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WhatsApp to charge businesses per message from October 1
AfricaWhatsApp Business Platform pricing change
WhatsApp will begin charging businesses for certain messages sent through the WhatsApp Business Platform from October 1, 2026.
The new charges will affect companies using the official WhatsApp Business Platform to manage customer conversations at scale.
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Key Takeaways
- The pricing change was disclosed in a WhatsApp Business Platform pricing update in July 2026
- Charges will apply to service messages
- WhatsApp will begin charging businesses for certain messages sent through the WhatsApp Business Platform from October 1, 2026
- WhatsApp will begin charging businesses for certain messages sent through the WhatsApp Business Platform from October 1, 2026
- The pricing change was disclosed in a WhatsApp Business Platform pricing update in July 2026
- Charges will apply to service messages
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Expected Outcomes
- Businesses may need to adjust their messaging strategies and budgets
Why It Matters
The change may impact how businesses communicate with customers through WhatsApp
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