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“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford
Uncover the cost dynamics of bulk messaging using WhatsApp for Business in South Africa. Learn about pricing, benefits, and strategies to maximize ROI for your enterprise.
In an era where effective communication is paramount, businesses in South Africa are increasingly turning to WhatsApp for Business as an essential tool for engaging with customers at scale. This guide delves into the cost dynamics of bulk messaging using WhatsApp for Business, empowering medium to large enterprises with the insights needed to optimize their messaging strategy while maintaining compliance with local regulations.
WhatsApp for Business allows enterprises to directly interact with customers, share important updates, conduct transactions, and facilitate support. Its widespread usage among South Africans makes it a valuable tool for businesses aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
When considering bulk messaging on WhatsApp, businesses need to review several cost components:
The cost of using the WhatsApp Business API varies based on several factors:
WhatsApp offers two primary types of messages you can send through its Business API:
Enterprises should account for the following additional costs:
To ensure that the costs associated with bulk messaging translate into profitable outcomes, consider the following strategies:
Segment your audience based on real-time data to send more personalized messages, increasing engagement and conversion rates.
Track customer interactions and feedback to fine-tune messaging strategies, ensuring that communications are always relevant and timely.
Conduct periodic assessments of your WhatsApp messaging expenditure versus ROI to identify areas for cost-efficiency improvements.
Bulk messaging with WhatsApp for Business can be a viable component of your communication strategy, offering a blend of affordability and high engagement rates. By understanding the intricacies of associated costs and optimizing your approach, businesses can leverage this powerful platform to foster better customer relationships and drive growth.
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“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford
Get answers to common questions about Whatsapp For Business
Discover our comprehensive solution features designed to transform your business communication experience

Structured menu driven chatbot supported with AI and natural language processing, incorporating selection lists, click buttons and short cut keys. Language options, where the end user can select to be serviced in a predefined language of choice.

Our omnichannel service includes the delivery of large file batch WhatsApp template messages. A single file drives channel selection, including WhatsApp template messaging. Where Bidvest Data manages the self-help WhatsApp service, the messages can be distributed on this channel, or an alternative WhatsApp number can be created for bulk delivery of outbound template messages.

Seamless handing over to a live agent for chat support on our live agent chat portal and handing back to chatbot mode once the query has been resolved.

End user access to account information driven through API or as part of our document archive platform, and delivered inline as data, PDF, or access to a personalized unique microsite through URL, for a rich content service environment.

Supports electronic “card not present” payment integration to secure ecommerce payment gateways. This enables tracking and reconciliation of digital payments for the ease of the consumer, and improved collections for our customers.