SMS destination

Argentina

Argentina

Dialing code +54 · South America. Everything you need to send compliant SMS to Argentina with the Bird SMS API.

Policy last updated July 23, 2026

What you can send

SMS
WhatsApp

Two-way messaging

Supported

Before you send

Alphanumeric sender IDs must be registered for Argentina before traffic can deliver. The lead time is listed with the sender types below. File once from the dashboard and track approval through the API.

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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.

SenderActivationSetup timeNotes
Short codeInstant activationSame daySupports two-way replies.
Alphanumeric Sender IDSender ID registrationVariesOne-way only.

Rules & regulations

What local regulators expect before you send, as the destination's own policy record states it.

Template approvalNot required
Quiet hoursNone

What this market refuses

Messages containing bank and mobile operators names will be identified as spam.

Gambling and political traffic and messages containing adult content is forbidden.

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.

Sending to Argentina, answered

What senders ask before their first message to Argentina.

Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Argentina?
Only for an alphanumeric sender ID. A short code can send without registration. For an alphanumeric sender ID the name itself is registered, so recipients see exactly the name that was approved.
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Argentina?
Yes, once the sender ID has been registered.
Can I receive replies from Argentina?
Yes, if you send from a short code. Replies are delivered to you as signed webhooks.
Are there quiet hours for SMS in Argentina?
No. There are no quiet hours here.
What other channels can Bird reach Argentina on?
WhatsApp and Voice, from the same account and API.

The rest of the SMS platform

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

Sender-ID registrationPre-register alphanumeric and dedicated senders where countries require it.Routing190+ countries, 240 direct-to-carrier links, and automatic failover.NumbersLong codes, short codes, toll-free, and alphanumeric sender IDs.SendingThe send API: segments, Unicode safety, batch, and idempotency.Two-wayInbound SMS and conversational replies as HMAC-signed webhooks.All destinationsCoverage, sender types, and rules for every country Bird reaches.

Put it into practice.

Continue with the documentation, guides and examples for this topic. Resources are in English.

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