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HomeCategoriesSMS & MessagingKudiSMS API

KudiSMS API

SMS & Messaging

KudiSMS is a Nigerian bulk SMS platform providing one of the most affordable per-unit SMS rates among Nigerian SMS gateway providers, targeting cost-conscious developers, startups, and small businesses who need to send SMS notifications without a high per-message cost. The name "Kudi" (meaning "money" in Hausa) reflects the platform's identity as the money-saving SMS choice for Nigerian businesses, with NGN-denominated credit pricing and delivery to all four Nigerian mobile networks MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile.

KudiSMS API Highlights

KudiSMS API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.

Authentication

API Key

Rate Limit

Standard limits.

Sandbox Mode
✓ Available
Webhooks
Not verified yet
Supported Regions
NigeriaNigeriaGhanaGhanaKenyaKenya
KudiSMS API Services
MTN DeliveryAirtel DeliveryGlo Delivery9mobile Delivery
Alternative African Company to
StripeTwilioAWS

KudiSMS API is best for:

Nigerian developers and small businesses needing the most budget-friendly bulk SMS option for transactional notifications and campaigns across Nigerian mobile networks.

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API Pricing Model
  • Budget pay-per-SMS pricing in NGN
  • Affordable rates for Nigerian developers and small businesses

KudiSMS API Core Features & Capabilities

Features Included

MTN DeliveryAirtel DeliveryGlo Delivery9mobile DeliveryCustom Sender IDDND HandlingHTTP APIDelivery Reports

Not Supported

WhatsAppVoice

Required Access Documents for KudiSMS API

  • Account RegistrationRequired
    Register at kudisms.net. Top up NGN wallet. Get API key from dashboard. Very low minimum top-up required.

Different KudiSMS API use cases

  • Low-Cost OTP for Nigerian Apps:Nigerian developers building budget apps (fintech, marketplace, social) can use KudiSMS as a cost-effective OTP delivery option for all Nigerian networks at minimal per-SMS cost.
  • Small Business Customer Alerts:Nigerian micro-enterprises (tailors, mechanics, hair salons, food vendors) can use KudiSMS to send appointment confirmations and order-ready alerts to customers at very low NGN cost.
  • Cooperative Society Reminders:Nigerian cooperative societies and thrift savings groups can use KudiSMS to send monthly contribution reminders and meeting notices to members at affordable rates.
  • Nigerian NGO Field Communication:Nigerian NGOs operating on tight budgets can use KudiSMS to send field team coordination messages, beneficiary appointment reminders, and program notifications at budget-friendly NGN pricing.

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