Can I call a customer on WhatsApp to confirm an order?
Updated 1 October 2026
Only on the Cloud API, and only with the customer's permission. The Business app does not support these calling features.
- Permission: your business must have the customer's permission before it calls them on WhatsApp.
- Countries: business calls are not available when the business number starts with the United States, Canada, Egypt, Vietnam or Nigeria code.
- Number: the calling API needs a number on the Cloud API, not the Business app.
- Confirm by written message with the total, time and address, so there is a record. Call by normal phone only if the customer asks.
Confirm orders without phoning
Automatic order updates on WhatsApp confirm each order in writing. The customer's live order-status page shows progress, so your staff do not need to phone to confirm.
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- Calling, Meta for Developers, read 2026-10-01
