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SMS to Canada.
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 Canada.
Part of Bird SMS. Check sender eligibility, registration lead times, and local rules across every market you serve.
Policy last updated 15 July 2026
What you can send
SMSWhatsApp
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 (phone number) | No registration required | No approval wait | 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 hoursApply
What this market refuses
It is not allowed to send messages that promote gambling, betting and/or adult content as well as shortened URLs that mask or redirect to a URL. All messages of this nature can be considered spam and/or unsolicited and may be filtered. This is out of our control.
Traffic that has been delivered successfully, does not necessarily imply compliance with industry guidelines and regulations. Due to a lack of insight from the local operators we are unable to provide further, proactive details on additional filtering that may take place.
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 Canada, answered
Common questions about sender registration, two-way replies, and compliance when launching SMS in Canada.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Canada?
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Canada?
Can I receive replies from Canada?
Are there quiet hours for SMS in Canada?
Do I need consent before messaging someone in Canada?
What other channels can Bird reach Canada on?
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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Team Customer operationsActor role AdminOutcome SucceededTime 22 Sep, 09:42:18 UTC
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