SMS destination

Guernsey

Dialing code +44 · Europe. Everything you need to send compliant SMS to Guernsey with the Bird SMS API.

Policy last updated July 13, 2026

What you can send

SMS

Two-way messaging

Supported

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
Short code	Short-code provisioning	~40 business days	Supports two-way replies.
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, as the destination's own policy record states it.

ConsentOpt-in required

Template approvalNot required

Quiet hoursNone

Registration of the Alpha/Alphanumeric sender ID is required for the correct routing segment adjustment. This market has market segmentation to marketing and transactional segments. One sender can be used only for one segment. If the one company has content that belongs to both segments, they have to register different senders. Marketing segment has a mandatory OPT OUT.

What this market refuses

Gambling is legal and well-regulated. All forms of online gambling are licensed by the Commission and therefore can be legally provided in the country under a licence from the Commission. A license has to be provided with the sender ID registration request. Some senders for this market are protected by the UK Operators and an Authorisation letter could be required for those.

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 Guernsey, answered

What senders ask before their first message to Guernsey.

Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Guernsey?

Only for a short code. An alphanumeric sender ID or a long code can send without registration. Short codes are assigned by Bird rather than bought, and only reach numbers inside the country.

Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Guernsey?

Yes, and it needs no registration.

How long does sender registration take in Guernsey?

Registering a short code takes about 40 business days.

Can I receive replies from Guernsey?

Yes, if you send from a short code or a long code. Replies are delivered to you as signed webhooks.

Are there quiet hours for SMS in Guernsey?

No. There are no quiet hours here.

Do I need consent before messaging someone in Guernsey?

Yes. The recipient must opt in before you send the first message. Every message must offer a way to opt out.

What other channels can Bird reach Guernsey 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.

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Put it into practice.

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