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RCS Messages in Rule – Create Rich Mobile Messages with Cards, Carousels, Media, and Fallback SMS for Maximum Reach

Updated over a week ago

RCS (Rich Communication Services) is the next generation of mobile messaging, combining the simplicity of SMS with interactivity and visual elements.

With RCS, you can create more engaging campaigns using images, text, buttons – and now even image carousels with up to 10 cards.

If a recipient can’t receive RCS, a fallback SMS is automatically sent (if enabled), ensuring that no one misses your message.

Why use RCS?

  • More visual: Up to 10 images, headlines, and descriptions

  • Interactive: Buttons to open links, call, or trigger other actions

  • Flexible: Support for single cards or carousels

  • Reachable: Fallback SMS ensures delivery even when RCS isn’t supported

How to create an RCS message

  1. Click New Campaign → Choose SMS/RCS → RCS

2. Choose a layout:

  • Single card – includes image, title, text, and button

  • Carousel – up to 10 cards (drag and drop additional cards from the right-hand menu)

3. Add your content:

  • Image – upload from your media library or enter a URL

  • Title – up to 200 characters

  • Description – up to 2000 characters

  • Call-to-action button – link to a page or product

4. Preview your message in the editor

5. Send your campaign

Carousel with multiple cards

The carousel lets you create an interactive, scrollable view with up to 10 cards.

Each card can include:

  • Its own image

  • Title and description

  • Buttons with links

Perfect for product catalogs, multi-step campaigns, or storytelling.

Summary & Costs

In the summary, you’ll see the number of messages, the cost per RCS, and the estimated total cost.

You only pay for delivered RCS messages.

Fallback SMS

A fallback SMS ensures that if the recipient’s device or carrier doesn’t support RCS, a regular SMS is sent instead.

In the campaign settings, you can choose whether to enable fallback SMS.

If fallback SMS is not enabled, your message will only be sent to recipients who can receive RCS messages.

This allows you to ensure that members who can’t receive RCS messages still get a version of your campaign — so no one misses your message.

It’s important to note that each fallback SMS is charged according to the recipient’s SMS rate, depending on the region.

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