What is the WhatsApp blue tick

The blue tick next to a business name on WhatsApp means the business phone number has been granted Official Business Account (OBA) status by Meta — that is, Meta has confirmed it belongs to an authentic, notable brand. It gives the people who message the account confidence that they are not dealing with an impersonator.
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Why You Need to Get Verified on WhatsApp

  • Increases customer trust and brand credibility.
  • Can significantly boost engagement rates.
  • Makes your business look more professional.

Requirements for Verifying Your WhatsApp API Account

Meta grants Official Business Account status only to business phone numbers on the WhatsApp Business Platform. It is not available for WhatsApp Business app numbers, employee numbers, or test accounts.

To be eligible, all of the following must be true:

  • Your number is on the WhatsApp Business Platform through a provider:

Access to the WhatsApp Business API requires working with an official Business Solution Provider (BSP). This is where Alaaqat comes in, as your WhatsApp API service provider.

  • The number has been registered for at least 30 days:

The business phone number must have been registered on the WhatsApp Business Platform for at least 30 days before you submit a request.

  • Meta business verification:

The business portfolio that owns the number must be verified through Meta business verification. This requires your legal business name as registered with local authorities, your business address, email and phone number, along with supporting documents such as a tax certificate or a registration certificate.

  • Display name approval:

The business phone number's display name must be submitted and approved. It is what users see in WhatsApp, so it should clearly represent your business and comply with WhatsApp's naming guidelines.

  • Two-step verification enabled:

Two-step verification must be turned on for the business phone number before you submit the request.

  • Compliance with the WhatsApp Business Messaging Policy:

Your business must comply with the WhatsApp Business Messaging Policy and the WhatsApp Commerce Policy.

{info} Notability helps. Meta reserves the badge for brands people recognize. Meta does not publish a notability checklist, but it is common practice to prepare three to five links to reputable news sites or media channels that mention your brand. Make sure the coverage is organic and not paid promotion.

Steps to apply for Blue Tick verification

Once you have met the requirements above, follow these steps to submit your request:

  1. Log in to your WhatsApp Manager through Meta Business Manager.
  2. Under the Overview section, select the phone number associated with your account.


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  1. Make sure two-step verification is enabled for the selected phone number. This must be done before you submit your request.


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  1. Go to Phone numbers > Profile > Official business account and, once all required business information is filled in and approved, click Submit request.


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  1. Meta reviews the request and notifies you of the outcome through the contact method you provided. Meta does not publish a guaranteed review time.

{info} If your request is rejected, you can submit a new one after 30 days. Use that time to strengthen the weak points — most often display name, business verification details, or brand notability.