texting to a 5 digit number
ELISTU90
Newbie

How do I send a text to a 5 digit number?

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chris1060
Specialist - Level 1

A 5 digit number is known as a short code. Example 32665 (FBOOK) for Facebook. You text it the same way you would a 7 or 10 digit number. I'm not sure if Verizon blocks some short codes, but I've never had any issues with texting a short code number (bank, insurance co. etc).

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vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

ELISTU90, we want to keep you connected, via text message. You have the option to purchase or subscribe to paid messaging programs offered by third-party content providers. These programs offer one-time purchases and/or monthly subscriptions, which you pay for in addition to the standard charges that are included in your messaging plan. You typically participate by sending a text message to a special 4, 5 or 6-digit number, known as a Short Code. Examples of these programs include interactive voting during TV shows, trivia or horoscope subscriptions, weather alerts, downloadable wallpaper or ringtones and more. Are you trying to send a premium text message? Which make/model phone do you have?

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chris1060
Specialist - Level 1

Keep in mind when texting subscription based content, be careful, as some of these services charge outrageous amounts for those services. I've seen per text fees of $9.99 PER text charged. Read the fine print. And normally these charges cannot be disputed because you subscribed and agreed to the charges.

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kaygee777
Newbie

That doesn't work.  Most of the people above have no issues texting a phone number, but the short codes, we can not respond to.  It always gives a "Fail" response when you try to respond.  

 

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vzw_customer_support
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It's important to have the information you need regarding texting a 5 digit number. Were we able to provide the information you needed? 

 

 

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