Handbid SMS Integration
Yes - Mobile Message does integrate with Handbid!
For auctioneers and fundraisers, the seconds after a winning bid are crucial. A bidder with instant SMS confirmation feels their win is real and acknowledged. An attendee with ticket confirmation and check-in details via SMS can plan with confidence. A donor who wins and immediately gets SMS next steps is more likely to complete checkout and feel positive. By automating SMS around purchases and bidding, you turn transactions into relationship-building moments.
Connecting Handbid to Mobile Message through Zapier takes minutes. Choose which events trigger messages (winning bids, purchases, registrations, check-ins), and write SMS templates. Once live, bidders receive instant confirmations automatically, without manual messaging, keeping your auction smooth and attendees happy.
A Zapier account and subscription is required for this integration.
Please view Zapier's pricing page for further information.
What you can automate
Connect Handbid and Mobile Message through Zapier and these run on their own, with no code and no developer.
Bulk SMS at 1.6¢ per SMS
Exceptional SMS pricing starting at just 1.6¢ per message with your first purchase, offering great value without compromising on quality.
100% Direct Delivery - Guaranteed
We don't route your messages offshore, like some bulk SMS providers. We deliver 100% of messages directly to Australian mobile carriers, for the fastest, most reliable delivery.
FREE Dedicated Number
Get a dedicated vitrual number to send and receive SMS messages, at no extra cost! Perfect for two-way SMS messaging.
Everything Handbid supports on Zapier
Any of these can start or complete an SMS automation with Mobile Message.
Triggers 16
- Auction Deleted — Triggers when an Auction was deleted.
- Auction Settings Updated — Triggers when an auction settings is updated.
- Auction Status Changed — Triggers when the auction status was changed.
- Auction Timer — Triggers when an auction is scheduled to close.
- Guest Checkin — Triggers when a member of your Guest List is Checked-in. Works for Auctions, Peer-to-Peer, and Campaigns.
- Guest Invited — Triggers when a guest is invited.
- Guest Register — Triggers when a Guest is register.
- New Auction or Event Created — Triggers when a new auction, peer to peer fundraiser or campaign is created.
Show all 16 triggers
- New Guest Added — Triggers when a new Guest is added.
- New Invoice — Triggers when an INVOICE is first generated. Invoices are generated based on your initial winning of an auction item(s) or a purchase.
- New Paddle Assigned — Triggers when a new user paddle id is generated.
- New Purchase — Triggers when a purchase is made for an Auction item, Ticket, ForSale Item, or Appeal / Donation.
- New Transaction — Occurs when a new transaction is processed
- Reserve Met — Triggers when a reserve price is met.
- Ticket Purchased — Triggers when a ticket is purchased
- Winning Bid — Triggers when a new winning bid is set
Actions 9
- Create Auction — Creates a new auction.
- Create Contact — Creates a new contact.
- Create Guest — Creates a guest in the guest list.
- Create Item — Creates a new Item.
- Find Auctions — This action helps find auctions.
- Register Guest — This will register a new guest provided a Guest GUID is passed
- Update Auction — Update the auction.
- Update Contact — Updates a contact
Show all 9 actions
- Update Item — Updates an Item
Everything Your Integration Needs
Easy-to-Use Integration
Our SMS platform is simple to integrate with your existing application.
Custom Sender IDs
Personalise your messages with a branded sender name, improving trust and engagement with your audience.
Real-Time Delivery Receipts
Track your message statuses in real time, ensuring complete transparency and campaign effectiveness.
Inbound SMS Handling
Receive replies and incoming messages directly into your app for seamless two-way communication.
Handbid + SMS: common questions
Can I send an SMS when someone wins a bid or buys a ticket in Handbid?
Yes. When a winning bid is placed, a ticket is purchased or a purchase is made, Zapier can send the buyer an instant SMS confirmation with details, increasing excitement and reducing post-purchase friction.
How does instant SMS confirmation help my auction?
Immediate SMS keeps bidders engaged and confident in their purchase. It reduces checkout abandonment, increases the likelihood they complete payment, and creates a positive, professional impression of your event.
How do I connect Handbid and Mobile Message to send auction SMS?
Link your Handbid and Mobile Message accounts in Zapier. Select which auction and purchase events trigger SMS (winning bids, ticket purchases, guest check-ins), write your messages, and Zapier sends them automatically, no code needed.
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