Pay-as-you-go SMS credits with no monthly fee

Buy a bundle of SMS credits, use them as you send and top up when your balance runs low. No subscription and no long-term contract.

How credits work

Each standard SMS of up to 160 characters uses one credit per recipient. Longer messages are split into parts and use one credit per part. Messages containing certain special characters or emoji use a different encoding with a shorter limit per part. The portal shows how many parts and credits a message will use before you send, so you can trim wording if needed and keep spending predictable.

No monthly fee, no contract

Plenty of SMS platforms charge a monthly subscription whether you send ten messages or ten thousand. Orbis SMS does not. Standard SMS sending carries no platform fee, so quieter months cost nothing beyond the credits you choose to buy. That suits seasonal businesses, community groups and growing companies that want messaging available without committing to a fixed cost. You stay in control of spending and can pause sending at any time without penalty.

Buying and tracking bundles

Choose a bundle size that matches your expected volume and buy it from the portal. Your balance updates and every purchase and use of credits is recorded in a clear ledger, so finance teams can see exactly what was bought and spent. Larger bundles bring a lower cost per message. If you send at high volume every month, talk to us about bespoke rates.

At a glance

  • No monthly platform fee
  • No long-term contract
  • Credit balance visible at all times
  • Clear ledger of purchases and usage
  • Lower cost per message on larger bundles
  • All core platform features included
See it in the portal

Buying a credit bundle in the portal

Orbis SMS · Pay-as-you-go Credits
Buying a credit bundle in the portal in the Orbis SMS portal
Put it to work

Use cases for pay-as-you-go credits

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Please check the terms shown when you purchase a bundle, as they set out how long credits remain valid. If you have a question about an existing balance, contact support@orbisdigital.co.uk and we will confirm the position on your account.
Every bundle gives you access to the full Orbis SMS portal: sending, campaigns, scheduling, contacts and groups, templates, sender ID requests, delivery information where available, reports and opt-out handling.
Current bundle sizes and prices are listed on our pricing page. For high monthly volumes, call 0330 223 7919 and we can discuss bespoke pricing and routing for your business. There is no obligation and no long-term contract involved.
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