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Use a Smart Number on WhatsApp Business
Register your business on WhatsApp using a virtual UK landline, 01, 02 or 03, and stop handing out your personal mobile. 600+ area codes to choose from, active in hours.
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WhatsApp Business
Your Business · UK
+44 20 8123 4567
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Why pair them
A landline number gives your business profile real credibility
WhatsApp Business accepts landline numbers (not just mobiles), and Smart Numbers gives you 600+ UK 01 / 02 area codes, plus 03 numbers, to choose from. Customers see a proper UK business; you keep your personal mobile to yourself.
And the line still rings the normal way. Calls divert to your mobile, desk phone, MobeX app or our 24/7 live-answering team, exactly like any other Smart Number.
The pairing
20,000+ businesses already on Smart Numbers
600+ UK area codes available
Active in hours, port-in supported
From 99p / month, no fixed contract
How to set it up
Three steps to a WhatsApp Business landline
Pick your call package
Choose how the number routes, mobile, desk phone, MobeX app, or 24/7 live answering.
See call featuresSync with WhatsApp Business
Download WhatsApp Business from Meta, register with your Smart Number, and start messaging customers.
Download WhatsApp Business
Inside the app
What you get with WhatsApp Business
Product catalogue
Show your products and services right inside your WhatsApp Business profile.
Short links
A shareable WhatsApp short link to drop into email signatures, websites and social bios.
Quick replies + greetings
Auto-greeting messages and pre-canned quick replies for the questions you hear every day.
Labels & categories
Sort chats by tag, 'new customers', 'pending orders', 'support', and find the right one fast.
Available on iOS, Android, and desktop (Windows 8+ / macOS 10.10+), phone for chats, desktop for typing.
Why bother
The case for a WhatsApp business line
Meet customers where they are
WhatsApp is the most-used messaging app in 100+ countries with 2bn+ users, go to them instead of expecting them to email.
Business credibility
A verified business profile + a landline number signals trust. Far more credible than a personal mobile.
Rich communication
Share images, documents, location pins and voice notes. Run voice + video calls without leaving the app.
Global reach
International customers can reach you over WhatsApp for free. No call costs, no roaming charges.
Common questions
WhatsApp Business FAQs
Can WhatsApp Business use a landline number?+
Yes. WhatsApp Business accepts landline numbers (not just mobiles), register your Smart Numbers landline, receive the six-digit verification code by call, and you're live. No need to share your personal mobile.
How do I add a landline number to WhatsApp Business?+
Buy your Smart Number, download WhatsApp Business, register with the landline number, accept the verification code (delivered by call), then build your business profile. We can walk you through it on the phone if you'd prefer.
Is WhatsApp Business free?+
Yes, the app is free to download and chats / calls between WhatsApp users are free. Inbound calls from people not on WhatsApp route to your mobile, desk phone or live-answering line just like a normal landline call.
Can I run WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business on the same phone?+
Yes, as long as the two apps are linked to different numbers. Keep personal on your mobile, business on your Smart Number, one device, two cleanly separated lives.
Do I need a separate number for WhatsApp Business?+
Yes, your business profile needs its own number, which is why a virtual landline (01 / 02 / 03) is the perfect pairing. It also gives you a credible local presence on every chat.
What devices is WhatsApp Business available on?+
iOS, Android, plus desktop apps on Windows 8+ and macOS 10.10+. Most teams run it on a phone for chats and a desktop for typing.
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600+ UK area codes. From 99p a month. No contracts. We'll help you wire up WhatsApp Business if you want a hand.
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