What are short codes?
A short code is a short virtual number that is usually 5 or 6 digits long. They are typically used to send bulk application to person (A2P) SMS messages for the purposes of Marketing, 2FA, and notifications.
Dedicated
Dedicated short codes are provisioned solely for one customer, you have dedicated access to that short code in that country.
Dedicated short codes usually allow 2-way SMS. You can send and receive SMS with a dedicated short code.
Shared
Shared short codes are provisioned for multiple customers. Shared short codes do not allow 2-way SMS. They are for outbound SMS only.
Which countries does Nexmo have short codes in?
Nexmo has short codes in the following countries:
*Shared short codes do not allow 2-way SMS, they are for outbound SMS only
| Country | International Reach | Shared/ Dedicated | Lead Times | Availability | Notes |
| Canada | No | Dedicated | 6-8 weeks | On Request Only | |
| Canada | No | Shared* | 3-5 business days | On Request Only | |
| France | No | Dedicated | 8-10 weeks | On Request Only | Available on a case by case basis. Minimum commitments apply. Contact Sales/Support for more info. |
| Japan | No | Dedicated | 8-10 weeks | On Request Only | Available on a case by case basis. Minimum commitments apply. Contact Sales/Support for more info. |
| Malaysia | No | Dedicated | 3 months | On Request Only | Available on a case by case basis. Minimum commitments apply. Contact Sales/Support for more info. |
| New Zealand | No | Dedicated | 6-9 weeks | On Request Only | Available on a case by case basis. Minimum commitments apply. Contact Sales/Support for more info. |
| Pakistan | No | Dedicated | 8-12 weeks | On Request only | Available on a case by case basis. Minimum commitments apply. Contact Sales/Support for more info. |
| United States | No | Dedicated | 8-12 weeks | On Request Only |
