SMS destination
Guatemala
Dialing code +502 · North America. Everything you need to send compliant SMS to Guatemala with the Bird SMS API.
Policy last updated July 23, 2026
What you can send
Two-way messaging
Not available
Before you send
Alphanumeric sender IDs must be registered for Guatemala 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.
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 | Sender ID registration | Varies | One-way only. |
Rules & regulations
What local regulators expect before you send, as the destination's own policy record states it.
What this market refuses
Gambling, political, adult content, and MNO promotions for other MNOs is prohibited.
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 Guatemala, answered
What senders ask before their first message to Guatemala.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Guatemala?
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Guatemala?
Can I receive replies from Guatemala?
Are there quiet hours for SMS in Guatemala?
What other channels can Bird reach Guatemala on?
The rest of the SMS platform
One API, one set of keys. Explore the other capabilities.
Put it into practice.
Continue with the documentation, guides and examples for this topic. Resources are in English.
Start sending to Guatemala
Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.