SMS destination
Philippines
Dialing code +63 · Asia. Review the recorded SMS sender capabilities and country requirements for Philippines.
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Policy last updated 13 July 2026
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Before you send
The recorded policy requires alphanumeric sender registration for Philippines. 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 | ~10 business days | 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
Traffic related to adults, alcohol, drugs, gambling, elections, tobacco, and any advertisements promoting nudity, profanity, violence, or substance abuse is strictly prohibited.
For gambling-related senders, transactional messages such as OTPs are allowed from online gambling or gaming companies. Gaming-related promotional SMS are only allowed to be send to registered players only. It is strictly prohibited to send promotional SMS to encourage new registrations/players.
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 Philippines, answered
What senders ask before their first message to Philippines.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Philippines?
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Philippines?
How long does sender registration take in Philippines?
Can I receive replies from Philippines?
Are there quiet hours for SMS in Philippines?
What other channels can Bird reach Philippines 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 Philippines
Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.