# SMS to Germany

Policy reference updated 2026-07-13T12:45:48.592393Z. Confirm current requirements, sender eligibility and your use case before launch.

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- Country code: DE (dialing +49)
- Channels available: sms, whatsapp, voice
- Two-way messaging: yes

### Sender types

| Sender | Direction | Throughput (msg/s) | Registration | Sender ID | Timeline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Short code | two-way | — | required | preserved | 14–30 business days |
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | one-way | — | none | preserved | — |
| Long code (phone number) | two-way | — | none | preserved | — |

### Rules

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

#### What this market refuses

Gambling traffic is strictly forbidden in Germany, especially without a local gambling license. Companies with a local license can send gambling content. Please submit a Gambling license in case you are submitting for Gambling sender/content. 

[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)