What is the setup process for WhatsApp Business Messages?
To send messages via WhatsApp, you can go through an official messaging partner like Messente to make your life easier. When you work with us, we’ll manage everything — from getting your account approved to the technical setup. You’ll just have to connect to our Omnichannel API to start sending.
How much does it cost to send WhatsApp Business Messages?
The first 1,000 service conversations that your WhatsApp Business account has each month are free of charge.
There are 2 parts to the price for a WhatsApp message:
The Meta fee billed directly by them through your Meta business account. The easiest way to check Meta pricing is with the WhatsApp pricing calculator
The Messente service fee
While we can’t give you a nice round number without more context, we can tell you that our pricing system is transparent. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay before you sign any contract.
Do customers need to opt in to receive WhatsApp Business Messages?
Yes. And this is very thoroughly monitored.
What countries is WhatsApp Business Messaging popular in?
WhatsApp is globally dominant and by far the biggest and fastest-growing OTT channel.
Country
WhatsApp Penetration (% of Mobile Users)
South Africa
96%
Brazil
93%
Mexico
92%
Italy
91%
Spain
90%
Argentina
90%
Germany
89%
Chile
89%
Colombia
88%
United Arab Emirates
87%
Peru
87%
Portugal
86%
Venezuela
86%
Turkey
84%
Pakistan
84%
Ecuador
84%
Nigeria
83%
Greece
82%
Netherlands
81%
For a more comprehensive list, get in touch with us!
What can I use WhatsApp Business for?
WhatsApp business messages can help you build your brand and stay in touch with customers. You can use it across the entire customer lifecycle, including for Authentication, Marketing, and Notifications.