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WhatsApp authentication templates let you deliver one-time passwords with copy-code and one-tap autofill buttons. Here is how they work, how to set them up, and when to use WhatsApp OTP alongside SMS.
Every business-initiated WhatsApp message needs an approved template. Here are the three categories, the rules Meta uses to approve or reject them, and 25 copy-ready examples for Indian businesses.
The WhatsApp verified badge only goes to numbers on the Business Platform (API) — the free app can't get it. Here's the current five-point checklist, how to apply, and how it differs from paid Meta Verified.
From 1 October 2026, Meta charges for every service message your business sends inside the 24-hour customer service window — but the first 1,000 per phone number, per month, are free. Here is the complete INR rate card, what Splashify Pro bills on top, and what it actually costs an Indian brand.
White-labelling the WhatsApp Business API lets agencies sell messaging under their own brand, set their own pricing and keep the margin — without becoming a Meta partner or building anything. This 2026 guide covers how the model works, the real economics with INR numbers, what to look for in a platform, and how to launch.
WhatsApp Business Calling lets businesses make and receive voice calls right inside WhatsApp — data-only, encrypted, with no PSTN charges or DLT registration. This 2026 guide covers what it is, how the Calling API works, pricing, availability in India, use cases and best practices.
The WhatsApp Business API lets businesses message customers at scale with automation, chatbots and a team inbox. This complete 2026 guide explains what it is, how it differs from the WhatsApp Business app, what it costs, the new Cloud API and Coexistence, how to get set up, and how to get verified.
Estimate your monthly WhatsApp Business API cost in seconds. Enter your marketing, utility and authentication message volumes and our free calculator shows your bill using Meta's 2026 India rates — provider markup and 18% GST included.
How much does the WhatsApp Business API cost in India in 2026? A clear breakdown of Meta's per-message rates by category, the platform fee and markup layer, GST, worked cost examples, and how to cut your messaging bill.
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Three plans: Growth ₹999/month (1 team member), Advanced ₹2,999/month (5 team members) and Enterprise ₹7,999/month (15 team members). All in INR, plus GST. Quarterly billing saves 5% and yearly billing saves 10%. WhatsApp message charges are billed on top of the plan, per message you send.
Yes. The 7-day free trial gives you full feature access and needs no payment method. Messages you send during the trial are still charged at the message prices on the pricing page, from a prepaid wallet you top up.
Most teams are live within 1-2 hours via Meta Embedded Signup. You'll need a Meta Business Account, a phone number not currently registered with WhatsApp, and basic business verification documents.
The verified badge is granted by Meta, not by any provider, once your business meets Meta's criteria. Verify your business on Meta first; our team can walk you through the request.
Yes. Export your contacts, connect your WhatsApp Business number through Meta's guided signup, then import your contacts and add your templates again. Our team helps you on WhatsApp while you switch.
Yes. We comply with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) and GDPR for EU contacts. Data subject rights (access, delete, export) are supported through our data request page.
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