Code first
[Code] is your [Courier] delivery code for parcel [Tracking]. Give it to the driver only when you have the parcel in hand.
1 SMS segments · GSM-7 · 116 characters
SMSOTPLogistics and delivery · OTP and verification
Delivery confirmation code SMS template (OTP)
Send the code when the parcel is out for delivery, so only the person who holds the phone can sign for it. It protects high-value and prepaid parcels and settles “not received” disputes.
Preview
Your brand
[Courier]: Give code [Code] to the driver only when you receive parcel [Tracking]. Do not share it before delivery.
Variables are highlighted. Replace them with your own values before sending.
[Courier]: Give code [Code] to the driver only when you receive parcel [Tracking]. Do not share it before delivery.
109 characters in GSM-7, which is 1 SMS segment(s). GSM-7 fits 160 characters in a single SMS, or 153 per segment when the message is split. Counts treat each [Placeholder] as text of similar length; check the final message once your real values are in.
Variables explained
What to put in each variable, with an example value.
| Variable | What it is | Example |
|---|---|---|
[Courier] | Courier or brand name matching the sender ID | SwiftPost |
[Code] | One-time handover code, usually 4 to 6 digits | 4817 |
[Tracking] | Tracking number of the parcel this code belongs to | SP4829301AE |
Category and compliance notes
OTP SMS: name the brand, state the expiry, never put the code inside a link and send from a sender ID registered for transactional or OTP traffic so it is delivered 24/7.
Promotional sending hours differ by country, and some regulators also set Ramadan hours.Sender ID rules by countryPlan the send time
Variations
Alternative versions of the same message, following the same channel rules.
With validity
[Courier]: Your delivery code is [Code], valid today only for parcel [Tracking]. Share it with the driver at handover, never by phone or message.
1 SMS segments · GSM-7 · 139 characters
Anti-fraud warning
[Courier]: Code [Code] confirms delivery of parcel [Tracking]. Our staff will never ask for it by phone. Only give it to the driver at your door.
1 SMS segments · GSM-7 · 139 characters
How to use this template
- 1
Copy the text
Copy the message and keep the brand name at the start so the recipient knows who is writing.
- 2
Replace the placeholders
Map each [Placeholder] to a field in your contact list or system, keeping the message short.
- 3
Check length and encoding
Paste the final text into the SMS counter to see the segments you will pay for.
- 4
Send from a registered sender ID
Use a sender ID registered for this traffic type in each destination country.
Questions about this template
How many SMS segments is this message?
1 segment(s): the text has 109 characters in GSM-7. GSM-7 fits 160 characters in a single SMS, or 153 per segment when the message is split.
Is this promotional or transactional SMS?
Transactional (OTP). One-time passcodes are delivered 24/7 and should use a sender ID registered for OTP or transactional traffic.
When can I send this message?
Any time. Transactional and OTP messages are delivered 24/7; time-of-day windows such as 07:00–21:00 in the UAE or 09:00–22:00 in Saudi Arabia apply to promotional traffic.
Is this template available in other languages?
Yes. It is written natively in English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese, so the Arabic and other versions read as original messages, not translations.