Which WhatsApp category should a subscription renewal template use?+
Utility. A renewal notice is a transactional message tied to a plan the patient already subscribed to, so it belongs in the Utility category, not Marketing — as long as you keep it informational and don't add promotional or discount language.
Does this template need opt-in?+
Yes. Valid opt-in and consent still apply to every WhatsApp template. Utility messages are tied to an action the patient already took (subscribing to your plan), but you still need their consent to message them on WhatsApp before you send.
How is this template billed?+
WhatsApp bills per delivered message by category. Since Meta moved off per-conversation billing on 1 July 2025, every delivered utility message is charged at the utility rate. InfiQ applies transparent ₹ pricing on top of that rate, ex-GST — you see the Meta rate and the InfiQ rate before you send.
Can I edit the wording?+
Yes. You can change the copy freely as long as it stays within Utility category rules — informational, no promotions. Any edit means re-submitting the template for Meta approval, which typically clears within a day.
How quickly can I start sending it?+
Once Meta approves the template — usually within a day of a clean submission — you can send it instantly through InfiQ, triggered automatically off each patient's renewal date.
Can I send it in Hindi or another Indian language?+
Yes, and it's recommended for healthcare. Create a separate template for each language (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi and others). Regional-language renewal reminders usually see stronger read and response rates with Indian patients.
What if I want to add a discount to encourage early renewal?+
Then it becomes a Marketing message, not Utility. Create a separate Marketing template that carries the incentive and a required opt-out line (for example 'Reply STOP to opt out'). Keep this utility version clean so it stays in the cheaper, faster-approving category.
Will the 24-hour window affect this template?+
The 24-hour window is a free customer-service window, not a billing unit. A renewal reminder is a business-initiated template, so it's billed at the utility rate regardless of the window. If the patient replies, you then have a free 24-hour service window to answer their questions.