Meta offers eligible businesses the opportunity to utilize free business phone numbers for WhatsApp, with key features designed for convenience and efficiency. These numbers are ideal for businesses with a verified Facebook Business account and a Cloud API number that already has a 1K messaging limit.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for free WhatsApp business numbers:
- Your Facebook Business account must be verified.
- You must have a Cloud API number associated with your account, with a 1K messaging limit.
If your account meets these requirements, the option to claim free numbers will appear during the embedded signup process.
Key Features of Free WhatsApp Numbers
While these numbers work similarly to regular business phone numbers—including display name review, adherence to conversation-based pricing, and quality ratings—there are a few important differences:
- US-Based Numbers
- Free numbers come with a +1 (US) country calling code.
- They feature a 555 area code, setting them apart from standard numbers.
- Automatic Verification
- These numbers are pre-verified by Meta, eliminating the need for manual verification processes.
- Platform Restrictions
- Free numbers are exclusively tied to the WhatsApp Business platform.
- They cannot be migrated to another WhatsApp Business Account or used outside of the platform.
- CTWA Ads and Buttons
These numbers cannot be used in Click-to-WhatsApp (CTWA) ads or buttons.
Why Choose Free WhatsApp Numbers?
Free business numbers provide a quick and easy way to establish a presence on WhatsApp without additional setup costs. They are ideal for businesses looking to test or expand their WhatsApp messaging capabilities.
For more information or support regarding free WhatsApp numbers, reach out to WePOS Support at support@wepos.ai.
