Registering your brand and campaigns with The Campaign Registry (TCR) through Textr Team is not free. All fees are determined and charged by TCR. Textr Team only passes them through and does not add any extra charges.

For general registration questions, see TCR FAQs: General, Brand and Campaign Registration.

For the full registration process, see All You Need to Know about The Campaign Registry.

How TCR Registration Billing Works

Sign up for a Textr Team account and add credits first. All TCR fees are deducted from your account balance. If a payment fails, your registration will not be processed and your subscription will be canceled, which may interrupt your bulk messaging.

Fee Details

One-Time Fees

Fee ItemAmountNotes
Brand Registration - Sole Proprietor$4.00One-time, non-refundable. Charged for initial applications, resubmissions, and information changes
Brand Registration - Private Company, Public Company, Government, Non-Profit$4.50One-time, non-refundable. Charged for initial applications, resubmissions, and information changes
Campaign Vetting Fee$15.00 per campaignOne-time, non-refundable. Applies to every new campaign registration since January 2023

Campaign Monthly Fees

Campaign fees are billed monthly. The renewal date is the date of your successful registration.

Use Case TypeMonthly FeeNotes
Low Volume Mixed (fewer than 15,000 messages/month)$1.50Common use cases
Regular / Standard (more than 15,000 messages/month)$10.00For high-volume sending
Sole Proprietor$2.00Individuals or small businesses
Charity$3.00Non-profit organizations
Emergency$5.00Such as disaster response
Political / K-12 Education / Sweepstakes / Social$10.00Special use cases

Important Notes

  • Since January 2023, a one-time $15 Campaign Vetting Fee applies to each new campaign registration.
  • Since March 1, 2023, T-Mobile charges a $250 non-use fee for inactive campaigns. All users with registered campaigns must bind their Textr Team phone numbers within 60 days. Otherwise, TCR will automatically deactivate the campaign to avoid the charge.

Third-Party Vetting Fees

To improve your brand's credibility or apply for special use cases (such as Political, Social, Sweepstakes, or Charity), you can request a vetting through one of TCR's external partners. This is different from the $15 Campaign Vetting Fee charged by TCR above.

Vetting TypeFeeNotes
Standard Brand Vetting$41.50 per vetOne-time, non-refundable for successful vets. For failed vets, the fee is reduced to $5 per resubmission
Enhanced Vet$101.50 per vetOne-time, non-refundable for successful vets. For unscored unsuccessful vets, the fee is reduced to $6 per resubmission
Appeal Fee$11 per appealOne-time, non-refundable fee for a manual review of a brand registration or standard vet

If you need help with Brand Vetting, email team.support@textrapp.com.

Cancellation Policy

  • A campaign can only be canceled three months after successful registration.
  • Once you deactivate a campaign or brand, your information is immediately deleted from TCR and mobile carrier systems. This action is unrecoverable and irreversible. Proceed with caution.

Frequently Asked Questions

 Q1: Do I pay the brand registration fee again if I resubmit or update my brand information? + 

Yes. The brand registration fee ($4.00 for Sole Proprietor, $4.50 for other entity types) is charged for initial applications, resubmissions, and information changes. Double-check your details before each submission.

 Q2: Is the $15 Campaign Vetting Fee the same as the third-party vetting fee? + 

No. TCR charges the $15 Campaign Vetting Fee for every new campaign registration. Third-party vetting is a separate, optional service charged by TCR's external partners: $41.50 for Standard Brand Vetting or $101.50 for Enhanced Vet. Use it to improve your brand's credibility or apply for special use cases.

 Q3: Can I get a refund if my brand or campaign is rejected? + 

No. The brand registration fee and the Campaign Vetting Fee are non-refundable, even if your registration is rejected. If your brand vetting fails, the resubmission fee drops to $5 (Standard Brand Vetting) or $6 (Enhanced Vet, unscored). You can also pay an $11 Appeal Fee for a manual review of a brand registration or standard vet.

If you have any questions or concerns about pricing, contact Textr Team support.

 Q4: Where Can I check the statuses of my campaign registrations? + 

In your Textr Team account, enter Setting > Register SMS Campaign > Local Numbers to check your registrations and their statuses.