religious content, gambling and betting are allowed as sensitive content.
- Illegal substances content, including marijuana or cannabis, CBD or THC, prescription drugs and vaping, is allowed as sensitive content.
- Debt collection and forgiveness content, including third-party debt collection, debt consolidation, debt reduction and credit repair programs, is allowed as sensitive content.
- High-risk financial services content, including payday loans, short term high-interest loans, third-party auto loans, third-party mortgage loans, student loans and cryptocurrency, is allowed as sensitive 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

- [Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications (ARTCI)](http://artci.ci/)
- [Institut National de la Statistique (INS)](http://www.ins.ci/n/)

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