WhatsApp Green Tick in India: Verified Badge Guide (2026)
Short answer: WhatsApp uses verified badges to show that Meta has authenticated a business. The route depends on the account: some businesses may qualify as an Official Business Account, while eligible WhatsApp Business app users in India may see Meta Verified subscription options. A badge is not guaranteed, and the available route can change by account and region.
What does the WhatsApp verified badge mean?
A verified badge is a signal that Meta has verified a business using activity across Meta services or information and documents supplied by the business. WhatsApp says verified business accounts can include notable brands and businesses using subscription products such as Meta Verified or Meta One.
People still commonly search for “green tick,” but the badge and verification options have changed over time. Check the current badge shown in WhatsApp and the current name of the verification option in your account.
Verification can help customers recognize the account Meta checked. It does not guarantee higher message reads, fewer blocks, more sales, or a particular placement in WhatsApp search.
Two routes businesses may see
Official Business Account review
An Official Business Account (OBA) is a WhatsApp Business Platform account that Meta recognizes as an authentic, notable brand. Access to the request flow and eligibility are controlled by Meta. Being on the Business Platform or completing business verification does not guarantee OBA approval.
For API accounts, check the current WhatsApp Manager or Business Support Home for an OBA option and follow the instructions shown for that account. Meta can change where this request appears. Do not rely on third-party claims that a fixed number of news articles, a specific press outlet, or a guaranteed review time is required.
Meta Verified for the WhatsApp Business app
Meta also offers a paid Meta Verified subscription for eligible businesses using the WhatsApp Business app in India. Meta describes benefits such as a verified badge, account support, and impersonation protection. The subscription is separate from OBA review for a Business Platform account; check the WhatsApp Business app to see whether the offer is available to your business and what it costs.
What to check before applying
- Choose the route that matches your account. An app subscription and an OBA request are different options. Start with the account where you use WhatsApp for business.
- Make your business details consistent. Use the correct legal and public business name, website, category, and contact information across your Meta business assets.
- Complete any security and business checks Meta requests. Follow the requirements shown in your account. They can differ by product, business, and region.
- Read the current terms and price before subscribing. Meta Verified is a paid subscription. Check renewal, cancellation, and included benefits in the app before you confirm.
- Use only the official request or subscription flow. A provider cannot promise that Meta will approve a badge. Avoid anyone promising guaranteed approval or asking for your login code.
If Meta does not offer the option or declines a request
Check the account’s eligibility notice and Meta’s current help pages. If a request is declined, follow the reason and any re-application timing Meta gives you. Requirements and review times can change, so do not assume an old article or a service provider’s timeline applies to your account.
You can continue using WhatsApp Business without a verified badge. Keep your display name, profile information, website, and customer support details clear so customers can identify your business.
Official sources
- WhatsApp Help Center: About verified business accounts
- Meta: Meta Verified comes to WhatsApp
- Meta: Meta Verified availability for eligible small businesses in India
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