How to Get the WhatsApp Blue Tick (the Old Green Tick)

The WhatsApp blue tick explained: the old green tick is now blue, the two ways to get it, the requirements, and what to do while you wait.

The Chatmizer team7 min read

The short answer

The WhatsApp blue tick is the verified badge for businesses (it used to be a green tick). There are two routes: Meta Verified for Business, a paid subscription available in a growing list of countries, and an Official Business Account on the WhatsApp Business Platform for notable brands. Both need a verified business and a consistent business name; the badge is never guaranteed.

Customers trust a badge. On WhatsApp, where scam messages are common, a verified name next to your number makes people more likely to reply, share their address and pay. Here's how the badge works today and how to give yourself the best chance of getting it.

Green tick or blue tick?

Meta unified its verification badges across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, so the WhatsApp “green tick” became a blue checkmark. Businesses that already had the green tick moved to the blue one; there's no separate green tick to apply for anymore.

Route 1: Meta Verified for Business

A monthly subscription from Meta for businesses that verify who they are. It brings the badge plus extra account protection and support. It's rolling out country by country, and the option appears in the WhatsApp Business app (Settings → Meta Verified) where it's available.

Route 2: Official Business Account on the API

Businesses on the WhatsApp Business Platform can request an Official Business Account through their provider or WhatsApp Manager. Meta reviews it and grants it to businesses it considers notable — typically brands with real press coverage and a recognised name — not every request.

What Meta looks for

  • Business verification completed in Meta Business Manager (legal name, address, documents).
  • Two-step verification turned on for the number.
  • A display name that matches your brand and follows WhatsApp's naming rules.
  • Notability: articles about your business in independent publications (paid or promotional content doesn't count).
  • A complete business profile: description, address, website, hours.

What builds trust while you wait

  1. 1Use a WhatsApp Business number with a full profile, logo and catalog.
  2. 2Verify your business in Meta Business Manager — it also raises your messaging limits on the API.
  3. 3Put your WhatsApp number on your website, Instagram and Google profile so customers can check it's you.
  4. 4Answer fast and consistently — a professional reply in seconds builds more trust than any badge.

Chatmizer connects your verified number to the official WhatsApp Business Platform, with an AI agent that answers instantly and a shared inbox for your team.

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Does the badge change how WhatsApp works?

No. Templates, the 24-hour messaging window and pricing work the same with or without a badge. The badge changes how much customers trust the name they see.

Frequently asked questions

Is the WhatsApp green tick still available?

The badge is now blue. Meta replaced the WhatsApp green tick with a blue checkmark, and existing green ticks moved over.

How much does the WhatsApp blue tick cost?

Meta Verified for Business is a monthly subscription whose price depends on the country. An Official Business Account on the API has no Meta fee but is granted only to notable businesses.

Can a small business get the blue tick?

Through Meta Verified for Business, where available, yes — it's based on verifying your business rather than fame. The Official Business Account route favours well-known brands.

How long does WhatsApp verification take?

Business verification in Meta Business Manager often takes a few days. Badge reviews vary; Meta doesn't publish fixed times.

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