Is Your WhatsApp Account Green Tick Verified?
If not, why wait? Contact us today and get your business account verified to increase brand loyalty and gain business growth. The process for verifying a business on WhatsApp is distinct from the verification process for WhatsApp API.
This tutorial will guide you through the steps of obtaining WhatsApp business verification and explain how to do it effortlessly. It’s worth noting that while a business may be authorized to use WhatsApp APIs, they may not necessarily have a Green Tick verification badge.
What is WhatsApp green tick?
Benefits of WhatsApp verified badge?
✅ The Green tick badge signifies that your brand is authentic, distinctive, and reliable.
✅ Obtaining the Green tick badge can decrease the frequency with which your customers block you.
✅ It may also enhance the read rate of your messages, resulting in a higher return on investment (ROI) for your messaging expenses.
✅ It can eventually become an integral part of your overall branding.
✅ Customers can view your brand name even if they don’t save your business contact information, resulting in more confidence.
Advantages and disadvantages of a WhatsApp verification badge
Advantages
✅ Indicates to users that the account is authentic and secure to interact with, resulting in increased engagement and fewer negative actions like blocking the WhatsApp phone number.
✅ Your brand name will be displayed rather than your phone number.
Disadvantages
✅ To apply, a WhatsApp API account is required.
✅ It can be difficult to obtain a green tick verification badge.
Green Tick or an Official Business account
WhatsApp is searching for innovative methods to connect customers with the businesses they care about. Once WhatsApp confirms that your phone number belongs to a business, a green tick badge ✅ will display next to your profile picture. This badge indicates that WhatsApp has verified your phone number.
To apply for the Green Tick badge, you must first be approved for WhatsApp Business APIs. Only a small number of businesses meet WhatsApp’s criteria for an official business account. WhatsApp usually grants a Green Tick or an Official Business account to only the most reputable and trustworthy businesses.
Types of WhatsApp business accounts
✅ Official Business Account
✅ Business Account (Has API access, but no Green Tick)
Business Solution Provider
Begin by applying for WhatsApp API access via a WhatsApp Business Solution Provider (BSP), such as WATI
Business API
Once your WhatsApp Business API access is granted, you can contact your BSP to apply for the Green Tick badge.
To approve
However, if your business is not reputable, the green tick application may be denied. WhatsApp retains the authority to approve your green tick, and the BSP has no involvement in the process.
How to verify a WhatsApp business account?
frequently asked questions FAQs
Is it possible to use WhatsApp APIs without a green tick badge?
Yes, it is. The absence of a green tick badge on your account does not restrict you from utilizing WhatsApp Business APIs. You may continue to utilize all WhatsApp API features without a green tick badge. If your number has been approved for WhatsApp API, you have the ability to:
✅ Send marketing campaigns and promotional messages to a broad audience on WhatsApp.
✅ Run WhatsApp chat ads. [Read] Learn How to Create Click to WhatsApp Ads.
✅ Schedule WhatsApp messages in large volumes.
What is the eligibility to get a WhatsApp green badge?
To be eligible for a green tick badge, ✅ you must meet the following criteria:
✅ You must have a WhatsApp API approved business account.
✅ You must enable two-step authentication for added security.
✅ Verified Facebook Business Manager account is a must.
✅ You must be a business entity (individuals are not allowed at this time).
✅ It is recommended that you operate at a Tier 2 or higher messaging level.
✅ You must be a reputable and noteworthy brand.