NZ SMS Shortcode

5856

Elixir - Billing

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark Elixir - Billing $0.20 NZD Free Alerts & Notifications 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ Network Tasman $0.20 NZD Free Alerts & Notifications 2024-09-30
2degrees 2degrees Elixir - Billing $0.09 NZD Free Alerts & Notifications 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Elixir - Billing $0.20 NZD Free Alerts & Notifications 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 5856. 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 77 66 22 — listed by 2degrees
Website
https://www.elixir.nz/ — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 5856

Who owns shortcode 5856 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 5856 is operated by Elixir - Billing. Some carriers list it under other names including Network Tasman.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 5856?
Shortcode 5856 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 5856?
Sending a text to shortcode 5856 is between NZ$0.09 and NZ$0.20 per message depending on your carrier. All prices include GST where applicable.
How do I stop receiving messages from shortcode 5856?
Reply STOP to 5856. 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 5856?
The contact number for Elixir - Billing is 0800 77 66 22 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 5856?
The website for Elixir - Billing is https://www.elixir.nz/ (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 5856?
Shortcode 5856 is categorised as Alerts & Notifications in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.

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