--- title: "WhatsApp Business Platform: Reducción de Tarifas para Conversaciones de Utilidad en LATAM" id: "2940" type: "post" slug: "whatsapp-business-platform-reduccion-tarifas" published_at: "2024-07-19T17:10:39+00:00" modified_at: "2024-08-28T13:19:05+00:00" url: "https://www.simpletech.uy/en/whatsapp-business-platform-reduccion-tarifas/" markdown_url: "https://www.simpletech.uy/en/whatsapp-business-platform-reduccion-tarifas.md" excerpt: "Meta anunció una significativa reducción en las tarifas de las conversaciones de utilidad en WhatsApp Business Platform, a partir del 1 de agosto de 2024." taxonomy_category: - "Comunicaciones" taxonomy_post_tag: - "CHATBOTS" - "whatsapp" --- Meta has announced a significant reduction in utility conversation fees in **WhatsApp Business Platform**, effective from **August 1, 2024**This price reduction represents a key opportunity for companies in LATAM to optimize their communication costs and improve customer experience. ## Utility Templates Utility templates are typically triggered when the user performs an action or makes a request. These templates should provide detailed information related to the transaction, account, subscription, or ongoing interaction. For example, an order confirmation template should include the corresponding order number. See all types of templates [here](https://developers.facebook.com/docs/whatsapp/updates-to-pricing/new-template-guidelines/#authentication-templates) . ## **Details of new WhatsApp Business Platform Prices in LATAM** Meta has adjusted the rates for utility conversations for LATAM, allowing companies to take advantage of [WhatsApp Business](https://www.simpletech.uy/en/comunicaciones-para-empresas-en-whatsapp/) more cost-effectively. The old rates and the new rates are detailed below: **Argentina**: - **Before:** USD 0.0408 - **New price:** USD 0.0340 **Brazil**: - **Before:** USD 0.0350 - **New price:** USD 0.0080 **Chili**: - **Before:**USD 0.0586 - **New price:** USD 0.0200 **Colombia**: - **Before:** USD 0.0085 - **New price:** USD 0.0002 **Peru**: - **Before:**USD 0.0419 - **New price:**USD 0.0200 **Rest of LATAM**: - **Before:** USD 0.0494 - **New price:** USD 0.0113 This strategic change by Meta seeks to position WhatsApp Business as a more competitive option compared to other communication channels such as **SMS** or the **mail**, encouraging its use in a variety of customer interactions, especially in the post-sales field. ## **Impact of tariff reduction on businesses** Reducing rates on utility conversations allows businesses to consider WhatsApp as a more accessible and effective alternative to send critical messages to their customers and maintain a close relationship. This measure is especially beneficial for those companies that carry out post-sale communications, such as appointment reminders, shipping notifications, and other essential services that improve the customer experience. ## **Exploring New Features** In addition to the reduced rates for utility conversations, WhatsApp Business maintains competitive rates in other conversation categories, such as marketing, authentication, and service: These rates remain unchanged, but the reduction in utility rates suggests that Meta is committed to continually evaluating its prices to ensure they reflect the value and demand for its services. ## **Conclusion: An Opportunity to Optimize Communications** Meta’s rate reduction for utility conversations on WhatsApp Business Platform is great news for businesses in LATAM. Not only does it allow for a significant cost reduction, but it also offers an opportunity to improve communication and customer experience in a comprehensive way. 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