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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
Explore the step-by-step process for setting up WhatsApp Business bulk templates, including best practices and compliance strategies tailored for enterprise communication in South Africa.
In the competitive landscape of enterprise communication in South Africa, WhatsApp Business has emerged as a pivotal tool for engaging customers efficiently and effectively. With bulk templates, businesses can streamline communication, enhance customer experience, and drive higher engagement rates. This comprehensive guide explores the step-by-step process of setting up WhatsApp Business bulk templates while sharing best practices tailored for medium to large enterprises in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and logistics.
WhatsApp Business bulk templates allow enterprises to send standardized messages to multiple users simultaneously, significantly improving communication efficiency. Some key benefits include:
Setting up WhatsApp Business bulk templates requires careful planning and compliance with the platform’s guidelines. Follow these steps to successfully create and implement bulk templates:
After creation, submit your templates for approval. WhatsApp will review and either approve or reject them based on compliance with their policies. Ensure that your templates are precise, relevant, and align with compliance requirements, particularly pertaining to customer consent.
To maximize the impact of your bulk messages, consider the following best practices:
Compliance is critical when utilizing WhatsApp Business for bulk messaging. Adhere strictly to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) to ensure that customer data is handled responsibly. Key considerations include:
Implementing WhatsApp Business bulk templates can significantly enhance communication efficiency for enterprises in South Africa. By following the setup process and adhering to best practices, businesses can foster stronger customer relationships and drive higher engagement rates. Start harnessing the power of WhatsApp Business today to transform your communication strategies and achieve your enterprise goals.
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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
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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.