Which WhatsApp category should I use for this template?+
Utility. A subscription renewal reminder is transactional — it's tied to an existing membership and a scheduled billing event — so it belongs in the utility category, which bills at the lower utility rate per delivered message.
Does the client need to opt in to receive it?+
Yes. Consent still applies for all outbound templates. Utility messages are tied to a real account action, but you should have captured the client's opt-in when they signed up for the membership and be able to show it if asked.
Can I add a renewal discount to this message?+
Not in the utility version. Adding an offer or discount reclassifies the template as marketing and risks rejection. If you want to bundle an incentive, build a separate marketing template — it bills at the marketing rate and must include an opt-out line.
How is this message billed?+
WhatsApp bills per delivered message by category since 1 July 2025. Each renewal reminder is charged once at the utility rate when delivered. The 24-hour window is a free service window for replies, not a billing unit. Through InfiQ you pay transparent ₹ pricing, ex-GST.
How quickly can I start sending after submitting?+
Clean utility templates are usually approved within a day. Once approved, you can send instantly and at scale through InfiQ, triggered from your booking or billing system the moment a plan enters its renewal window.
Can I edit the wording after approval?+
Yes, but any change re-enters review. Keep edits within utility rules — factual, no promotional language — and re-submit. It's worth maintaining separate approved templates for monthly memberships, prepaid packs and annual plans so each reads precisely.
Can I send it in Hindi or a regional language?+
Yes. Create the template in the language your clients read rather than mixing languages in one message. A native-language renewal reminder consistently performs better for local salon and spa clientele.
What do the buttons do?+
'Renew now' can deep-link to your payment page for a one-tap renewal, 'Manage plan' opens the client's membership or card-on-file details, and 'Talk to us' starts a WhatsApp conversation with your front desk within the free service window.