# 30 September : WhatsApp Message Price Changes

### 📢 WhatsApp Message Price Changes

WhatsApp has updated the cost of sending business messages in some countries. These new prices will apply from October 1, 2025.

#### What this means for you <a href="#qs9owscvnovk" id="qs9owscvnovk"></a>

The cost of sending WhatsApp messages may increase or decrease depending on the country and type of message you send.

#### Country-wise changes <a href="#tr5hyg4tid7w" id="tr5hyg4tid7w"></a>

●      UAE: Marketing messages will cost a bit more

●      Colombia: Utility and Authentication messages will cost more

●      Mexico: Marketing messages will become cheaper

●      Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt: Utility and Authentication messages will become cheaper

●      Zimbabwe: Messages to numbers starting with +263 will now follow “Rest of Africa” pricing

### 🔔 Pricing Update Notification in Gallabox <a href="#id-4wsbbmkwnmc8" id="id-4wsbbmkwnmc8"></a>

To make sure everyone is aware of these changes:

●      You will see a banner notification in Gallabox when you log in.

●      This banner will appear for all users, even if your country is not affected.

●      Clicking “Learn More” will show you full pricing details.

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