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receiving sms internationally

  • July 17, 2026
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Will it cost to receive text messages from the UK whilst abroad?

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Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • July 17, 2026

Hi ​@Simons26,

 

Thanks for your question.

 

Whether you'll be charged depends on which country you're in.

  • If you're travelling in one of our Inclusive Roaming destinations, receiving text messages from UK numbers is free.
  • If you're travelling in a country not included in Inclusive Roaming, or you're referring to texts involving non-UK numbers, charges may apply depending on the destination.

 

You can check whether your destination is included in Inclusive Roaming here: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-support/roaming

 

You can also view our roaming charges for destinations outside of Inclusive Roaming here: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-support/roaming-charges and here: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-support/call-abroad

 

Regards,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team