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title: "SMS sender ID requirements in Portugal - PureSMS"
source: /destinations/portugal
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# 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 — one flat rate, no tiers, no minimums, pay as you go
- **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
- Gambling and betting content is permitted, but compliance with local law must be ensured before sending any gambling-related messaging.
- Brands that do not meet the opt-out rules can face high fines from the CNPD.

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

- [Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM)](https://anacom.pt/)
- [Statistics Portugal (INE)](https://ine.pt/)

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.

Start sending to Portugal in minutes — create a free account at https://new.puresms.app (no card required).