SMS destination
China
Dialing code +86 · Asia. Review the recorded SMS sender capabilities and country requirements for China.
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Policy last updated July 13, 2026
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Before you send
The recorded policy requires alphanumeric sender registration for China. 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 | ~14 business days | One-way only. |
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 are not supported in this country. Senders will automatically be replaced with a random numeric code starting with 106.
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All message content must include a registered 【Signature】 at the beginning of the message. Messages without a registered signature will fail to deliver.
- Pure English signatures are not supported.
- Only companies with a local business license can register a signature.
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All templates must be whitelisted before sending, particularly those containing contact information or URLs.
- Each template may contain a maximum of 2 fixed contact details and 1 URL.
- Contact information and URLs cannot be included in OTP messages.
- Top-level and second-level domains must be fixed values (not variables) and must match the registered signature.
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 China, answered
What senders ask before their first message to China.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to China?
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in China?
How long does sender registration take in China?
Can I receive replies from China?
Are there quiet hours for SMS in China?
What other channels can Bird reach China 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 China
Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.