SMS destination

Philippines

Dialing code +63 · Asia. Everything you need to send compliant SMS to Philippines with the Bird SMS API.

Policy last updated July 13, 2026

What you can send

SMS

Two-way messaging

Supported

Before you send

Alphanumeric sender IDs must be registered for Philippines 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.

Sender	Activation	Setup time	Notes
Alphanumeric Sender ID	Sender ID registration	~10 business days	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.

Template approvalNot required

Quiet hoursNone

What this market refuses

Traffic related to adults, alcohol, drugs, gambling, elections, tobacco, and any advertisements promoting nudity, profanity, violence, or substance abuse is strictly prohibited.

For gambling-related senders, transactional messages such as OTPs are allowed from online gambling or gaming companies. Gaming-related promotional SMS are only allowed to be send to registered players only. It is strictly prohibited to send promotional SMS to encourage new registrations/players.

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 Philippines, answered

What senders ask before their first message to Philippines.

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

Only for an alphanumeric sender ID. A long 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 Philippines?

Yes, once the sender ID has been registered.

How long does sender registration take in Philippines?

Registering an alphanumeric sender ID takes about 10 business days.

Can I receive replies from Philippines?

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

Are there quiet hours for SMS in Philippines?

No. There are no quiet hours here.

What other channels can Bird reach Philippines 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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