PureSMS

Fast, well-priced SMS for businesses, charities, and the public sector in the UK with a

PureSMS is a UK-based A2P SMS provider built on the divergent Connect communications infrastructure, offering bulk messaging, two-way conversations, and developer access for sending application-to-person messages worldwide. It addresses the need to deliver notifications, one-time codes, marketing campaigns, and customer service replies through a single platform.

The web portal supports individual and bulk sending via Excel or CSV upload, mail merge templating, scheduled and throttled messaging, branded sender IDs, long messages with auto-split, contact and list management, opt-out handling, and analytics and reporting. Two-way messaging works through virtual mobile numbers, replies, and auto responses, with delivery reports and webhook support. Developers can integrate through a REST API, while Zapier enables no-code connections to other systems. The platform is ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 22301 certified, GDPR compliant, and applies sender KYC, Sender ID verification, traffic monitoring, and scam URL blocking.

Accounts are free with no card required; pricing is usage-based per SMS segment, with no volume commitments or tiers, and rates vary by destination. Optional add-ons include virtual mobile numbers for two-way messaging. A reduced rate is available for registered charities.

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