The green tick beside your name marks an Official Business Account. Meta grants it; no provider can sell it or guarantee it.
Before you can apply
- Your number is live on the WhatsApp Business API
- Your business is verified in Business Manager
- Your display name is approved and matches your brand
What Meta weighs
The decision is mostly about notability: whether your brand has a presence Meta can see independently. Coverage in news outlets, a substantial following, or a well-known trading name all count. A business that exists only as a website and a phone number is usually declined.