SMS to France.

Dialing code +33 · Europe. See which sender types, carrier registration timelines, and local compliance rules apply before you send transactional or marketing SMS to France.

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Policy last updated July 13, 2026

What you can send

SMS

Two-way messaging

Supported

Before you send

Carriers in France require you to pre-register alphanumeric sender IDs before they will deliver branded traffic. Submit your sender name and supporting business documents in the dashboard, then confirm approval via the API before sending live messages.

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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	Sender ID	Notes
Short code	No registration required	No approval wait	The submitted sender ID is preserved.	Supports two-way replies.
Alphanumeric Sender ID	Sender ID registration	Varies	The submitted sender ID is preserved.	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.

ConsentOpt-in required

Template approvalNot required

Quiet hoursApply

Market Segments

This market operates with two distinct segments:

Marketing messages
Transactional messages

Important: Each sender ID can only be used for one segment type. If your company sends both marketing and transactional content, you'll need to register separate sender IDs for each.

Marketing Messages

Opt-out requirement: All marketing messages must include an opt-out option
Compliance: Without an opt-out, your messages may be:
- Redirected to a Short code
- Not delivered at all

Transactional Messages

No opt-out required: Transactional messages will be delivered with your registered sender ID
Usage policy: Misusing the transactional segment (sending marketing content) will result in losing access to transactional messaging

What this market refuses

Any Spam, Adult content, Gambling/Casino Phishing, etc. messages case identified by MNOs in French and French Territories will incur in a penalty of €5,000 (five thousand euros) per operator that will be sent to the client, and the Local Police is involved in such cases. Some senders for this market are protected by the French Operators, and an Authorisation letter could be required for those.

One API

Launch in new markets without changing your code

Send to every country from the same SMS API endpoint. Register or provision an eligible local sender, enable the destination country on your workspace allowlist so traffic can only reach approved markets, and track real-time carrier delivery receipts through signed webhooks.

Sending to France, answered

Common questions about sender registration, two-way replies, and compliance when launching SMS in France.

Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to France?

Registration is required for an alphanumeric sender ID. No registration is required for a short code; confirm availability, ownership and destination access before sending. For an alphanumeric sender ID the name itself is registered. Confirm how the approved sender is presented on the destination networks. Each sender ID is registered for either marketing or transactional messages, not both. If you send both kinds you need one sender ID for each.

Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in France?

Yes, once the sender ID has been registered. The approved sender ID is preserved.

Can I receive replies from France?

Yes, if you send from a short code. Replies are delivered to you as signed webhooks.

Are there quiet hours for SMS in France?

Quiet hours are recorded here. Confirm the applicable sending window for your message purpose and recipient location.

Do I need consent before messaging someone in France?

Yes. The recipient must opt in before you send the first message. Provide an appropriate opt-out route and honor the recipient’s preferences.

What other channels can Bird reach France on?

WhatsApp and Voice, from the same account and API.

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