Which WhatsApp category does this loyalty rewards template use?+
Marketing. It is promotional in intent, so it must be submitted as a Marketing template. Submitting it as Utility to save cost is the most common cause of rejection for loyalty and rewards content.
Do I need customer opt-in to send it?+
Yes. Marketing messages, including loyalty and points reminders, require explicit opt-in from the customer. Only broadcast this template to automotive customers who have agreed to receive promotional updates from your dealership or service centre.
How is this template billed?+
It is billed per delivered message at Meta's marketing rate for India. Since 1 July 2025 WhatsApp charges per delivered message by category rather than per 24-hour conversation, so each loyalty broadcast that reaches an opted-in customer is one marketing charge. On InfiQ that is Meta's live rate plus InfiQ's platform pricing, in ₹ ex-GST.
Can I edit the wording?+
Yes. You can change the body text as long as it stays within Marketing category rules, keeps a truthful reward claim and keeps the opt-out line. Any change to the wording needs to be re-submitted for Meta approval. Changing only the variable values does not require re-approval.
How soon can I start sending after I submit it?+
Template approval usually completes within a day. Once approved, you can broadcast it instantly to your opted-in automotive audience through InfiQ, and reuse the same approved template across future campaigns.
Why WhatsApp instead of SMS or email for loyalty rewards?+
Automotive customers open WhatsApp within minutes and can act on a tappable redeem button in one step, which typically drives far higher engagement than promotional SMS or email. The message also carries your outlet name and a personalised points balance, so it reads as a 1:1 note rather than a mass blast.
Can I send it in Hindi or a regional language?+
Yes. Create a translated version of the same template body in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil or your customers' language and submit it for approval. Regional-language variants tend to lift redemption in tier-2 and tier-3 markets where customers chat in their local language.
Do I own my WhatsApp Business account and number with InfiQ?+
Yes. InfiQ is an official Meta Business Partner and you retain full ownership of your WhatsApp Business Account, phone number and BSUID (Business-Scoped User ID) — nothing is locked to the platform.