---
title: What is a WhatsApp Official Business Account? Meaning & examples
description: A WhatsApp Official Business Account shows a verified badge next to
  a business name. Learn who can get it, what Meta checks and why the tick is
  not guaranteed.
url: https://salemag.net/glossary/official-business-account
language: en
published: 2026-10-21
updated: 2026-10-21
author: SaleMag Team
tags:
  - official business account
  - green tick
  - whatsapp verification
---

# What is a WhatsApp Official Business Account? Meaning & examples

> An Official Business Account (OBA) is a WhatsApp Business Platform number that Meta has marked as an authentic, notable brand, shown with a verified badge next to the name. Businesses request it through WhatsApp Manager, and Meta decides based on verification and public recognition.

## What is an Official Business Account?

An **Official Business Account (OBA)** is a WhatsApp number on the Business Platform that Meta has reviewed and confirmed as an authentic, well-known brand. Customers see a verified badge next to the business name in chats and in the contact info. In Bangladesh this is still widely called the "green tick", although Meta now displays a blue check.

To request it, a business generally needs:

- a completed [Meta Business Verification](https://salemag.net/glossary/meta-business-verification),
- an approved display name that matches the brand,
- two-step verification turned on for the number,
- evidence that the brand is notable, such as independent news articles.

You submit the request in WhatsApp Manager or through your provider. Meta decides, and it can say no. Meta also offers a separate Meta Verified subscription in some markets, with its own terms.

## Why does it matter for sellers in Bangladesh?

Fake pages copying real brands are common in f-commerce. A verified badge tells customers they are talking to the real shop before they send an advance or share an address. But most small sellers do not need it to grow. A clear display name, a verified business, a good [quality rating](https://salemag.net/glossary/quality-rating) and fast replies matter more day to day.

## Example

A fashion brand with outlets in Dhaka and Chattogram has been covered by national newspapers. It completes business verification, enables two-step verification, and requests an OBA with links to that coverage. After approval, customers see the badge beside the brand name in every chat.

## Related terms

Meta Business Verification, WABA, quality rating.

See how SaleMag connects an official [WhatsApp Business API](https://salemag.net/features/whatsapp-business-api) number.

## FAQ

### Is the 'green tick' still green?

Meta now shows verified businesses on WhatsApp with a blue check. Many people in Bangladesh still call it the green tick.

### Can a small Facebook shop get an OBA?

It is possible but hard. Meta looks for a brand that people search for and that appears in independent news coverage, not just paid or promotional posts.

### Does the verified badge improve delivery or limits?

The badge shows trust; messaging limits depend on verification, quality and volume. An OBA is not required to sell on WhatsApp.