Like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, WhatsApp will start the verification of business too. The verification was first tested on Window Phone Beta app, and new reports stated that testing has started on the Android WhatsApp Beta app. In the post announcing the feature, WhatsApp explained that a Verified WhatsApp business account can be recognized through a green badge with a white tick mark next to the contact’s name.
And aside from this, you will also know that you are chatting with a verified business account by the yellow colour of the chat. If you have already saved the contact of a business on your phone, the display name for the business account will be the name you used. However, if you didn’t NYGoodHealth save the contact of the business, you will see the verified name for the business.
Business Info section in a Verified WhatsApp business account
As reported by WABetaInfo, the verified WhatsApp business account would give businesses the option to add a little information about their services. The information would be displayed in the section called “Business Info” section and will carry information like the business address, real name, email address, website, and Instagram account.
Aside from the verified business account feature, another feature expected soon on WhatsApp is called the UPI integration. With this integration, you will be able to transfer money conveniently through WhatsApp.
What do you think about the verified Whatsapp business account? Would you contact businesses through it?
Via: NDTV.
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