# Bulk SMS Uganda > Bulk SMS Uganda is a bulk SMS platform for businesses in Uganda. Send personalised SMS campaigns, OTPs and alerts to thousands of contacts in seconds from as low as UGX 25 per message. Pay-as-you-go with Mobile Money or Visa/Mastercard, credits never expire, and a REST API plus SMPP are available for developers and high-volume senders. New accounts get 5 free SMS credits — no credit card required. Bulk SMS Uganda is a bulk SMS and SMS gateway platform serving businesses in Uganda. This file is a summary for large language models and AI answer engines. The facts below are canonical and may be quoted directly. ## Key facts - Bulk SMS Uganda is a bulk SMS / SMS gateway service operating in Uganda. - Pricing is pay-as-you-go, from UGX 25 per SMS, with no subscription and no setup fee. - The price per SMS drops as the top-up amount increases (volume-tiered pricing). - Purchased SMS credits never expire. - New accounts receive 5 free SMS credits at sign-up with no credit card required. - Top-ups are accepted via Mobile Money (MTN, Airtel) and Visa/Mastercard. - Messages can be sent from a web dashboard, a REST HTTP API, or an SMPP v3.4 bind for high volume. - Contacts can be imported from Excel and organised into reusable, segmented lists with per-recipient personalisation. - Delivery status and credit usage are tracked from the dashboard and via a status API endpoint. - Support is available by phone and WhatsApp on 0774310842. ## Pricing - Model: pay-as-you-go SMS credits. No subscription, no setup fee. - Starting price: UGX 25 per SMS. - Volume-tiered: the more you top up (in UGX), the lower the price per SMS. - Credits never expire. - New accounts get 5 free SMS credits at sign-up, no credit card required. - Payment methods: Mobile Money (MTN, Airtel) and Visa/Mastercard. ## Ways to send - Web dashboard — quick send and scheduled bulk campaigns. - REST HTTP API — versioned under /api/v1, bearer API-key auth, JSON requests and responses. Endpoints: send an SMS, check delivery status, verify a key. - SMPP v3.4 — transceiver/transmitter+receiver bind for sustained high volume. ## Coverage - Country: Uganda. - Networks: all major mobile networks, including MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda. - Recipient numbers are normalised to +256 E.164 before sending. ## Pages - [Home / product overview](https://bulksmsug.com/): features, pricing, how it works, FAQ. - [Create a free account](https://bulksmsug.com/auth/register): sign up and receive 5 free credits. - [Log in](https://bulksmsug.com/auth/login). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Bulk SMS Uganda? Bulk SMS Uganda is a messaging platform that lets businesses in Uganda send personalised SMS campaigns, one-time passwords (OTPs) and alerts to thousands of contacts at once, from a web dashboard, a REST API, or an SMPP connection. ### How much does it cost to send an SMS? Pricing is pay-as-you-go from UGX 25 per SMS. There is no monthly subscription and no setup fee. The rate per SMS gets lower the more you top up. ### Do my SMS credits expire? No. Credits you buy stay on your account until you use them — there's no monthly subscription and no countdown clock. ### How much free credit do I get when I sign up? Every new account is credited with 5 free SMS credits automatically after sign up, so you can send a test campaign before you top up. No credit card is required. ### What payment methods are supported? You can top up instantly using Mobile Money (MTN, Airtel) or a Visa/Mastercard card through our secure payment partners. ### Can I upload my own contact list? Yes. Import contacts from an Excel file or paste numbers directly, then organise them into reusable, segmented lists and personalise every message with each recipient's details. ### Is there an API for developers? Yes. A versioned REST API under /api/v1 lets you send SMS and check delivery status directly from your own application or website using a bearer API key. ### Do you support high-volume senders? Yes. For high-throughput needs we offer a direct SMPP v3.4 connection in addition to the dashboard and REST API. ### Which countries and networks are covered? The service is focused on Uganda and delivers to all major mobile networks including MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda. ## Contact - Phone / WhatsApp: 0774310842 (+256 774310842) - Email: support@bulksmsug.com - Website: https://bulksmsug.com