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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2025 9:59 am
What it is: A "green tick" (Official Business Account) or "blue tick" (Meta Verified for Business, which is newer and offers more features for a subscription) badge next to your business name in WhatsApp.
Who can get it: Primarily available to businesses using the WhatsApp Business API. The process is usually initiated through your Meta Business Manager.
Benefits (as covered in the previous answer):
Enhanced Trust and Credibility
Increased Visibility and Brand Recognition
Improved Customer Engagement
Access to Full API whatsapp number list Features
Better Compliance Posture (demonstrates legitimacy)
How to get it:
Set up WhatsApp Business API: You need to be using the WhatsApp Business API, either directly through Meta's Cloud API or via a Meta-approved BSP.
Complete Meta Business Verification: Your business must be verified in Meta Business Manager. This usually involves submitting legal documents (e.g., trade license, utility bills) to prove your business's legal identity.
Meet WhatsApp's Eligibility Criteria: WhatsApp reviews applications for Official Business Accounts based on various factors, including the business's notoriety, industry, and adherence to WhatsApp's policies. Not all businesses using the API get the green tick, but Meta Verified for Business offers a paid option for the blue tick.
Apply for Verification: Once your business is verified in Meta Business Manager and you meet other criteria, you can apply for the green tick or subscribe to Meta Verified for Business through your WhatsApp Manager settings.
Who can get it: Primarily available to businesses using the WhatsApp Business API. The process is usually initiated through your Meta Business Manager.
Benefits (as covered in the previous answer):
Enhanced Trust and Credibility
Increased Visibility and Brand Recognition
Improved Customer Engagement
Access to Full API whatsapp number list Features
Better Compliance Posture (demonstrates legitimacy)
How to get it:
Set up WhatsApp Business API: You need to be using the WhatsApp Business API, either directly through Meta's Cloud API or via a Meta-approved BSP.
Complete Meta Business Verification: Your business must be verified in Meta Business Manager. This usually involves submitting legal documents (e.g., trade license, utility bills) to prove your business's legal identity.
Meet WhatsApp's Eligibility Criteria: WhatsApp reviews applications for Official Business Accounts based on various factors, including the business's notoriety, industry, and adherence to WhatsApp's policies. Not all businesses using the API get the green tick, but Meta Verified for Business offers a paid option for the blue tick.
Apply for Verification: Once your business is verified in Meta Business Manager and you meet other criteria, you can apply for the green tick or subscribe to Meta Verified for Business through your WhatsApp Manager settings.