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SMS to Belgium.
Dialing code +32 · Europe. Review the recorded SMS sender capabilities and country requirements for Belgium.
Part of Bird SMS. Compare the sender and operational requirements across your markets.
Policy last updated July 23, 2026
What you can send
SMSWhatsApp
Two-way messaging
Supported
Before you send
The recorded policy requires alphanumeric sender registration for Belgium. Review the evidence and sender requirements before submission, then track the registration status.
Sender types
Compare the sender types listed for this destination, their registration requirements and recorded setup estimates. Confirm availability, throughput and timing for your use case.
| Sender | Activation | Setup time | Sender ID | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | Sender ID registration | Varies | The sender ID remains overwritten with a random short code after approval. | One-way only. |
| Long code (phone number) | Number registration | Varies | The submitted sender ID is preserved. | Supports two-way replies. |
Rules & regulations
Use this recorded country reference to prepare your launch. Requirements can depend on message purpose, sender type, network and recipient location; confirm the applicable rules before sending.
ConsentOpt-in required
Template approvalNot required
Quiet hoursApply
- Custom alphanumeric Sender IDs will be converted to short codes by local operators due to Belgian regulations.
- Custom numeric Sender IDs are only available if the number is procured from Bird.
- Belgium enforces strict segmentation between marketing and transactional messaging:
- Each Sender ID can only be registered for one segment—either marketing or transactional. If your content spans both, you must register separate Sender IDs for each.
- Marketing segment: Messages will not be delivered to DND (Do Not Disturb) numbers—those who have opted out of promotional content.
- Transactional segment: Messages are delivered to all recipients, including DND numbers.
What this market refuses
Gambling, adult & betting content is not allowed.
One API
How sending works
Use the same SMS API across supported destinations. Prepare an eligible sender, enable the destination and apply the recipient permission your message requires. Track the accepted message through carrier submission and the delivery reports available for that route.
Sending to Belgium, answered
What senders ask before their first message to Belgium.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to Belgium?
The reference requires registration for every listed sender type: an alphanumeric sender ID and a long code. Approval does not preserve the submitted sender ID for an alphanumeric sender ID; it is still overwritten after approval. For an alphanumeric sender ID the name itself is registered. Confirm how the approved sender is presented on the destination networks. A phone number is registered for this country before it can send business messages.
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in Belgium?
You can submit an alphanumeric sender ID after approval, but the carrier still overwrites it before delivery.
Can I receive replies from Belgium?
Yes, if you send from a long code. Replies are delivered to you as signed webhooks.
Are there quiet hours for SMS in Belgium?
Quiet hours are recorded here. Confirm the applicable sending window for your message purpose and recipient location.
Do I need consent before messaging someone in Belgium?
Yes. The recipient must opt in before you send the first message.
What other channels can Bird reach Belgium 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.RoutingDestination controls, carrier connectivity and reported routing outcomes.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.
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