NZ SMS Shortcode

4197

MSD_TEST_YOUTH

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark MSD_TEST_YOUTH $0.20 NZD Free Government & Public 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ MSD_TEST_YOUTH $0.20 NZD Free Government & Public 2024-09-30
2degrees 2degrees MSD OWA $0.20 NZD Free Government & Public 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny MSD_TEST_YOUTH $0.20 NZD Free Government & Public 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 4197. Under the NZ TCF Mobile Messaging Services Code, commercial and premium senders are required to honour STOP requests within two business days.

Note: transactional notifications (delivery updates, appointment reminders, OTP codes) are generally exempt from STOP obligations — you need to unsubscribe via the service itself.

Contact details published by carriers

Phone
0800 559 009 — listed by 2degrees
Website
https://www.msd.govt.nz/ — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 4197

Who owns shortcode 4197 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 4197 is operated by MSD_TEST_YOUTH. Some carriers list it under other names including MSD OWA.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 4197?
Shortcode 4197 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 4197?
Sending a text to shortcode 4197 is NZ$0.20 per message. All prices include GST where applicable.
How do I stop receiving messages from shortcode 4197?
Reply STOP to 4197. Under the NZ TCF Mobile Messaging Services Code, commercial senders must honour STOP requests within two business days. Transactional messages like OTPs and appointment reminders are exempt — unsubscribe via the service itself.
What is the contact number for shortcode 4197?
The contact number for MSD_TEST_YOUTH is 0800 559 009 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 4197?
The website for MSD_TEST_YOUTH is https://www.msd.govt.nz/ (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 4197?
Shortcode 4197 is categorised as Government & Public in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.

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Each NZ mobile carrier publishes a list of the shortcodes active on their network. This directory downloads those PDFs daily and consolidates the latest versions. The “Source” column above shows the publication date of the document we saw this code in.

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