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title: "SMS to Malawi for 20p - PureSMS"
source: /destinations/malawi
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# SMS Destination Guide for Malawi

Country dialing code: +265. We deliver to 3 mobile network operators within Malawi, including Bharti Airtel and Telekom Networks. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Malawi with our guide below.

- **Price per SMS:** 20p 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 Malawi. 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.

## Malawi's mobile networks

One flat 20p rate covers every network we reach in Malawi.

- Bharti Airtel Malawi — 3.3M subscribers
- Telekom Networks — 3M subscribers
- Access — 50k subscribers

## Compliance in Malawi

- **Restricted content:** Political content · Sex · Hate · Alcohol · Firearms · Tobacco · Illegal substances (marijuana/cannabis, CBD/THC, prescription drugs, vaping)
- Religious, gambling, betting, sport event, payday loan and short term high-interest loan content is allowed as sensitive content.
- Third-party lead generation, high-risk financial services (third-party auto loans, third-party mortgage loans, student loans, cryptocurrency) and debt collection and forgiveness content (third-party debt collection, debt consolidation, debt reduction, credit repair programs) is allowed as sensitive content subject to prior review.

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.

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