SMS destination
Belgium
Dialing code +32 · Europe. Everything you need to send compliant SMS to Belgium with the Bird SMS API.
What you can send
Two-way messaging
Supported
Data residency required
Not available
Sender types
Every way you can originate a message to this country, with how each is cleared for use and how long that takes. Listed best route first.
| Sender | Activation | Setup time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | Instant activation | Same day | One-way only. |
| Long code (phone number) | Number registration | Varies | Supports two-way replies. |
Rules & regulations
What local regulators expect before you send. Bird applies opt-out handling on every message; the rest depends on the destination.
- Custom alphanumeric Sender IDs will be converted to short codes by local operators due to Belgian regulations. - Custom numeric Sender IDs are only available if the number is procured from Bird. - Belgium enforces strict segmentation between marketing and transactional messaging: - Each Sender ID can only be registered for one segment—either marketing or transactional. If your content spans both, you must register separate Sender IDs for each. - **Marketing segment:** Messages will not be delivered to DND (Do Not Disturb) numbers—those who have opted out of promotional content. - **Transactional segment:** Messages are delivered to all recipients, including DND numbers.
One API
How sending works
You send to every destination through the same endpoint and the same keys. Bird picks a compliant route for the country, applies opt-out handling on every message, and reports delivery from carrier receipts. The country-specific part is which sender you register. The API call does not change.
The rest of the SMS platform
One API, one set of keys. Explore the other capabilities.
Start sending to Belgium
Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.