SMS destination
France
Dialing code +33 · Europe. Review the recorded SMS sender capabilities and country requirements for France.
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Policy last updated 13 July 2026
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Two-way messaging
Supported
Before you send
The recorded policy requires alphanumeric sender registration for France. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short code | No registration required | No approval wait | Supports two-way replies. |
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | Sender ID registration | Varies | 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.
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
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 France, answered
What senders ask before their first message to France.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to France?
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in France?
Can I receive replies from France?
Are there quiet hours for SMS in France?
Do I need consent before messaging someone in France?
What other channels can Bird reach France 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 France
Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.