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SMS Sender ID Regulations

Local operator & regulator framework Sep 7, 2026
RegistrationRequiredRegister a Sender ID firstRegister a Sender ID
Dial code+852
MCC454
RegionAsia and Pacific
Alpha Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Approval time14-Days
Operators4 networks — CSL, China Mobile HK, 3 Hong Kong, SmarTone
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

Requirements differ by who is sending. Pick the scope that matches your business.

Sender ID registration is required for Hong Kong. The current requirements are shown below as provided by the SMSala Sender ID team.

Sender capabilities

Alphanumeric Sender IDSupported
Short codeSupported
Long numericSupported
Sender formatAlphanumeric
Approval time14-Days
FeesNo Fees
ScopeDomestic company

Registration requirements

Registration requiredYes

Restrictions

Regulatory
Other Scams
Phishing
Delivery Phishing

Sending rules

URL restrictionsNo
OTPNo
Opt-out mandatoryNo
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

4 networks carry SMS traffic in Hong Kong. MNP is live in most markets — run an HLR lookup before routing.

CSLMCC 454 · Registration required
China Mobile HKMCC 454 · Registration required
3 Hong KongMCC 454 · Registration required
SmarToneMCC 454 · Registration required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

Country & operator-specific guidance maintained by the Sender ID team.

Requirements

Banking/Insurance related?,Company name,Company website,Estimated monthly volume,Industry,Message Example

Required documents

Business License,Hong Kong - Letter of Authorization,Hong Kong - Letter of Authorization for Sender with prefix #

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