RCS offers far more than just text. From simple messages to interactive carousels with product catalogues - discover the full range of RCS messaging possibilities.
The simplest form of an RCS message. Like a classic SMS, but with the advantage of a verified sender and read receipts.
Ideal for: Short notifications, OTP codes, reminders
The enhanced text message with more characters and the ability to display suggestion chips (reply suggestions) below the message.
Ideal for: Customer communication, surveys, support enquiries
The visual powerhouse message. Combine an image or video with a title (max. 200 characters), description (max. 2,000 characters) and up to 4 action buttons in an elegant card.
Button types: URL, Dial, Add-to-Calendar, Show-Location, Share-Location, Webhook
Ideal for: Product announcements, offers, event invitations
Present multiple products or options in a horizontally scrollable carousel. Each card can have its own images, title (max. 200 characters), description (max. 2,000 characters) and buttons.
Button types: URL, Dial, Add-to-Calendar, Show-Location, Share-Location, Webhook
Ideal for: E-commerce, product catalogues, menus, travel offers
Send files directly via RCS - from images and videos to PDFs and documents. Everything directly in the messaging app, without external downloads.
Ideal for: Invoices, tickets, guides, product videos
Find the right message type for your use case
| Type | Text | Media | Card Buttons | Suggestion Chips | Layout | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Text | Max. 160 characters | — | — | — | — | OTP, short messages |
| Rich Text | Max. 3,072 characters | — | — | Max. 11 total Reply & Action mix |
— | Support, surveys |
| Rich Card | Title: 200 Description: 2,000 |
1 image/video JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, WebM |
Max. 4 per card | Max. 11 total Reply & Action mix |
Vertical / Horizontal Image: Left / Right |
Offers, events |
| Rich Carousel | Title: 200 Description: 2,000 per card |
2-10 cards Image/video per card |
Max. 4 per card | Max. 11 total Reply & Action mix |
Vertical only | Product catalogues |
| Files & Media | Caption: 3,072 URL max. 2,000 characters |
Max. 100 MB JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, MPEG, WebM, H.263 |
— | — | — | Documents, videos |
Max. 25 characters per button and suggestion chip
Max. 250 KB JSON payload per message
URL, URL-in-Webview, Dial, Calendar, Show location, Share location, Webhook/Postback
Get started today and discover which RCS message type best suits your business.