🇳🇱 SMS Destination Guide for Netherlands

Country dialing code: +31. We deliver to 14 mobile network operators within Netherlands, including KPN and Vodafone. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Netherlands with our guide below.

Price per SMS

6.45p ex VAT

Two-way support

Coming soon

Sender ID Types

  • Alphanumeric

    Your brand name as the sender

    Supported

    • Not overwritten. Messages arrive under your brand name exactly as you send it.
    • Send from your brand, with a different sender name per message if you like.
    • Unregistered senders still deliver.
    • Generic sender names (“Alert”, “Info”…) are not permitted.

  • Long code

    VMN / phone number

    Supported

    • Numeric sender IDs are supported, LVNs may also be offered.
    • 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 Netherlands. 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.

Netherlands's mobile networks

One flat 6.45p rate covers every network we reach in Netherlands.

  • KPN 6.4M subscribers
  • Vodafone Netherlands 3.8M subscribers
  • Odido 2.8M subscribers
  • Enreach B.V. 2k subscribers

Plus 10 further networks, all at the same rate. We don't charge per-carrier fees, so you always know what you're paying.

Compliance in Netherlands

  • Opt-in: Yes, recipients must have agreed to hear from you
  • Opt-out: Varies
  • Restricted content: Gambling · P2p traffic · Political · Religious · Unsolicited promotional

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

Guidance last reviewed 2026-08-01.

Frequently asked

Can I use my brand name as the sender ID in Netherlands?

Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported in Netherlands — you can send from your brand name without registering it first.

Can I use a phone number as the sender in Netherlands?

Yes, numeric long code senders are supported.

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