NZ SMS Shortcode

8131

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark — Free Free Other 2026-04-20
Skinny Skinny — Free Free Other 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 8131. 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.

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 8131

Who owns shortcode 8131 in New Zealand?
No NZ carrier currently publishes a brand name for shortcode 8131 in their public premium-text directory. It may be a reserved code, an internal carrier code, or a price-only listing.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 8131?
Shortcode 8131 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 8131?
Sending a text to shortcode 8131 is free to send to (you only pay your plan's normal SMS rate). All prices include GST where applicable.
How do I stop receiving messages from shortcode 8131?
Reply STOP to 8131. 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 type of service is shortcode 8131?
Shortcode 8131 is categorised as Other in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.

Know more about this shortcode?

No carrier has published a service name for this code. If you've received a message from 8131 and know who it's from, please submit an update below. All submissions are reviewed by an admin before being published.

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Where does this data come from?

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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