SendByte API
Messaging & SMS
SendByte is a Nigerian SMS gateway and messaging API platform providing transactional SMS, OTP delivery, bulk SMS, and sender ID management for businesses and developers in Nigeria. SendByte connects to Nigerian mobile operators to deliver time-sensitive messages like OTPs, account alerts, and notifications with reliable delivery rates, while also supporting promotional bulk SMS campaigns with NCC-compliant routing.
SendByte API Highlights
SendByte 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 API rate limits per key. Contact SendByte for bulk SMS throughput requirements.
Sandbox Mode
✓ Available
Webhooks
Not verified yet
Supported Regions
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
NigeriaGhanaKenyaSendByte API Services
Bulk SMSOTP / Transactional SMSCustom Sender ID (NCC Registered)Voice / OTP Calls
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API Pricing Model
- Pay-per-SMS in Naira
- Nigerian SMS from ₦4-6 per message
- Free trial credits for new accounts
- No monthly subscription
- Fund wallet and pay per message sent
SendByte API Core Features & Capabilities
Features Included
Not Supported
WhatsApp Business APIEmail NotificationsUSSD Messaging
Required Access Documents for SendByte API
Different SendByte API use cases
- OTP SMS Authentication for Nigerian Web App:Use SendByte to deliver OTP verification codes during user sign-up and login for a Nigerian web application with fast transactional delivery and Naira billing that makes local cost accounting simple.
- SMS Notifications for Nigerian E-Commerce Brand:Send order confirmation, dispatch, and delivery SMS notifications to Nigerian customers via SendByte using a registered branded sender ID so customers recognize the business name on receiving the message.
- Bulk SMS Campaign for Nigerian Business:Run a promotional SMS marketing campaign to Nigerian subscribers using SendByte's bulk SMS with DND filter and NCC-compliant sender ID targeting opted-in customers with time-limited offers.
- SMS Appointment Reminders for Nigerian Service Business:Automate appointment reminder SMS for a Nigerian healthcare clinic, salon, or financial advisory practice via SendByte reducing no-shows by sending reminders 24 hours and 1 hour before appointments.