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Booking SMS · New Zealand

Appointment reminder SMS that cut no-shows.

Every empty appointment slot is lost income. KiwiTxt sends automatic booking confirmations and reminder texts, and because it's two-way, customers can reply to confirm or ask to move their booking, giving you time to fill the gap.

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Why text reminders reduce no-shows

Most no-shows aren't deliberate. People simply forget, or something comes up and calling to cancel feels like a hassle. A short text the day before solves both: it jogs their memory and makes it easy to reply and reschedule.

When someone does need to cancel, you find out early enough to offer the slot to someone else, instead of discovering an empty chair on the day.

Booking SMS in KiwiTxt

  • Instant booking confirmations. A text the moment a booking is made, so customers know it's locked in.
  • Scheduled reminders. Automatic reminders before each appointment, set once and running on every booking.
  • Confirm or reschedule by reply. Customers reply YES to confirm or ask to move. Replies come to your inbox.
  • Recall and service reminders. Bring people back when it's time for their next check-up, service or WOF.

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How to write a reminder that works

Include the day, the time and your business name, and say what you want them to do. "Reminder from City Physio: Wed 15 Oct, 11:30am. Reply YES to confirm or R to reschedule." is clear, short and easy to act on. Add parking or "what to bring" details if they help.

Who uses appointment reminder texts

Any business that runs on bookings:

  • Dental, physio, chiropractic and massage clinics
  • Hair, beauty and barber salons
  • Gyms, PT studios and fitness classes
  • Mechanics and WOF stations
  • Vets and pet groomers
  • Consultants, tutors and trades doing site visits
Popular uses
Appointment remindersBooking confirmationsReduce no-showsRecall remindersWOF reminders
FAQ

Appointment reminder SMS questions.

How do automatic appointment reminders work?

Set your reminder message and timing once. KiwiTxt then sends a confirmation when a booking is made and a reminder before the appointment, automatically.

Can customers confirm or cancel by text?

Yes. Reminders are two-way, so customers can reply YES to confirm or ask to reschedule, and you see the reply straight away.

When should I send an appointment reminder?

The day before is a good default. Some businesses also send a short same-day reminder a couple of hours ahead.

Can I send recall reminders, like a six-monthly check-up?

Yes. Service and recall reminders bring customers back when they're due.

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