Bulk SMS · Ghana
Bulk SMS in Ghana
Reach customers at scale
Reach customers instantly. Messages that matter. Delivered reliably.
Send personalized campaigns, OTPs, and alerts to thousands in seconds — over direct connections to MTN, Telecel, and AirtelTigo. Pay with Mobile Money or card.
Direct to MTNTelecelAirtelTigo
MTN · Telecel · AirtelTigo
Automated message delivery
Support · 6am–10pm
The basics
What is bulk SMS?
Bulk SMS is the sending of large volumes of text messages to many recipients at once, from a single platform. Businesses use it to deliver marketing campaigns, transactional alerts, one-time passwords (OTPs), and reminders straight to customers’ phones — no app or internet needed on the recipient’s end.
How it works
Register a sender ID (your brand name), upload or sync your contacts, compose your message, and send. Arkesel routes it over direct carrier connections and returns a real-time delivery report for every recipient.
Who uses it
Banks, fintechs, e-commerce stores, schools, hospitals, churches, and logistics teams — anyone who needs to reach customers reliably.
BankingE-commerceHealthcareEducationLogistics
Why it works
SMS reaches every phone — smartphone or not — and customers read it within minutes. No data, no downloads, no algorithm deciding who sees your message. Just direct delivery.
Capabilities
Everything you need to send at scale
One platform for campaigns, alerts, and developer integrations — with the controls serious senders need.
Built for every team
Who uses Arkesel Bulk SMS
From a first promo to mission-critical alerts at scale — teams across Africa run on Arkesel.
Marketers
Run promotions, product launches, and seasonal offers that land directly in the pocket.
e.g. “Flash sale ends tonight — 20% off, today only.”
Developers
Fire OTPs and transactional alerts from your app with a REST API and webhooks.
e.g. One-time passwords delivered in seconds.
SMEs
Keep customers coming back with reminders, receipts, and updates — no marketing team required.
e.g. “Your appointment is tomorrow at 2 PM.”
Enterprises
Send mission-critical alerts and statements at volume with enterprise-grade reliability.
e.g. Bank transaction & balance alerts.
Trusted across industries
Banking & FinanceE-commerceHealthcareEducationLogisticsInsurance
Coverage & networks
Direct connections to every network in Ghana
Messages route straight to the mobile networks — no extra aggregator hops — for fast, high-deliverability sending to every Ghanaian number.
MTN
Direct route
Direct carrier bind
MTN Ghana network
Telecel
Direct route
Direct carrier bind
Formerly Vodafone
AirtelTigo
Direct route
Direct carrier bind
Airtel + Tigo merger
Sending beyond Ghana? We also reach Nigeria & South Africa. Talk to our team →
Get started in minutes
How to send bulk SMS
From sign-up to first send in three simple steps.
Step 01
Create your account
Sign up free and register your sender ID — your brand name that recipients will see.
Step 02
Add contacts & compose
Upload your contact list, write your message, and personalize it with names and details — or use a template.
Step 03
Send & track
Send instantly or schedule for later, then watch delivery reports update in real time.
Pricing
Flexible plans for every scale
Buy credits as you grow — the more you buy, the lower your cost per SMS. Choose credits that expire (best rates) or never expire.
Bulk SMS — Expires
Lowest cost per SMS · valid for 3 months
| Price | SMS credits | Cost / SMS |
|---|---|---|
| GHS 5,000 | 228,311 | 0.0240.0219 |
| GHS 2,000 | 91,533 | 0.0240.0219 |
| GHS 1,000 | 43,478 | 0.0250.0230 |
| GHS 500 | 20,704 | 0.0270.0242 |
| GHS 200 | 7,905 | 0.0280.0253 |
| GHS 100 | 3,781 | 0.0290.0265 |
| GHS 50 | 1,812 | 0.0310.0276 |
| GHS 20 | 696 | 0.0320.0288 |
No setup fees · Pay as you grow
Bulk SMS — No Expiry
Credits that never expire
| Price | SMS credits | Cost / SMS |
|---|---|---|
| GHS 5,000 | 208,333 | 0.0270.025 |
| GHS 2,000 | 80,000 | 0.0270.0250 |
| GHS 1,000 | 38,462 | 0.0290.0260 |
| GHS 500 | 18,519 | 0.0300.0270 |
| GHS 200 | 7,143 | 0.0310.0280 |
| GHS 100 | 3,448 | 0.0320.0290 |
| GHS 50 | 1,667 | 0.0300 |
| GHS 20 | 645 | 0.0310 |
No setup fees · Pay as you grow
Need more than GHS 5,000 in credits? Contact us for custom volume pricing →
Rates shown are indicative — see the full pricing page for the latest.
Loved by businesses
Trusted by senders across Ghana
“The best app for all your bulk SMS. I just love it.”
“Very good service. I have been using it for more than a year. It is good.”
“The best ever. Kudos Arkesel.”
Learn more
Bulk SMS resources & guides
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FAQ
Bulk SMS questions, answered
What is bulk SMS?
Bulk SMS is the sending of large volumes of text messages to many recipients at once, from a single platform. Businesses use it for marketing campaigns, transactional alerts, OTPs, and reminders. With Arkesel, you send over direct connections to MTN, Telecel, and AirtelTigo for fast, high-deliverability sending in Ghana.
How much does bulk SMS cost in Ghana?
Bulk SMS in Ghana is priced in cedis on a credit basis — the more credits you buy, the lower your cost per SMS. Credits that expire offer the best rates, while no-expiry credits give you flexibility. See the pricing page for current rates, or the pricing tables above.
How do I pay for bulk SMS credits in Ghana?
Top up instantly with Mobile Money — MTN MoMo, Telecel Cash, or AirtelTigo Money — or pay with a Visa or Mastercard card. Credits are added to your account as soon as your payment confirms.
How do I send bulk SMS with Arkesel?
Create a free account, register your sender ID, upload your contacts, compose your message, then send instantly or schedule it. You’ll get a real-time delivery report for every recipient. Developers can also send programmatically via the REST API.
What is a sender ID?
A sender ID is the name recipients see when your message arrives — usually your brand name (e.g. “Arkesel”) instead of a phone number. It builds trust and improves open rates. You register your sender ID inside your Arkesel account.
Can I send bulk SMS via API?
Yes. Arkesel offers a REST API with copy-paste code samples in cURL, Python, Node.js, and PHP, plus delivery webhooks — ideal for OTPs and transactional alerts triggered from your own application.
Which networks does Arkesel reach in Ghana?
In Ghana, Arkesel connects directly to MTN, Telecel (formerly Vodafone), and AirtelTigo for fast, high-deliverability sending to every Ghanaian number. We also send across Nigeria and South Africa.
What are your support hours?
Our support team is available weekdays from 6am to 10pm, and on public holidays from 10am to 3pm. Message delivery itself runs 24/7 — you can send and schedule campaigns at any time, day or night.
Start sending bulk SMS in Ghana today
Join the businesses reaching customers across Ghana with Arkesel. Create your account in minutes — no setup fees.
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