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Encourage customers to refer friends and family with rewards for both referrer and referee.
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
{{1}} |
Customer name | Nicole |
{{2}} |
Company name | ChatMaxima |
{{3}} |
Referral reward | $25 credit each |
{{4}} |
Unique referral code | NICOLE25 |
Businesses across that leverage WhatsApp for customer communication see dramatically higher engagement rates. With a 98% open rate and average read time under 3 minutes, WhatsApp messages outperform email (20% open rate) and SMS (45% open rate) by a wide margin. Using the WhatsApp Business API for referral program invite messages ensures your communications are delivered instantly and read by your customers.
See how WhatsApp compares to other channels for sending referral program invite messages to your customers.
| Metric | SMS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Rate | 98% | 20% | 45% |
| Avg Read Time | < 3 min | 6+ hours | 30 min |
| Rich Media | Images, buttons, docs | HTML content | Text only |
| Two-way Chat | Instant replies | Slow | Limited |
| Cost per msg | Low | Lowest | High |
| CTA Buttons | Interactive buttons | Hyperlinks | Plain URL |
Follow these 4 simple steps to start sending this template to your customers
Click the "Copy Template" button above to copy the full message text with all variable placeholders to your clipboard.
Create a free account and connect your WhatsApp Business number through the WhatsApp Business API.
Paste the template in ChatMaxima's template manager, add sample values for each variable, and submit for Meta's approval (typically 24-48 hours).
Once approved, send the template to individual customers or in bulk campaigns. Set up automated triggers for hands-free messaging.
Here are 2 more variations of this template you can copy and use. Each variation offers a different tone or approach to suit your brand voice.
Sign up for ChatMaxima and import this template directly into your account. Connect your WhatsApp Business number and start sending in minutes.
Start for Free Book a DemoCommon questions about the Referral Program Invite WhatsApp template
WhatsApp referral messages see 7x higher share rates than email. The native share functionality makes it incredibly easy for customers to forward referral codes to friends.
Yes! Each variable placeholder ({{1}}, {{2}}, etc.) can be replaced with your own business-specific data. For example, customer names, order numbers, dates, and amounts. The variables are dynamically filled when you send the message through the WhatsApp Business API, allowing you to personalize each message for every recipient.
ChatMaxima offers integrations with popular platforms including Shopify, WooCommerce, HubSpot, Zoho, and more. You can set up automated triggers to send this template based on specific events (like new orders, payment due dates, or appointment bookings). Visit our integrations page to see all available connections and setup guides.
To get this template approved, copy the message text, log in to your WhatsApp Business API provider (like ChatMaxima), submit the template with the correct category (Marketing), and wait for Meta's review. Templates following our format typically get approved within 24-48 hours. Make sure to replace all variable placeholders with sample values when submitting.
WhatsApp Business API messages achieve a 98% open rate and near-100% delivery rate for opted-in users. This far exceeds email (20% open rate) and SMS (45% open rate). Messages are delivered instantly and most recipients read them within 3 minutes, making WhatsApp the most effective channel for time-sensitive referral program invite communications.
Yes, copying and using this template is completely free. You can copy the message text, customize the variables, and submit it through any WhatsApp Business API provider. To send messages at scale, you'll need a WhatsApp Business API account, which ChatMaxima provides with easy setup and competitive pricing.