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SMS Sender ID Regulations

Local operator & regulator framework Sep 7, 2026
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Dial code+966
MCC420
RegionMENA
Alpha Sender IDSupported
Short codeNot supported
Approval time20-Days
Operators4 networks — stc, Mobily, Zain Saudi Arabia, Salam Mobile
01 — Regulations

Domestic vs International

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

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

Sender capabilities

Alphanumeric Sender IDSupported
Short codeNot supported
Long numericNot supported
Sender formatAlphanumeric
Approval time20-Days
Fees250 SAR
ScopeDomestic company

Registration requirements

Registration requiredYes

Restrictions

Other Scams
Regulatory
Phishing
Explicit Content
Gambling - all forms are strictly forbidden. Political
adult
religious
and cryptocurrency content is not allowed.

Sending rules

URL restrictionsYes
OTPNo
Opt-out mandatoryYes
Allowed hours (Mon–Fri)MON - FRI: 06:00:00 - 19:00:00; [0] - UTC
Allowed hours (Sat)SAT: 06:00:00 - 19:00:00; [0] - UTC
Allowed hours (Sun)SUN: 06:00:00 - 19:00:00; [0] - UTC
02 — Operators

Operator regulations

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

stcMCC 420 · Registration required
MobilyMCC 420 · Registration required
Zain Saudi ArabiaMCC 420 · Registration required
Salam MobileMCC 420 · Registration required
03 — Compliance

Additional compliance notes

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

Requirements

Sender name, Company name & address, Service type, Sample content and Website For promo content Sender must end with -AD Virgin Mobile and Mobily does not support promo Traffic

Required documents

Delegation Letter – To be completed, signed by a person listed in the CR, stamped on company letterhead, and attested by the Chamber of Commerce. KSA Contract – Valid contract between the client and operator, with an expiration date of more than one Year. Excel File – To be completed by the client with the required details. TL/CR, Zakat Certificate , VAT Certificate

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