How to Get "Meta Verified" on WhatsApp Business Mobile App?

In this article we'll show you how you can get the Meta Verified badge (and blue tick) for your WhatsApp Business app phone number.

Note that Meta Verified for Business is a paid subscription and is only available to eligible businesses. To qualify, your account must meet the following requirements:

Applicant Eligibility

• Be 18 years or older.
• Use a phone number registered in a country where Meta Verified for WhatsApp is available.

Business Account Eligibility

Your WhatsApp Business Account must:

• Have a presence on the WhatsApp Business App for a certain number of days.
• Have sent at least one message recently.
• Be based in a country where Meta Verified for WhatsApp Business is available.
• Have a profile name and a profile picture.
• Not have an active subscription to WhatsApp Business Premium.
• Not have an active Meta Verified subscription through Meta Business Suite.

Steps to Verify Your Meta Business Account

Follow the steps below to subscribe to Meta Verified for Business:

1. Open your WhatsApp Business app and go to Settings.
2. Tap Meta Verified. If you don’t see this option, it may not be available to you yet. You can join this waitlist to be notified when it becomes available.
3. Tap Continue.
4. Next, select the subscription package that's recommended for your business.
5. Then, choose the account you want to verify. You can bundle your WhatsApp account with your linked Facebook or Instagram accounts and verify them together.
6. Tap Continue.
7. If your business account meets the eligibility requirements, you’ll be asked to set up your payment method and make the first payment. Note that this payment will be refunded if Meta is unable to verify your business.
8. Tap Next.
9. Select your business, then tap Next. If your business account isn't provided as an option, tap None of these matches my business.
10. Choose a verification method, then tap Next.
11. Provide your verification information, then tap Next or Submit.
12. Finally, tap Done.

That's it! Your application is now submitted. 

Meta typically reviews applications within three business days, although it may take longer depending on the volume of submissions.

Updated on: 18/12/2025