WhatsApp business verification and account badges require separate eligibility checks through the current official account process. “Green tick” is an older search term; use the verification option and terminology shown for your account.

Business identity checks, WhatsApp Platform setup and a visible verified badge are different decisions. Identify the task you need before paying for help or submitting documents. Starting with a WhatsApp API provider does not guarantee a badge.

What does a verified badge mean?

WhatsApp’s verified business accounts guidance explains that some accounts are verified based on notability and others through subscription products. A badge indicates an account verification process; it is not a promise about campaign results.

Keep these checks separate: business identity, messaging-account access, display-name review and eligibility for a verified badge. Confirm the route visible in the account before preparing an application.

  • Identity: Check that the profile and contact details match the business you intend to reach.
  • Messaging: Recipient permissions, message quality, templates and account limits still need attention.
  • Outcomes: Measure campaign results using your own reporting. A badge does not establish an open rate, delivery guarantee or freedom from restrictions.

Which verification route is available?

Check the current account interface and official help for your country, product and business. Avoid treating a single application checklist as universal.

Business identity and Platform account setup

Follow the identity and account checks requested in your Meta setup. Keep legal and business-profile details accurate. Completion of one check should not be presented as approval of a different badge or subscription request.

Meta Verified and other badge routes

Meta Verified for Business on WhatsApp is a subscription with eligibility and availability conditions. WhatsApp explains how to check whether the option is available in the Business app. Existing verified accounts can have a different route.

  • Availability: Check the product and options shown for your own account.
  • Requirements: Read the requested information and current eligibility rules for that route.
  • Decision: Wait for the account’s actual review result. A provider cannot guarantee approval or a review deadline.

Prepare your account review

Use this preparation checklist with the current official instructions:

Preparation checklist: identify the account owner, verify the business details, confirm the available route and costs, then follow the official review process. Keep the application status and any requested follow-up.

  1. Confirm the account: Identify the Business app or Platform account and the person who can administer it.
  2. Check the details: Review your business name, contact information and requested documents through the Meta Business Help Center and the account interface.
  3. Review costs and scope: Separate any Meta subscription from provider software, messaging usage and optional assistance.
  4. Follow the status: Submit only through the official route available to the account. Address requests in that interface; do not treat a provider’s estimate as an approval date.

What should you confirm with Wydely?

Ask the team to clarify the onboarding and account guidance available for your selected plan. Confirm the scope before relying on document review or application assistance.

  • Subscription: Review the current Wydely plans and confirm separate messaging, tax and payment charges.
  • Assistance: Ask which account checks the team can help explain, which steps you must complete and whether extra work has a separate cost.
  • Ownership: Keep control of your business assets and account access. Meta makes the applicable verification decision.

Read the WhatsApp Business API setup guide for messaging-account preparation. Content reviewed 27 October 2026 using the linked WhatsApp guidance; availability and requirements can change.

Frequently asked questions about verification

Does setting up the API give my business a badge?
No. Messaging-account setup and badge eligibility are separate checks. Confirm the route offered for your account.

Where should I apply?
Use the current official interface for your app or Platform account. For Meta Verified, check the available subscription option in the WhatsApp Business app and its eligibility guidance.

Which documents should I prepare?
Use the list requested by the official process for your business. Keep your details consistent and do not send private documents to an unverified third party.

Is verification always free?
No single cost statement covers every route. Meta Verified is a paid subscription; other verification processes and provider services have their own applicable conditions.

Can a provider guarantee approval or a deadline?
No. Confirm the current requirements and review status through the official process. Provider assistance does not replace Meta’s decision.