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SMS to China.
Dialing code +86 · Asia. Review the recorded SMS sender capabilities and country requirements for China.
Part of Bird SMS. Compare the sender and operational requirements across your markets.
Policy last updated July 13, 2026
What you can send
SMSWhatsApp
Two-way messaging
Not available
Before you send
The recorded policy requires alphanumeric sender registration for China. 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 | ~14 business days | The submitted sender ID is preserved. | One-way only. |
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.
Template approvalRequired
Quiet hoursApply
Custom alphanumeric Sender IDs are not supported in this country. Senders will automatically be replaced with a random numeric code starting with 106.
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All message content must include a registered 【Signature】 at the beginning of the message. Messages without a registered signature will fail to deliver.
- Pure English signatures are not supported.
- Only companies with a local business license can register a signature.
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All templates must be whitelisted before sending, particularly those containing contact information or URLs.
- Each template may contain a maximum of 2 fixed contact details and 1 URL.
- Contact information and URLs cannot be included in OTP messages.
- Top-level and second-level domains must be fixed values (not variables) and must match the registered signature.
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 China, answered
What senders ask before their first message to China.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to China?
The reference requires registration for every listed sender type: an alphanumeric sender ID. For an alphanumeric sender ID the name itself is registered. Confirm how the approved sender is presented on the destination networks.
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in China?
Yes, once the sender ID has been registered. The approved sender ID is preserved.
How long does sender registration take in China?
The recorded estimate for an alphanumeric sender ID is about 14 business days; confirm timing before launch.
Can I receive replies from China?
No. You can send messages here but not receive replies.
Are there quiet hours for SMS in China?
Quiet hours are recorded here. Confirm the applicable sending window for your message purpose and recipient location.
What other channels can Bird reach China 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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