Summary
The Wati referral program allows eligible existing subscribers to invite friends or colleagues to Wati and earn in-product credits when those referrals subscribe to a paid plan. New users who join through a referral receive a limited-time discount on eligible plans. This article explains eligibility, rewards, and important rules for both referrers and referees.
Instructions
The referral program is designed to reward long-term usage:
Referrers earn monthly in-product credits when their referrals stay on a paid plan.
Referees receive a discount automatically applied at checkout when they subscribe through a referral link.
Note:
All rewards are issued as in-product credits that can be used to send messages in Wati.
Who is eligible for the referral program?'
The referral program is currently in beta and available only to select Wati customers.
To check if you’re eligible, log in to your Wati account and look for the gift box icon in the bottom-right corner.
Referrer rewards (existing subscribers)
If you are an eligible Wati subscriber, you earn rewards when someone you refer subscribes to a paid plan.
Reward details
India
Earn ₹1,500 in credits per month while the referral stays on a paid plan
Maximum of ₹4,500 per referral
Other countries
Earn $25 in credits per month while the referral stays on a paid plan
Maximum of $75 per referral
How referrers earn credits
₹1,500 / $25 when the referral subscribes to a paid plan (Month 1)
₹1,500 / $25 again in Month 2 if the referral renews
₹1,500 / $25 again in Month 3 if the referral renews
A maximum cap applies (₹4,500 / $75 per referral)
Important notes for referrers
Credits are in-product only
Credits are not transferable and not convertible to cash
Credits stop if the referral cancels or leaves the paid plan
One referrer can invite multiple users, with no maximum limit
Referee rewards (new subscribers)
If you are a new user joining Wati through a referral link, you may receive a discount on your subscription.
Discount details
40% off for the first 3 months on eligible paid plans
If you choose an annual plan, this works out to approximately 10% off the total annual price
The discount is applied automatically at checkout
Not eligible for discounts
Pay As You Go (PAYG) plan customers
Accounts that only sign up for a free trial without subscribing to a paid plan
How does Wati referral program work
Every eligible subscriber (and each user or operator under the Wati account) receives a unique referral link
The link can be accessed and shared directly from within the Wati product
When a new user clicks the referral link:
They are taken to a referral-specific landing page
The 40% discount is automatically applied at checkout
If the referral subscribes to a Growth, Pro, or Business plan:
Wati tracks the purchase
The referrer receives the first credit reward within approximately 5 days
If the referral renews in Month 2 and Month 3:
Additional credit rewards are issued automatically
Each reward is credited within approximately 5 days after renewal
If the referral purchases an annual plan:
The referrer receives all 3 months of credit rewards at once
Credits are issued approximately 5 days after the annual purchase is processed
Notifications for referrers
Referrers are notified whenever referral credits are issued.
Notification channels
In-app notifications
Email notifications
Referral component inside the Wati product
Additional details, such as a masked email address of the referral who signed up or made a purchase, are visible directly in the referral component.
Key rules for referrers
Rewards apply only if the referral is a new Wati customer
If an existing or past Wati subscriber uses a referral link:
No rewards will be issued
Any issued rewards may be clawed back
Referrals must subscribe to Growth, Pro, or Business plans
Rewards do not apply to:
Pay As You Go plans
Free trial sign-ups without a paid subscription
Key rules for referees (new subscribers)
The discount coupon is automatically applied at checkout
No manual coupon code entry is required
If the coupon is removed:
It cannot be re-added manually
The referral link must be clicked again
The coupon applies only if the referee’s email address has no past paid invoices on Wati
The discount applies to the plan price only, not to add-ons
No discount is available for Pay As You Go (PAYG) plans
Key details about referral credits
Referral credits are combined with regular credits
There is no separate breakdown between referral credits and regular credits
Referral credits do not expire
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Eligibility and access
1. Who can participate in the Wati referral program?
The referral program is currently in beta and available only to select Wati customers. You can check your eligibility by logging in to your Wati account and looking for the gift box icon in the bottom-right corner.
2. Can I refer someone who has used Wati before?
No. Rewards apply only if the referral is a new Wati customer. If an existing or past Wati subscriber uses a referral link, no rewards will be issued and any credited rewards may be clawed back.
Referrer rewards (existing subscribers)
3. What rewards do referrers receive?
Referrers earn monthly in-product credits as long as the referred user stays on a paid plan. Credits are capped per referral and differ by country.
4. How much credit can I earn per referral?
In India, you can earn ₹1,500 per month, up to a maximum of ₹4,500 per referral. In other countries, you earn $25 per month, capped at $75 per referral.
5. When are referral credits issued?
Credits are issued approximately 5 days after the referral subscribes or renews. For annual plan purchases, all three months of credits are issued at once, around 5 days after the purchase is processed.
Referee benefits (new subscribers)
6. What discount do new users get through a referral?
New users receive 40% off for the first 3 months on eligible paid plans. For annual plans, this works out to roughly 10% off the total annual price. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.
7. Which plans are not eligible for referral discounts?
Pay As You Go (PAYG) plans and accounts that only sign up for a free trial without moving to a paid plan are not eligible for referral discounts.
Credits, rules, and limitations
8. How can referral credits be used?
All referral rewards are issued as in-product credits. These credits can only be used to send messages in Wati and are not transferable or convertible to cash.
9. Do referral credits expire or have a separate balance?
Referral credits do not expire and are combined with your regular credits. There is no separate breakdown between referral credits and standard credits in your account.