SMS rules for Burkina Faso
+226
Sender ID restrictions
| Alphanumeric sender ID | Can be overwritten |
|---|---|
| Foreign numeric sender ID | Can be overwritten |
| Local numeric sender ID | Supported |
| Generic sender ID prohibited | Yes, you can |
| Sender ID can be changed | Yes, you can |
| Virtual number required | Yes, you can |
| Marketing requires opt-in | Yes, you can |
| P2P prohibited | Yes, you can |
| Handset DLR unavailable | No, you can't. |
Content restrictions
| Category | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling / Games | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: gambling, betting, casino |
| Political content | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: political |
| Religious content | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: religious |
| Marketing / Advertising | PROHIBITED | Detected from provider text: marketing, promotion |
Notes
Burkina Faso (BF) is located in Africa and has the country code 226. When sending SMS messages to this country, there are specific sender ID guidelines. Dynamic alphanumeric sender IDs are supported, while numeric sender IDs are allowed on all networks except Orange (61302) where the sender ID will be changed to ensure delivery. Generic sender IDs such as INFO, SMS and NOTICE are not allowed.
For marketing messages, prior consent from the recipients is required. It is important to note that P2P traffic is prohibited and no content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling may be sent. There are no additional content restrictions beyond those stated in our Acceptable Use Policy.
We do our best to ensure that all information on specific terms is up-to-date and accurate, but we cannot be held responsible for any changes in legislation. For more information and advice, please contact our experts.
For marketing messages, prior consent from the recipients is required. It is important to note that P2P traffic is prohibited and no content related to politics, religion, unsolicited promotion or gambling may be sent. There are no additional content restrictions beyond those stated in our Acceptable Use Policy.
We do our best to ensure that all information on specific terms is up-to-date and accurate, but we cannot be held responsible for any changes in legislation. For more information and advice, please contact our experts.
Last updated: April 20, 2026