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Saudi Arabia: SMS Guidelines

Sending SMS to Saudi Arabia? Check out our comprehensive guidelines to ensure compliance in Saudi Arabia.

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Written by Telnyx Engineering
Updated over 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia: SMS Guidelines

MCC: 420
Dial Code: 966

Alphanumeric Sender IDs are supported with registration. Alphanumeric Sender ID registration is required.

Information on Alphanumeric Sender ID registration:

Please complete the attached forms (including signature, company letterhead and stamp) and return to alpha_sender_id@telnyx.com, along with the following information:

1) Sender ID to be registered
2) Message/Content Type - Transactional/Promotional/Notification
3) Message/Content example(s)
4) Company name (and Brand name if different)
5) Website of brand or company

6) Company Country of origin

7) Expected volumes per month

8) Email linked to your Telnyx account

Additional recommendations:

Registration is only possible for International Brands.

For promotional traffic, the suffix "AD" must be added to the Alphanumeric Sender for traffic distinction.

If message content includes URLs, these must also be whitelisted as part of the Alphanumeric Sender ID registration process. The use of shortened URL links (bit links) is not allowed.

Gambling, political or adult traffic is prohibited.

Please make sure to always refer to our Acceptable Use Policy for Messaging.

For more information on Alpha Sender ID registration kindly reach out to alpha_sender_id@telnyx.com.

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