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title: How do Long Codes and Short Codes compare?
description: "[Long Codes](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com) are 10-digit mobile numbers (e.g., 919876543210) used for two-way messaging, cost-effective and ideal for customer support or low-volume campaigns. Short Codes are 5-6 digit numbers (e.g., 56161), designed for high-volume, automated interactions like contests or voting, with faster…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/how-do-long-codes-and-short-codes-compare/"
updated: "2025-02-25"
category: "Bulk SMS / Two-way SMS"
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# How do Long Codes and Short Codes compare?

[Long Codes](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com) are 10-digit mobile numbers (e.g., 919876543210) used for two-way messaging, cost-effective and ideal for customer support or low-volume campaigns. Short Codes are 5-6 digit numbers (e.g., 56161), designed for high-volume, automated interactions like contests or voting, with faster delivery but higher costs. Choose [Long Codes](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/long-code-sms-services/) for personal touch, Short Codes for scale—both available through our **[SMS gateway](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com)** at SMSGatewayCenter.

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