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BulkGate
What BulkGate is
BulkGate is an SMS gateway for businesses sending and receiving campaigns, notifications and verification codes. Its tools include bulk SMS, automated notifications, OTP verification, two-way messaging and SMS with landing pages. BulkGate says the gateway connects to mobile networks in more than 200 countries. Delivery features include direct carrier connections, smart routing, real-time tracking, automatic retries and delivery reports. Businesses can connect through a REST API, a web portal or ready-made plugins. Listed integrations include WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Shoptet, OpenCart, Magento, Zapier, Make and Drupal; API materials include a sandbox and code samples in multiple languages. The service uses pay-as-you-go pricing without setup fees or monthly commitments, and purchased credits have unlimited validity subject to terms. The listed United Kingdom rate is €0.03, paid once, billed at €0.0301 per SMS excluding VAT; rates vary by country, operator and volume. Android Mobile Connect requires an active phone and may delay or fail to send if the device enters sleep mode.
Who it suits
BulkGate suits businesses that need to send or receive SMS for campaigns, service notifications or verification. Teams can connect through an API, plugins or the web portal.
What it does well
- Connects to mobile networks in more than 200 countries.
- Supports two-way SMS and OTP verification.
- Delivery tracking includes reports and automatic retries.
- No setup fees or monthly commitments.
What to know first
- United Kingdom rate is €0.0301 per SMS excluding VAT.
- Rates vary by country, operator and volume.
- Mobile Connect needs an active Android phone.
- Sleep mode may delay or prevent sending.
Limits
Android Mobile Connect requires an active phone and may delay or fail to send when the device enters sleep mode. The listed United Kingdom rate is €0.03, paid once, billed at €0.0301 per SMS excluding VAT; rates vary by country, operator, and volume.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| SMS pay-as-you-go (United Kingdom) | €0.0301 per SMS, price shown excluding VAT · United Kingdom destination · rate varies by country, operator, and volume | €0.03, paid once |
As bulkgate.com lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the BulkGate SMS gateway website.
- Choose a connection route: REST API, ready-made plugin, or web portal.
- For API setup, use the sandbox and code samples in the API materials.
- Use the help center or contact support for setup assistance.
- For Android Mobile Connect, use an active phone running Android 9 or above.
Verdict
BulkGate offers multiple ways to connect and tools for both outbound and two-way messaging. Check destination-specific rates, and note the phone and sleep-mode limits if using Android Mobile Connect.
Questions
Is there a free plan or trial?
BulkGate lists both a free plan and a free trial.
How is SMS priced?
SMS uses pay-as-you-go pricing with no setup fees or monthly commitments. The listed United Kingdom rate is €0.03, paid once, billed at €0.0301 per SMS excluding VAT; rates vary by country, operator, and volume.
Which platforms does BulkGate support?
Its listed platforms are Android, API, and web. Mobile Connect is supported on Android 9 and above.
Which integrations are listed?
They include WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Shoptet, OpenCart, Magento, Zapier, Make, and Drupal.
Who operates BulkGate?
BulkGate is operated by TOPefekt s.r.o., headquartered in Šumperk, Czech Republic.
Facts from BulkGate's own pages
- Company
- BulkGate is operated by TOPefekt s.r.o., whose listed headquarters are in Šumperk, Czech Republic. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Delivery
- The gateway uses direct carrier connections, smart routing, real-time delivery tracking, and automatic retries, with delivery reports for messages. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Free trial
- The SMS gateway page says new sign-ups receive test credits to check deliverability and speed without a credit card or contract. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Global reach
- BulkGate says its gateway connects to mobile networks in more than 200 countries. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Šumperk, Czech Republic · bulkgate.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integration options
- Customers can connect by REST API, ready-made plugins, or a web portal; the API page describes a sandbox and code samples in multiple languages. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include WooCommerce, PrestaShop, Shoptet, OpenCart, Magento, Zapier, Make, and Drupal. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Messaging features
- The SMS toolkit includes bulk SMS, automated notifications, OTP verification, two-way SMS, and SMS with landing pages. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Mobile Connect limit
- The Android Mobile Connect app requires an active phone and may delay or fail to send when the device enters sleep mode; BulkGate says it is supported on Android 9 and above. · help.bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Privacy compliance
- TOPefekt says it processes personal data as controller and processor under GDPR and has separate data-processing terms for customer data entered into BulkGate. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- BulkGate’s SMS gateway lets businesses send and receive SMS at scale for campaigns, notifications, and verification codes. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Scale
- BulkGate says its infrastructure handles millions of messages daily and supports scaling without additional setup or configuration. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Security
- BulkGate lists HTTPS transmission security, two-factor authorization, access and incident monitoring, limited login attempts, and encrypted data storage in its data-processing terms. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- BulkGate provides a help center and contact support, and its SMS gateway FAQ says API setup is supported by documentation and support. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Usage pricing
- The SMS service uses pay-as-you-go pricing with no setup fees or monthly commitments; the pricing page says purchased credits have unlimited validity subject to the terms. · bulkgate.com, 3 Oct 2026
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