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Cost of texting Mobile Short Code
It is widely known how much it costs to call 1800 phone numbers or 1850 phone numbers in Ireland but what is not well known is the cost to texts a mobile short code.
It is all based on the first two digits of the 5-digit short code.
| Range | Category | Price (€) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50000 - 50998 | Free Text Rate | Free of Charge | ||
| 51000 - 51998 | Standard Rate | not exceeding €0.16, vat inc | ||
| 52000 - 52998 | Reserved Standard Rate | |||
| 53000 - 53998 | Basic Premium | not exceeding €0.80, vat inc | ||
| 54000 - 54998 | Reserved Premium | |||
| 57000 - 57998 | High Premium | €0.80 of above, vat inc | ||
| 58000 - 58998 | Reserved Adult (General) | Variable Price | ||
| 59000 - 59998 | Adult (Sexual Nature) | Variable Price |
Premium Rate Text Messaging Short Codes are those in the ranges 53XXX to 59XXX
So, if you are wondering whether you will be charged for sending a text to 50015, no need to worry. As you can see from above it won't cost you anything to send a text to a mobile short code that ranges from 50000 to 50998
If you send a text to a Standard Rate short code, e.g. 51444 then you will be charged standard rate based on how much your operator charges you. If you have an unlimited plan then essentialy it is free to text.
Actually, you will be charged a regular text rate for sending a text to premium rate short codes. But when you receive a reply from that short code then you will be billed the premium rate. So, if you receive two texts from a premium rate short code that costs €2.50 then you will be charged €5.00 (€2.50 x 2).