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Next-Gen SMS with Google-Verified Branding

SMS, Reinvented With
Rich Cards & Carousels.

RCS Business Messaging delivers rich cards, swipeable carousels, suggested actions, and verified brand identity directly inside the native Android Messages app — no app download required. Get up to 3–5x higher engagement than plain SMS.

Google-Verified Sender
Automatic SMS Fallback
Go Live in 3–5 Days
3-5x higher CTR vs SMS
Your Business
Verified Business · RCS
Hi! Looking for festive offers on shoes 👟
Festive Sale — Flat 40% Off
On all running shoes. Valid till Sunday.
Shop Now
Find Store
View Catalog
Track Order
Verified brand logo & name
3-5x
Higher Engagement vs SMS
200M+
RCS Users in India
100%
Reach via SMS Fallback
₹0.12
Starting Price / Message
0
App Downloads Needed
Understanding The Basics

What is RCS Business Messaging?

RCS (Rich Communication Services) is the GSMA-standardised successor to SMS — delivered through the default Android Messages app that's already on every customer's phone. Instead of 160 characters of plain text, your brand can send high-resolution images, swipeable product carousels, suggested reply chips, and tappable action buttons — all under a verified business name, logo, and checkmark that builds instant trust.

Most Used

Verified Sender Branding

Your business name, logo, and a Google-verified checkmark appear on every message — eliminating the spoofing and fraud risk customers associate with unknown SMS numbers.

Rich Cards with Media

Send a single tappable card combining a product image, title, description, and up to 4 action buttons — like a mini landing page inside the chat thread.

Swipeable Carousels

Showcase 2 to 10 products in a single horizontally-scrollable message — perfect for catalogs, multi-item offers, or comparing plans side by side.

Suggested Replies & Actions

Guide the conversation with tappable reply chips and native actions like "Call Now," "Open Maps," or "Add to Calendar" — no typing required from the customer.

Automatic SMS Fallback

If a customer's device or network doesn't support RCS, PING4SMS automatically delivers a plain SMS instead — so your message always reaches them.

Read Receipts & Analytics

See delivery status, read receipts, and button-click data for every campaign — insights plain SMS could never give you.

The Upgrade

RCS vs Traditional SMS

Same native inbox your customers already check — dramatically richer experience.

Feature
Traditional SMS
RCS Business Messaging
Message Length
160 characters
Up to 2,000 characters
Rich Media (Images/Video)
Product Carousels
Verified Brand Name & Logo
Suggested Reply Buttons
Read Receipts
App Download Required
No
No
Built For Real Business

How Businesses Use RCS Daily

From flash-sale carousels to delivery tracking cards — see RCS messaging in action across industries.

E-Commerce Product Carousels

Showcase your new collection or flash sale as a swipeable carousel with images, prices, and a "Buy Now" button on every card — directly inside the chat thread.

Order & Delivery Tracking Cards

Send a rich card with package image, live tracking status, and a "Track Shipment" button — reducing "Where's my order?" support calls.

Appointment Reminder Cards

Hospitals and clinics send appointment cards with "Confirm" / "Reschedule" suggested replies — proven to cut no-show rates by up to 40%.

Travel & Booking Confirmations

Airlines and hotels send rich booking cards with destination images, check-in details, and quick-action buttons for seat selection or upgrades.

Banking & Fintech Alerts

Send verified, branded transaction alerts and EMI reminders with a "Pay Now" button — building trust that prevents customers mistaking it for fraud.

Education & Result Notifications

Send admission results, fee reminders with a "Pay Fee" button, and exam schedule cards directly to students and parents.

Transparent Pricing

RCS Messaging Pricing

Pay only for the message type you send — no hidden setup fees beyond the one-time bot configuration.

Text Only
0.12/message
Verified branded text messages — no media
  • Verified Sender Branding
  • Suggested Reply Chips
  • Read Receipts
  • Automatic SMS Fallback
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Most Popular
Rich Media
0.16/message
Rich cards with images, video, or PDF
  • Everything in Text Only
  • Rich Card with Image/Video/PDF
  • Up to 4 Action Buttons
  • Click & Engagement Analytics
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Carousel
0.18/message
Multi-card swipeable carousel, up to 10 cards
  • Everything in Rich Media
  • 2–10 Swipeable Product Cards
  • Full-Screen Carousel View
  • Dedicated Account Manager
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One-time RCS Bot Setup Fee — ₹500 covers brand verification, agent configuration, and testing. Volume discounts up to 20% available for high-volume senders.

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Before You Apply

Documents & Requirements

Keep these ready and your RCS Agent can go live in 3–5 working days.

Company Proof

Valid business registration — GST Certificate, Udyam Registration, or equivalent proof of business identity for Google verification.

Brand Logo & Assets

A high-resolution business logo and brand color scheme, required for your verified RCS sender profile to display correctly.

Website Mandatory

A live, functioning business website is required as part of Google's brand verification process for RCS Business Messaging.

Dedicated Sender Number

A registered phone number to act as your RCS Agent's identity — used consistently across all customer-facing messages.

Go Live Within 3–5 Days

With documents ready, PING4SMS handles operator and Google verification to get your RCS Agent approved and live quickly.

End-to-End Setup Help

Our team manages the entire registration, rich card design, and verification process — no technical expertise needed on your end.

Common Questions

RCS Business Messaging — FAQ

Everything you need to know before launching your first RCS campaign.

RCS (Rich Communication Services) is the next-generation upgrade to SMS that lets businesses send rich cards, carousels, images, videos, and interactive buttons directly inside the native Android Messages app, with a verified brand name and logo — unlike plain-text SMS limited to 160 characters.
PING4SMS RCS pricing starts at ₹0.12 per text message, ₹0.16 for rich media messages, and ₹0.18 for carousel messages, with a one-time bot setup fee of ₹500. Volume discounts of up to 20% are available for higher sending volumes.
PING4SMS automatically falls back to a regular SMS for devices or networks that don't support RCS, ensuring your message still reaches the customer without any manual intervention or lost delivery.
No. RCS messages are delivered directly inside the default Android Messages app that's already installed on the customer's phone — no separate app download or registration is required.
Typical RCS Agent verification and go-live takes 3–5 working days, depending on Google's brand verification review and operator approval. PING4SMS handles the entire registration process for you.

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