SMS destination

Romania

Romania

Dialing code +40 · Europe. Everything you need to send compliant SMS to Romania with the Bird SMS API.

Policy last updated July 23, 2026

What you can send

SMS
WhatsApp

Two-way messaging

Not available

Before you send

Alphanumeric sender IDs must be registered for Romania 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.

How sender-ID registration works →

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
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.

ConsentOpt-in required
Template approvalNot required
Quiet hoursApply

By default, according to the country regulations, all senders will be manipulated to the Short code sender. Custom sender is available with a one-time fee; registration is then required and documentation will have to be provided. Please reach out to support with the Registration request for Romania if a custom sender is required.

What this market refuses

No specific regulations or restrictions for this country.

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 Romania, answered

What senders ask before their first message to Romania.

Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Romania?
Yes. Every sender here must be registered before it can send: an alphanumeric sender ID. 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 Romania?
Yes, once the sender ID has been registered.
Can I receive replies from Romania?
No. You can send messages here but not receive replies.
Are there quiet hours for SMS in Romania?
Yes. Local rules limit the hours in which you can send.
Do I need consent before messaging someone in Romania?
Yes. The recipient must opt in before you send the first message.
What other channels can Bird reach Romania on?
WhatsApp and Voice, from the same account and API.

Put it into practice.

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

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Start sending to Romania

Create a workspace, register a sender, and send your first message from the same API you will scale on.

Start with one channel.
Add the others when you're ready.

A test API key is yours immediately. Production unlocks when you add a payment method and verify a sender.

Using Claude Code, Cursor, or Codex? Copy a setup prompt and your agent installs the Bird CLI and skills for you. Pick yours:

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