WhatsApp Business API Pricing in Egypt (2026)
Meta charges per message in Egypt, billed in USD: marketing $0.0644, utility $0.0036, authentication $0.0036 per message (plus 14% VAT). Full breakdown, volume discounts, and the October 1, 2026 changes.
WhatsApp Business API Rates in Egypt (per message)
Meta's per-message rates for Egypt, effective July 1, 2026, from Meta's official USD rate card. Egypt is billed in USD.
| Category | Rate (USD / message) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $0.0644 | Charged on every delivery |
| Utility | $0.0036 | Free inside the 24h customer service window; charged outside it. Volume discounts apply. |
| Authentication | $0.0036 | Charged outside the service window. Volume discounts apply. |
| Authentication-International | $0.0650 | For authentication messages delivered to Egypt from international senders |
| Service | Free* | Non-template replies inside the 24h window |
VAT: Rates are exclusive of 14% VAT, added on your invoice in Egypt.
*Service is free today, and utility is free inside the 24-hour customer service window; both become chargeable from October 1, 2026. Verify against Meta's official rate card.
Egypt Volume-Tier Pricing (Utility & Authentication)
Utility and authentication rates fall as monthly volume grows, up to 25% off. Marketing is not tiered.
| Discount | Utility & Auth rate (USD) |
|---|---|
| List rate | $0.0036 |
| -5% | $0.0034 |
| -10% | $0.0032 |
| -15% | $0.0031 |
| -20% | $0.0029 |
| -25% | $0.0027 |
Tiered rates apply to the messages within each tier. See Meta's volume tiers for exact thresholds.
What It Costs to Send WhatsApp Messages in Egypt
Meta's fee for marketing messages at $0.0644 each, including 14% VAT.
| Marketing messages / month | Meta fee (USD) | + 14% VAT | With ChatMaxima ($19 flat) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $64.40 | $73.42 | $73.42 + $19 |
| 10,000 | $644 | $734.16 | $734.16 + $19 |
| 100,000 | $6,440 | $7,341.60 | $7,341.60 + $19 |
Utility and authentication cost far less ($0.0036 each) and are free inside the customer service window until October 1, 2026. Use the pricing calculator for your exact mix.
Providers & Setup in Egypt
A WhatsApp-first region
WhatsApp is the leading messaging app across Egypt and MENA, making the business API valuable for support and commerce. Charges are billed in USD plus 14% VAT.
Providers in Egypt
Regional BSPs such as Unifonic and global providers plus Meta Cloud API partners serve Egypt. Meta's per-message rate is identical across all, only the platform fee differs.
No-markup, green tick free
The green tick is free from Meta. ChatMaxima charges a flat $19/mo with no per-message markup and no setup fee.
Get started with ChatMaxima's WhatsApp API, onboarding help included.
How per-message billing works
Since July 1, 2025, Meta bills per message delivered. Utility and service messages are free inside the 24-hour customer service window, and everything is free for 72 hours inside a Click-to-WhatsApp free entry point window.
Read the full per-message model »Changes coming in 2026
From August 1, 2026, AI replies get a new per-token "Meta Business Agent" charge. From October 1, 2026, utility and service messages inside the service window become chargeable.
See the full 2026 changes »Predictable WhatsApp Costs in Egypt
ChatMaxima charges a flat $19/month. You pay Meta's direct per-message rates with no markup, plus the full omnichannel inbox, AI agents, and WhatsApp integration.
See ChatMaxima Pricing Global (USD) PricingPer-message USD rates from Meta's official rate card, effective July 1, 2026. Verify at Meta's WhatsApp pricing page.
WhatsApp API Pricing Egypt: FAQs
Meta charges per message in USD: marketing $0.0644, utility $0.0036, authentication $0.0036 (effective July 1, 2026), plus 14% VAT. Service is free today, and utility is free inside the 24-hour service window.
Yes. 14% VAT applies on top of Meta's per-message rates and your BSP's platform fee.
Meta's per-message rate is identical across BSPs, so the cheapest adds the least. ChatMaxima charges a flat $19/month with no per-message markup.
Yes, for utility and authentication messages, from -5% down to -25% as monthly volume grows. Marketing is not tiered.