Transactional SMS Service India

Send critical business communications 24/7 with guaranteed delivery. OTP, alerts, confirmations, and notifications delivered instantly to all customers including DND numbers. TRAI compliant starting at ₹0.10/SMS.

Enterprise-Grade Transactional SMS Features

Built for mission-critical business communications

24/7 Delivery

Send transactional messages anytime without DND restrictions or time limitations as per TRAI guidelines

Instant Delivery

Priority routing ensures transactional SMS are delivered within 2-5 seconds across all Indian networks

High Priority Routing

Transactional messages get highest delivery priority over promotional SMS for critical business communications

Secure & Reliable

End-to-end encryption and secure delivery for sensitive information like OTP and financial alerts

Universal Reach

Reach all mobile numbers including DND-registered numbers for service-related communications

Real-time Reports

Instant delivery reports and analytics for monitoring transactional message performance

Transactional SMS Message Types

Choose the right message type for your business needs

OTP & Verification

Secure one-time passwords and verification codes for authentication and security

Common Examples:

Login OTP codes
Payment verification
Registration confirmations
Password reset codes

Key Features:

Instant delivery within 5 seconds
High-priority routing
Delivery confirmation
Retry mechanisms

Transaction Alerts

Real-time notifications for financial transactions, payments, and account activities

Common Examples:

Payment confirmations
Account debits/credits
Transaction receipts
Balance updates

Key Features:

Immediate delivery
Secure transmission
Regulatory compliance
Detailed reporting

Service Notifications

Important service-related updates, alerts, and system notifications for customers

Common Examples:

Order confirmations
Delivery updates
Appointment reminders
Service alerts

Key Features:

24/7 availability
No DND restrictions
Priority delivery
Multi-language support

Emergency Alerts

Critical emergency notifications and urgent communications for immediate customer attention

Common Examples:

Security alerts
System outages
Emergency notifications
Critical updates

Key Features:

Highest priority routing
Instant delivery
Redundant pathways
Delivery guarantees

Transactional SMS Across Industries

Critical communications for every business sector

Banking & Financial Services

Critical financial communications and security alerts for banking customers

Volume: 50M+ transactional SMS/month
Delivery: Average 2-3 seconds

Common Use Cases:

Transaction OTP for secure payments and transfers
Real-time transaction alerts and confirmations
Account balance updates and statements
Credit card and loan payment reminders
Fraud detection and security alerts
Account login notifications and security codes
Investment transaction confirmations
Insurance policy updates and renewals

E-commerce & Retail

Order management and customer service communications for online businesses

Volume: 30M+ transactional SMS/month
Delivery: Average 3-5 seconds

Common Use Cases:

Order confirmation and receipt messages
Shipping and delivery status updates
Payment confirmation and invoice details
Return and refund status notifications
Account registration and verification
Password reset and security codes
Inventory restock notifications
Customer service ticket updates

Healthcare & Pharma

Patient care and medical service communications for healthcare providers

Volume: 15M+ transactional SMS/month
Delivery: Average 2-4 seconds

Common Use Cases:

Appointment confirmation and reminders
Prescription ready notifications
Test result availability alerts
Medicine refill reminders
Emergency medical alerts
Patient registration confirmations
Telemedicine appointment codes
Health insurance claim updates

Education & EdTech

Student and parent communications for educational institutions

Volume: 20M+ transactional SMS/month
Delivery: Average 3-5 seconds

Common Use Cases:

Admission confirmation and enrollment
Exam schedule and result notifications
Fee payment confirmations and receipts
Class schedule changes and updates
Library book issue/return alerts
Student attendance notifications
Online learning platform access codes
Parent-teacher meeting confirmations

TRAI Compliance for Transactional SMS

We ensure full regulatory compliance for your transactional communications

TRAI Transactional Guidelines

  • Messages must be service-related and non-promotional in nature
  • Can be sent 24/7 without time restrictions
  • Allowed to DND-registered numbers for service communications
  • Must use registered transactional sender IDs
  • Content should be factual and service-oriented
  • No marketing or promotional content allowed

DLT Registration Requirements

  • Entity registration with all telecom operators
  • Transactional template registration and approval
  • Sender ID registration for transactional use
  • Content template compliance verification
  • Regular compliance audits and monitoring
  • Automatic DLT validation before delivery

Quick Integration for Transactional SMS

Start sending critical business messages with simple API calls

cURL Example - Send Transactional SMS
curl -X POST https://api.messagebot.in/v1/sms \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "to": "+919876543210",
    "message": "Your payment of ₹1,500 has been successfully processed. Transaction ID: TXN123456789. Thank you for your business.",
    "sender_id": "MSGBOT",
    "type": "transactional",
    "template_id": "1234567890"
  }'

Node.js SDK

const messagebot = require('messagebot-sdk');

messagebot.sms.sendTransactional({
  to: '+919876543210',
  message: 'Payment confirmed: ₹1,500',
  sender_id: 'MSGBOT',
  template_id: '1234567890'
});

Python SDK

from messagebot import SMS

sms = SMS(api_key='your_key')
sms.send_transactional(
  to='+919876543210',
  message='Payment confirmed: ₹1,500',
  sender_id='MSGBOT'
)

PHP SDK

$messagebot = new MessageBot($apiKey);

$messagebot->sms->sendTransactional([
  'to' => '+919876543210',
  'message' => 'Payment confirmed: ₹1,500',
  'sender_id' => 'MSGBOT'
]);

Frequently Asked Questions About Transactional SMS

Everything you need to know about transactional SMS in India

Transactional SMS are service-related messages sent to customers regarding their transactions, account activities, or service updates. Use transactional SMS for OTP delivery, payment confirmations, order updates, appointment reminders, and critical alerts. These messages can be sent 24/7 to any number (including DND) and have higher delivery priority than promotional SMS.

Yes, transactional SMS can be sent to DND (Do Not Disturb) registered numbers as they are service-related communications, not promotional content. TRAI regulations allow transactional messages to reach all customers regardless of DND status, provided the content is purely service-oriented and not promotional.

Transactional SMS typically cost ₹0.10-0.15 per SMS, slightly higher than promotional SMS (₹0.08-0.12) due to priority routing, 24/7 delivery capability, and higher infrastructure costs. However, transactional SMS offer better delivery rates, faster delivery times, and can reach DND numbers, providing better ROI for critical communications.

Transactional SMS are delivered within 2-5 seconds on average across all major Indian telecom operators (Airtel, Jio, Vi, BSNL). Our priority routing ensures transactional messages get precedence over promotional SMS, with automatic retry mechanisms and failover routing for guaranteed delivery.

Transactional SMS content must be purely service-related without any promotional elements. Include: transaction details, service updates, account information, security alerts, or operational notifications. Avoid: marketing language, promotional offers, sales content, or advertising. All content must be factual and directly related to customer transactions or services.

Yes, you can use custom 6-character alphanumeric sender IDs for transactional SMS after TRAI registration. Custom sender IDs improve brand recognition and trust. We handle the entire registration process including DLT approval, operator registration, and ongoing compliance management for your transactional sender IDs.

Yes, we provide comprehensive analytics including real-time delivery status, failure reasons, operator-wise performance, delivery time analysis, success rates, and detailed reporting. You can access reports through dashboard, API, or automated email reports for monitoring transactional SMS performance.

We ensure high delivery rates through: priority routing for transactional messages, direct SMPP connections with all operators, automatic retry mechanisms, intelligent failover routing, real-time network monitoring, redundant infrastructure, and dedicated transactional message queues that bypass promotional traffic.

Yes, our transactional SMS API integrates seamlessly with CRM systems, e-commerce platforms, banking applications, healthcare systems, and custom applications through REST APIs, webhooks, and pre-built connectors. We provide SDKs for popular programming languages and comprehensive integration support.

Our platform implements enterprise-grade security including end-to-end encryption, secure API authentication, IP whitelisting, encrypted data storage, regular security audits, ISO 27001 certification, and compliance with Indian data protection laws. All transactional SMS content is handled with highest security standards.

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