Premium SMS

Premium SMS (PSMS) allows users to pay for digital content, services and interactive experiences by sending or receiving text messages that carry a small charge added to their mobile phone bill. It has been one of the most established mobile payment methods in the telemedia ecosystem, enabling quick and secure micropayments for everything from voting and competitions to entertainment and donations.

Despite the growth of alternative billing models such as direct carrier billing and open banking, premium SMS remains an important tool for mobile monetisation, especially in regions where credit card access is limited. Trusted by content providers, service aggregators and mobile operators, PSMS continues to offer consumers a simple, accessible and compliant way to pay for digital content and value-added services.