What do I need to request the OBA badge for my Corporate WhatsApp?

Eligibility requirements:

1. Verified Meta Business Manager

2. Approved WhatsApp Business Account (the business must comply with WhatsApp's Business Messaging Policy)

3. Two-factor authentication (2FA) enabled on the phone number

4. The phone number must have been registered as a WhatsApp Business API number for more than 30 days

5. The business phone number display name has been approved

Notability requirements:

1. Public brand presence that clearly demonstrates recognition

2. A professional website (that matches your Display Name and includes contact details)

3. At least 5 recent mentions (within the last 12 months) in organic media from reliable sources (not paid content, social media, or low-quality publications)

If you meet all eligibility and notability requirements, we can begin the application process.

We need:

1. Business website

2. Facebook Business ID

3. Phone number

4. Has the business been registered on the WhatsApp Business Platform for more than 30 days?

5. Is the business verified?

6. Does the phone number have 2FA enabled?

7. Is the Display Name approved?

8. 5 external/organic links (news articles, industry publications, or trustworthy reviews – not social media, paid, or promotional content)

9. And any additional information that helps Meta understand the impact and importance of your business

Please provide the requested information (1 to 9) so we can proceed with the OBA request. Go to tatodesk support with this information and submit your request.

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