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SMS to France.
Dialing code +33 · Europe. Review the recorded SMS sender capabilities and country requirements for France.
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
Supported
Before you send
The recorded policy requires alphanumeric sender registration for France. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short code | No registration required | No approval wait | The submitted sender ID is preserved. | Supports two-way replies. |
| Alphanumeric Sender ID | Sender ID registration | Varies | 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.
ConsentOpt-in required
Template approvalNot required
Quiet hoursApply
Market Segments
This market operates with two distinct segments:
- Marketing messages
- Transactional messages
Important: Each sender ID can only be used for one segment type. If your company sends both marketing and transactional content, you'll need to register separate sender IDs for each.
Marketing Messages
- Opt-out requirement: All marketing messages must include an opt-out option
- Compliance: Without an opt-out, your messages may be:
- Redirected to a Short code
- Not delivered at all
Transactional Messages
- No opt-out required: Transactional messages will be delivered with your registered sender ID
- Usage policy: Misusing the transactional segment (sending marketing content) will result in losing access to transactional messaging
What this market refuses
Any Spam, Adult content, Gambling/Casino Phishing, etc. messages case identified by MNOs in French and French Territories will incur in a penalty of €5,000 (five thousand euros) per operator that will be sent to the client, and the Local Police is involved in such cases. Some senders for this market are protected by the French Operators, and an Authorisation letter could be required for those.
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 France, answered
What senders ask before their first message to France.
Do I need to register a sender before sending SMS to France?
Registration is required for an alphanumeric sender ID. No registration is required for a short code; confirm availability, ownership and destination access before sending. For an alphanumeric sender ID the name itself is registered. Confirm how the approved sender is presented on the destination networks. Each sender ID is registered for either marketing or transactional messages, not both. If you send both kinds you need one sender ID for each.
Can I use an alphanumeric sender ID in France?
Yes, once the sender ID has been registered. The approved sender ID is preserved.
Can I receive replies from France?
Yes, if you send from a short code. Replies are delivered to you as signed webhooks.
Are there quiet hours for SMS in France?
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 France?
Yes. The recipient must opt in before you send the first message. Provide an appropriate opt-out route and honor the recipient’s preferences.
What other channels can Bird reach France 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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