Summary
If you use the SMS notification for your online booking, costs will be incurred. The SMS costs are billed retrospectively every month at CHF 0.10 per SMS part.
SMS Notification Costs
When utilizing the SMS notification feature for online bookings, charges will apply. The billing occurs monthly and is based on the number of SMS parts sent.
Cost Breakdown
- Rate: CHF 0.10 per SMS part
- Typical SMS Sent:
- 2 SMS for online booking confirmation
- 1 SMS for online booking reminder
- Total SMS per Booking: 3 SMS
Example of Charges
For an online booking, the cost calculation is as follows:
- 3 SMS x CHF 0.10 = CHF 0.30
This charge is based on the number of SMS parts.
SMS Parts Definition
- 1 SMS part: Up to 160 characters
- 2 SMS parts: Up to 306 characters
- 3 SMS parts: Up to 459 characters
- Additional parts apply for longer messages.
FAQ
Q: How are SMS parts calculated?
A: SMS parts are calculated based on the number of characters in the message. Each part can contain up to 160 characters.
Q: When will I be billed for SMS notifications?
A: SMS notifications are billed retrospectively every month.
Q: What is the cost per SMS part?
A: The cost is CHF 0.10 per SMS part.
Q: How many SMS are sent for a booking reminder?
A: One SMS is sent for the online booking reminder.