SMS destination
Hong Kong
Dialing code +852 · Asia. Everything you need to send compliant SMS to Hong Kong 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) | Instant activation | Same day | 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.
BANK and TELECOM COMPANIES TRAFFIC NEEDS REGISTRATION Registration is done over OFCA - guidelines https://www.ofca.gov.hk/filemanager/ofca/en/content_1685/rs_guidelines.pdf After registration is done with OFCA customer needs to fill LOA and sign it.
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 Hong Kong
Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.