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Egypt (+20)

Your handy guide for sending to Egypt

Updated over a month ago

You can send One-Way and Two-Way SMS in Egypt.

However, you can't send MMS messages.


Available Sender IDs

You can choose from a few Sender ID options when sending to Egypt.

Registration and fees may apply.

Not sure which one to choose?

See our Sender ID guide or contact support β€” we're happy to help.

Alpha tags

Alpha tags allow you to use your brand name as your Sender ID instead of a number. Recipients cannot reply to messages sent using an alpha tag.

To register an alpha tag, please contact support.

Alpha tag registration usually takes 10-15 business days

Registration requirements

Alpha tag registration is only available to local business. When registering an alpha tag, you will need to provide:

  • Alpha Tag

  • Company Name

  • Company Address

  • Website URL

  • Sample message

  • Company scope of activity

  • Type of traffic (Marketing/Transactional/OTP)

  • Local commercial registration document of the company (For local businesses only)

  • A copy of the Tax Card (For local businesses only)

Short codes

Two-way messaging is supported in Egypt with a dedicated short code.

To purchase a short code, please contact support.

Short code registration usually takes 12–15 weeks and costs do apply.

Registration requirements

When purchasing a short code, you will need to provide:

  • Business name, address, and website

  • Contact email address and phone number

  • Information on how you plan to use the number

  • Sample message content

  • How contacts opt in


Rules and best practices

Rules and Best Practices for Marketing SMS

  • Message Curfew: Marketing messages may only be sent between 09:00 and 21:00 local time (GMT+02:00).

  • Restricted Days: No messages may be sent on Fridays, Saturdays, or official holidays.

  • Opt-Out: Opt-out instructions are not required for marketing SMS in this region.


Content guidelines

Before you start sending, carefully review our sending guidelines to understand the types of messages you can't send. Additionally, you must adhere to the specific local regulations outlined below:

  • No alcohol & tobacco

  • No gambling

  • No pharmaceuticals

  • No political

  • No religious

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