---
title: What does BLOCK_NUMBER (Blocked) mean?
description: "Your message was **blocked** - the recipient number is on a block list, or the message was not allowed to be sent to this number. The message was not delivered. **What you can do:** Remove blocked numbers from your list. If you…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-does-block_number-blocked-mean/"
updated: "2026-04-30"
category: "Bulk SMS / Errors & Error Codes"
---

# What does BLOCK_NUMBER (Blocked) mean?

Your message was **blocked** - the recipient number is on a block list, or the message was not allowed to be sent to this number. The message was not delivered.

**What you can do:** Remove blocked numbers from your list. If you did not add the block, check with support or your account settings.

### More Related Articles

- [What does CTA Mismatch mean?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-does-cta-mismatch-mean/)
- [What does BLOCKED_TEMPLATE (Template blocked by operator) mean?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-does-blocked_template-template-blocked-by-operator-mean/)
- [What does NUMERIC_SENDER (Promo Numeric SenderId) mean?](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-does-numeric_sender-promo-numeric-senderid-mean/)

Found this useful?[Add as Preferred Source on Google](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=smsgatewaycenter.com)