SMS destination
Brazil
Dialing code +55 · South America. Review the recorded SMS sender capabilities and country requirements for Brazil.
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Policy last updated July 13, 2026
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Two-way messaging
Supported
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 | No registration required | No approval wait | 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.
What this market refuses
Gambling Traffic Restrictions:
- Only traffic from gambling companies registered with the Brazilian Ministry of Finance will be permitted
- All unregistered gambling traffic will be blocked
- Registration with the Ministry of Finance is mandatory for SMS delivery
- List of companies registered: https://sigap.fazenda.gov.br/consulta-publica/lista-operacoes-aqf
Content Restrictions:
- Virtual Local Numbers (VLN) are prohibited in messages
- Messages containing bank names require explicit authorization from the respective banks
- Messages containing Mobile Network Operator (MNO) names require explicit authorization from the respective operators
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 Brazil, answered
What senders ask before their first message to Brazil.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Brazil?
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Brazil?
Can I receive replies from Brazil?
Are there quiet hours for SMS in Brazil?
What other channels can Bird reach Brazil 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 Brazil
Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.