SMS destination
Belgium
Dialing code +32 · Europe. Review the recorded SMS sender capabilities and country requirements for Belgium.
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Policy last updated July 23, 2026
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Before you send
The recorded policy requires alphanumeric sender registration for Belgium. Review the evidence and sender requirements before submission, then track the registration status.
Sender types
Compare the sender types listed for this destination, their registration requirements and recorded setup estimates. Confirm availability, throughput and timing for your use case.
| Sender | Activation | Setup time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | Sender ID registration | Varies | One-way only. |
| Long code (phone number) | No registration required | No approval wait | Supports two-way replies. |
Rules & regulations
Use this recorded country reference to prepare your launch. Requirements can depend on message purpose, sender type, network and recipient location; confirm the applicable rules before sending.
- Custom alphanumeric Sender IDs will be converted to short codes by local operators due to Belgian regulations.
- Custom numeric Sender IDs are only available if the number is procured from Bird.
- Belgium enforces strict segmentation between marketing and transactional messaging:
- Each Sender ID can only be registered for one segment—either marketing or transactional. If your content spans both, you must register separate Sender IDs for each.
- Marketing segment: Messages will not be delivered to DND (Do Not Disturb) numbers—those who have opted out of promotional content.
- Transactional segment: Messages are delivered to all recipients, including DND numbers.
What this market refuses
Gambling, adult & betting content is not allowed.
One API
How sending works
Use the same SMS API across supported destinations. Prepare an eligible sender, enable the destination and apply the recipient permission your message requires. Track the accepted message through carrier submission and the delivery reports available for that route.
Sending to Belgium, answered
What senders ask before their first message to Belgium.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Belgium?
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Belgium?
Can I receive replies from Belgium?
Are there quiet hours for SMS in Belgium?
Do I need consent before messaging someone in Belgium?
What other channels can Bird reach Belgium on?
The rest of the SMS platform
One API, one set of keys. Explore the other capabilities.
Put it into practice.
Continue with the documentation, guides and examples for this topic. Resources are in English.
Start sending to Belgium
Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.