🇵🇹 SMS Destination Guide for Portugal

Country dialing code: +351. We deliver to 5 mobile network operators within Portugal, including Portugal MEO and Vodafone. Learn how to send compliant SMS to Portugal with our guide below.

Price per SMS

1.1p ex VAT

Two-way support

Coming soon

Sender ID Types

  • Alphanumeric

    Your brand name as the sender

    Supported

    • Not overwritten. Messages arrive under your brand name exactly as you send it.
    • Send from your brand, with a different sender name per message if you like.
    • Unregistered senders still deliver.
    • Generic sender names (“Alert”, “Info”…) are not permitted.

  • Long code

    VMN / phone number

    Supported

    • Numeric Sender IDs are supported, LVNs may also be offered by Vonage's 2-way service..
    • Needed for two-way messaging and replies.

  • Short code

    Five-digit sender

    Supported

    • Best for high-volume campaigns.

Sender ID registration is not required in Portugal. Instead, we approve all senders ourselves: PureSMS's own KYC and Sender ID verification applies to every account before a single message is sent for your safety and security.

Portugal's mobile networks

One flat 1.1p rate covers every network we reach in Portugal.

  • Portugal MEO 5.1M subscribers
  • Vodafone Portugal 3.6M subscribers
  • Portugal NOS 3.3M subscribers
  • Digi Portugal 20k subscribers

Plus 1 further network, all at the same rate. We don't charge per-carrier fees, so you always know what you're paying.

Compliance in Portugal

  • Opt-in: Yes, recipients must have agreed to hear from you
  • Opt-out: Varies
  • Restricted content: Adult · Gambling · P2p traffic · Political · Religious · Tobacco · Unsolicited promotional

These rules are what we generally check against, however they may not be up-to-date. We'll always keep you informed of what is needed for each destination throughout any registration process.

Regulators & industry bodies

Guidance last reviewed 2026-08-01.

Frequently asked

Can I use my brand name as the sender ID in Portugal?

Alphanumeric sender IDs are supported in Portugal — you can send from your brand name without registering it first.

Can I use a phone number as the sender in Portugal?

Yes, numeric long code senders are supported.

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