SMS destination

Turkey

Turkey

Dialing code +90 · Asia. Everything you need to send compliant SMS to Turkey with the Bird SMS API.

Policy last updated July 13, 2026

What you can send

SMS
WhatsApp

Two-way messaging

Not available

Before you send

Alphanumeric sender IDs must be registered for Turkey 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 registration~15 business daysOne-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

Registered senders are case sensitive. Operators in Turkey from their end are adding alphanumeric code - which is an indicator of direct license given from the operator side - example: B356, B078 - it is important to keep this in mind that this will affect how long is the final message.

What this market refuses

Casino, gaming, betting senders can not be registered

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 Turkey, answered

What senders ask before their first message to Turkey.

Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Turkey?
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 Turkey?
Yes, once the sender ID has been registered.
How long does sender registration take in Turkey?
Registering an alphanumeric sender ID takes about 15 business days.
Can I receive replies from Turkey?
No. You can send messages here but not receive replies.
Are there quiet hours for SMS in Turkey?
No. There are no quiet hours here.
What other channels can Bird reach Turkey 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.

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

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