Meaning of bulk SMS Sender ID
This article will tell you the meaning of bulk SMS Sender ID. It is a function on the bulk SMS messaging platforms that let you put your name, organization’s name, subject as the sender of an SMS message to recipients.
Sender ID gives the bulk SMS message an identity. Sender IDs are maximum of 11 character numbers. At the end of this article, you should have a great knowledge of the meaning of bulk SMS sender ID.
There are majorly three types of bulk SMS Sender IDs
- Alphanumeric: This is a combination of numbers and alphabets e.g. School8965
- Alpha: This is purely alphabets, words, or acronyms e.g. School, Shop, Boutique
- Numeric: This is purely numbers e.g. 08062145589, 78909309
Alphanumeric and numeric Sender IDs have been having difficulties because of spamming and scammers issues. We recommend you use Alpha sender ID or Alpha sender ID that are generic. Read our bulk SMS messaging guidelines click
Alpha bulk SMS Sender ID

Alpha bulk SMS Sender ID (Generic)

Alphanumeric bulk SMS Sender ID

Numeric bulk SMS Sender ID

Best practices for bulk SMS Sender ID
- Do not use alphanumeric, numeric or phone numbers as Sender IDs.
- Use words or acronyms as Sender IDs
- You can use generic sender IDs and begin the body of the message with your name, organization’s name or subject.
- Ensure your sender ID is whitelisted or registered by us.
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