# SMS Country Information Guide: Europe (A-M)

### **Albania** <a href="#n6ssjxl1wuji" id="n6ssjxl1wuji"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Monaco Phone Number: Yes
* Monaco Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Montenegro** <a href="#ac6d1kcn4rd9" id="ac6d1kcn4rd9"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird) Supported\*\*
* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Luxembourg Phone Number: Yes
* Luxembourg Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Macedonia (North Macedonia)** <a href="#id-7utr7zs9jmuf" id="id-7utr7zs9jmuf"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Macedonia Phone Number: No
* Macedonia Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Malta** <a href="#ucjdx3uptfuz" id="ucjdx3uptfuz"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Malta Phone Number: Yes
* Malta Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Moldova** <a href="#gb89r8b2br7h" id="gb89r8b2br7h"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Moldova Phone Number: Yes (Note: Your sender ID may be changed by some networks)
* Moldova Short Code: Yes (Note: Your sender ID may be changed by some networks)
* International Phone Number: Yes (Note: Your sender ID may be changed by some networks)
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**:

* On Unite' & IDC networks (25903), custom sender IDs will be changed to short codes
* Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Monaco** <a href="#f0xlu8p2lxk" id="f0xlu8p2lxk"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Albania Phone Number: Yes
* Albania Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Andorra** <a href="#xs4455x8jj4l" id="xs4455x8jj4l"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Andorra Phone Number: Yes (Note: Your sender ID may be changed by some networks)
* Andorra Short Code: Yes (Note: Your sender ID may be changed by some networks)
* International Phone Number: Yes (Note: Your sender ID may be changed by some networks)
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Austria** <a href="#xnkm39g3ed8g" id="xnkm39g3ed8g"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Austria Phone Number: No
* Austria Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Azerbaijan** <a href="#y50r67zqdm5" id="y50r67zqdm5"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Azerbaijan Phone Number: Yes (Note: Your sender ID may be changed by some networks)
* Azerbaijan Short Code: Yes (Note: Your sender ID may be changed by some networks)
* International Phone Number: Yes (Note: Your sender ID may be changed by some networks)
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: Yes
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Belarus** <a href="#id-3fh7i6i5674y" id="id-3fh7i6i5674y"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Belarus Phone Number: No
* Belarus Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**:

* Mandatory registration required
* Generic Sender IDs not allowed
* Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Belgium** <a href="#id-5s5vp8dxqrhf" id="id-5s5vp8dxqrhf"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Belgium Phone Number: Yes (Only if provided by Bird)
* Belgium Short Code: Yes (Note: All sender IDs will be converted to numeric by operators)
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: Yes (Monday-Sunday 20:00-09:00)

**Additional Notes**:

* We recommend whitelisting sender IDs with support for different services
* Short URLs not supported
* Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**:

* Transactional traffic: Opt-out not required. Marketing content forbidden on transactional routes (penalty fees apply)
* Promotional traffic: Marketing content cannot be delivered to opted-out numbers

### **Bosnia and Herzegovina** <a href="#lssidds46efs" id="lssidds46efs"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Bosnia and Herzegovina Phone Number: No
* Bosnia and Herzegovina Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Bulgaria** <a href="#h0hom0iy94jl" id="h0hom0iy94jl"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Bulgaria Phone Number: No
* Bulgaria Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**:

* On A1 network (28401), only generic sender IDs are allowed
* Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Croatia** <a href="#usiy07gxogo7" id="usiy07gxogo7"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Croatia Phone Number: Yes
* Croatia Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**:

* Short URLs not supported
* Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Cyprus** <a href="#id-475fveqxnesi" id="id-475fveqxnesi"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Cyprus Phone Number: No
* Cyprus Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Czech Republic** <a href="#rf8fceiyhjca" id="rf8fceiyhjca"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Czech Republic Phone Number: No
* Czech Republic Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**:

* Short URLs not supported
* Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Denmark** <a href="#satp47g08ein" id="satp47g08ein"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Denmark Phone Number: Yes
* Denmark Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (URL whitelisting required)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**:

* Short URLs not supported
* Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Estonia** <a href="#id-94wj5bm89tt5" id="id-94wj5bm89tt5"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Estonia Phone Number: Yes
* Estonia Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Faeroe Islands** <a href="#gtkknght0qrs" id="gtkknght0qrs"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Faeroe Islands Phone Number: Yes
* Faeroe Islands Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Finland** <a href="#o7zr5vfy76j" id="o7zr5vfy76j"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Finland Phone Number: Yes
* Finland Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (URL whitelisting required)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: Yes (Monday-Sunday 20:00-09:00)

**Additional Notes**:

* Short URLs not supported
* Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **France** <a href="#ourjig65vogq" id="ourjig65vogq"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* France Phone Number: No
* France Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: Yes
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: Yes (Monday-Saturday 22:00-08:00 and all days on Sunday and during French public holidays)

**Additional Notes**:

* For NRJ Mobile network (20826), all sender IDs will be changed to short codes
* Messages sent during quiet hours will be queued and delivered during open hours
* Short URLs not supported
* Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**:

* Transactional traffic: Opt-out not required. Open 24/7
* Promotional traffic: Must include opt-out method. Only accepted method is texting "STOP xxxxx" or "STOP au xxxxx" (where xxxxx will be the short code set by the operator)

### **Georgia** <a href="#tqva6ri0q2h9" id="tqva6ri0q2h9"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Georgia Phone Number: No
* Georgia Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Germany** <a href="#id-5k8bwfs3syfe" id="id-5k8bwfs3syfe"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Germany Phone Number: Yes
* Germany Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: Yes (Monday-Sunday 20:00-09:00)

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Gibraltar** <a href="#gn3ft4d2trhu" id="gn3ft4d2trhu"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: RCS / Mobile Numbers

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Gibraltar Phone Number: Yes
* Gibraltar Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Greece** <a href="#g53m59lfmqiy" id="g53m59lfmqiy"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Greece Phone Number: No
* Greece Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Greenland** <a href="#cfu2tglqanwg" id="cfu2tglqanwg"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Greenland Phone Number: No
* Greenland Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Hungary** <a href="#kp7lxt3fn2wr" id="kp7lxt3fn2wr"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Hungary Phone Number: Yes (Note: All senders will be converted to local numeric sender)
* Hungary Short Code: Yes (Limited support)
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: Yes (Monday-Sunday 20:00-09:00)

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Iceland** <a href="#id-5xfdi2qz9kbw" id="id-5xfdi2qz9kbw"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Iceland Phone Number: Yes
* Iceland Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Ireland** <a href="#id-8crdj5vzfrsx" id="id-8crdj5vzfrsx"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Ireland Phone Number: Yes
* Ireland Short Code: Yes (Note: May be changed to generic sender on some networks)
* International Phone Number: Yes (Note: May be changed to generic sender on some networks)
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: Yes (Monday-Sunday 20:00-08:00)

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Italy** <a href="#y4wsaz4m0ulm" id="y4wsaz4m0ulm"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Italy Phone Number: Yes (Only if provided by Bird)
* Italy Short Code: No
* International Phone Number: No
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Kosovo** <a href="#i4lebuqa412n" id="i4lebuqa412n"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Kosovo Phone Number: Yes
* Kosovo Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Latvia** <a href="#piqlants0z1e" id="piqlants0z1e"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Latvia Phone Number: Yes
* Latvia Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Liechtenstein** <a href="#s1rckx494npp" id="s1rckx494npp"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Liechtenstein Phone Number: Yes
* Liechtenstein Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Lithuania** <a href="#toezgqk5mbrz" id="toezgqk5mbrz"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

**Sender Types Supported**

* Alphanumeric Sender ID (Business names like "Bird" or "Netflix" that send one-way messages): Yes
* Lithuania Phone Number: Yes
* Lithuania Short Code: Yes
* International Phone Number: Yes
* Generic Sender ID (Sender IDs that don't clearly identify your brand): No

**Restrictions**

* Operator Registration Required: No
* Generic URL Shortening: No (Only branded URL shortening like yourbrand.link is allowed)
* Quiet Hours/Do Not Disturb: No

**Additional Notes**: Financial organizations: Letter of Authorization (LOA) required for financial content to ensure delivery

**Opt-out Rules**: No specific opt-out regulations

### **Luxembourg** <a href="#xmfzgd2uq4tw" id="xmfzgd2uq4tw"></a>

**Best Messaging Channels by Use Case (Bird's Recommendations)**

* Transactional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Promotional SMS: Alphanumeric Sender ID (e.g., "YourBrand")
* Two-Way Conversations: WhatsApp (You can use your existing number or get a new one from Bird)

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