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 shortcode 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:
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Country |
Shared/ Dedicated |
Lead Times |
Available Through |
Set up Fee |
Monthly rental fee |
Notes |
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Canada |
No |
Dedicated |
6-8 weeks |
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Canada |
No |
Shared* |
3-5 business days |
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France |
No |
Dedicated |
8-10 weeks |
On Request Only |
€1630 |
€1600 |
Minimum commitments apply. Contact Sales/Support for more info. |
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Japan |
No |
Dedicated |
8-10 weeks |
Upon request |
€1400 |
€1400 |
Available on a case by case basis. Minimum commitments apply. Contact Sales/Support for more info. |
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Mexico |
No |
Dedicated |
8-10 weeks |
Upon request |
€1370 |
€1507 |
Available on a case by case basis. Minimum commitments apply. Contact Sales/Support for more info. |
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New Zealand |
No |
Dedicated |
2-4 weeks |
Upon request |
€0 |
€262 |
Available on a case by case basis. Minimum commitments apply. Contact Sales/Support for more info. |
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United States |
No |
Dedicated |
4-6 weeks |
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United States |
No |
Shared* |
3-5 business days |
Use US Shared Shortcode API to send messages using the US shared short codes |
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UAE |
No |
Dedicated |
4-6 weeks |
€539 |
€539 |
Available on a case by case basis. Minimum commitments apply. Contact Sales/Support for more info. |
*Shared short codes do not allow 2-way SMS, they are for outbound SMS only