Low cost. One payment.
Done.
Every pre-approved sender has a single one-off fee. No monthly subscription, no per-network registration, and nothing to submit before you can send.
A flat fee, not a per-network one
Cost breakdown
Charged once, both networks included
Safaricom
Included, no extra charge
Airtel
Included, no extra charge
One-time registration · No recurring fees
Where the limits are
Shared sender name
Messages arrive from "Belio OTP", not your business name. Register an alphanumeric sender ID if branded delivery matters.
Templates, not free text
Send from a template rather than arbitrary text. Belio's pre-approved ones work immediately; your own need a quick review first.
Authentication only
Registered under the AUTHENTICATION category. It is for verification codes, not alerts or marketing.
Runs alongside your own
A pre-approved sender and your own branded sender ID are independent options. Use either, or both at the same time.
Belio OTP
Flat fee · One-time
Total (incl. VAT)
- One-time fee, no recurring charges
- Covers both Safaricom and Airtel
- Activated instantly, no documents
- Pre-approved templates, plus your own
Want your own name?
An alphanumeric sender ID puts your brand in the sender field instead of "Belio OTP". It costs more and needs documents, but the messages are yours.
Compare sender ID pricingPre-approved sender or your own?
| Feature | Pre-approved senderShared | Alphanumeric SenderYour own brand |
|---|---|---|
| Sender name | Belio OTP | Your brand name |
| Setup time | Instant | 1–3 business days |
| Documents needed | None | Registration + authorisation letter |
| Cost structure | Flat one-off fee | Per-network registration fee |
| Message content | Ready-made templates, custom ones reviewed | Free text or your own templates |
| Best for | Getting sending fast | Brand-consistent messaging at scale |
Not exclusive. Many teams use both.
Common questions
No. Belio OTP is a shared sender, so recipients see the sender name "Belio OTP" rather than your business name. If branded messaging matters to you, register an alphanumeric sender ID instead.
Ready to send your first OTP?
Enable Belio OTP from your services menu, pay the one-off KES 1,160, and start sending verification codes the same day.