# SMS to Ireland

Policy reference updated 2026-07-23T09:36:26.745038Z. Confirm current requirements, sender eligibility and your use case before launch.

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- Country code: IE (dialing +353)
- Channels available: sms, whatsapp, voice
- Two-way messaging: yes

### Sender types

| Sender | Direction | Throughput (msg/s) | Registration | Sender ID | Timeline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | one-way | — | optional (alpha) | overwritten with Likely Scam until approved, then preserved. Registration at ComReg is required to lift the replacement | — |
| Long code (phone number) | two-way | — | none | preserved | — |

### Rules

- Template pre-approval: no
- Quiet hours: recorded; the sending window is not stated

SenderID needs to be registered over ComReg portal. ComReg is regulatory entity in Ireland.
During registration it is important to add Bird as OPA, this means that you are allowing us to send your traffic.
ComReg has ETA of 5 days to do the registration.
Once registration is done sender ID will be listed on their list which also means it will be added in our system.

If sender ID is not registered it will be manipulated to Likely Scam.

ComReg portal: https://senderid.comreg.ie/sender-id-sign-up

[How sender-ID registration works →](/sms-api/features/compliance/sender-id-registration)

## 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.

## The rest of the SMS platform

One API, one set of keys. Explore the other capabilities.

- [Sender-ID registration](/sms-api/features/compliance/sender-id-registration): Pre-register alphanumeric and dedicated senders where countries require it.
- [Routing](/sms-api/features/routing): Destination controls, carrier connectivity and reported routing outcomes.
- [Numbers](/sms-api/features/numbers): Long codes, short codes, toll-free, and alphanumeric sender IDs.
- [Sending](/sms-api/features/sending): The send API: segments, Unicode safety, batch, and idempotency.
- [Two-way](/sms-api/features/two-way): Inbound SMS and conversational replies as HMAC-signed webhooks.
- [All destinations](/sms-api/features/destinations): Coverage, sender types, and rules for every country Bird reaches.



## Related resources

- [SMS overview](/docs/guides/sms/overview) (docs)
- [SMS destinations](/sms-api/features/destinations) (product)

[Get an implementation brief](/learn/workspace?topic=sms-destinations)