SMS to Puerto Rico.

Dialing code +1 · North America. See which sender types, carrier registration timelines, and local compliance rules apply before you send transactional or marketing SMS to Puerto Rico.

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Policy last updated July 15, 2026

What you can send

SMS

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	Sender ID	Notes
Short code	Short-code provisioning	Varies	The submitted sender ID is preserved.	Supports two-way replies.
Toll-free number	Toll-free verification	Varies	The submitted sender ID is preserved.	Supports two-way replies.
Long code (10DLC)	10DLC registration	Varies	The submitted sender ID is preserved.	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.

ConsentOpt-in required

Template approvalRequired

Quiet hoursNo window recorded

What this market refuses

High-risk financial services

Payday loans
Short-term high interest loans
Auto loans
Mortgage loans
Student loans
3rd party Debt collection
Gambling/sweepstakes
Stock alerts
Cryptocurrency

Get-rich-quick schemes

Deceptive work-from-home programs
Risky investment opportunities
Multi-level marketing

Job postings *

*Exceptions are permitted if the message sender is the one doing the hiring

Carriers’ product competition

Competing products & services (e.g. home & mobile phone services)

Debt forgiveness

Debt consolidation
Debt reduction
Credit repair programs

Controlled substances

Alcohol
Cannabis and CBD
Tobacco and vape
All Schedule I and II drugs by the U.S. Controlled Substances Act

Others

Phishing
Firearms
Pornography or sex content
Profanity or hate speech
Fraud and scam
Deceptive marketing
Lead generation
Affiliate marketing (sharing user’s info with 3rd parties)

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 Puerto Rico, answered

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

Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Puerto Rico?

The reference requires registration for every listed sender type: a short code, a toll-free number, and a 10DLC long code. For a 10DLC long code you register your brand and a campaign with The Campaign Registry, then link the number to that campaign. Confirm sender eligibility and destination access before testing the registered number. A toll-free number goes through toll-free verification instead, a separate process from 10DLC. Work with Bird on short-code assignment, registration and costs. Short codes are country-specific.

Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Puerto Rico?

No. Bird offers a short code, a toll-free number, or a 10DLC long code here instead.

Can I receive replies from Puerto Rico?

Yes, if you send from a short code, a toll-free number, or a 10DLC long code. Replies are delivered to you as signed webhooks.

Are there quiet hours for SMS in Puerto Rico?

No country-wide sending window is recorded here. Confirm the rules that apply to your message purpose and recipient location.

Do I need consent before messaging someone in Puerto Rico?

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 Puerto Rico on?

WhatsApp and Voice, from the same account and API.

The rest of the SMS platform

Provision compliant senders, lock down workspace destinations, and deliver SMS across global mobile networks from one API.

Sender-ID registrationRegister branded alphanumeric sender IDs and phone numbers ahead of launch in countries that require carrier approval.RoutingProtect your budget with default-deny destination allowlists, upfront sender checks, and real-time carrier delivery receipts.NumbersProvision local long codes, verified toll-free numbers, short codes, and branded alphanumeric sender IDs for your markets.SendingSend OTPs, transactional alerts, and bulk notifications with automatic segment inspection and idempotent retries.Two-wayReceive customer SMS replies on the same phone number via HMAC-signed webhooks for support and confirmations.All destinationsCompare sender rules, registration lead times, two-way support, and consent requirements across every country Bird reaches.

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