WhatsApp OTP API
Built for Indian apps
Send one-time passwords over WhatsApp. Cheaper than SMS, higher delivery rate, and your users already have WhatsApp. Works in Node.js, Python, PHP — integrate in under 15 minutes.
Integrate in 15 minutes
Two API calls. No SDK required. Works with any backend language.
Get your API key
Sign up → Settings → API Keys. Takes 30 seconds.
Call /otp/send
Pass phone number in E.164 format. User receives WhatsApp message instantly.
Call /otp/verify
Submit the OTP your user entered. Get back verified: true.
// Send WhatsApp OTP — Node.js
const response = await fetch('https://api.crm.emacronai.com/v1/otp/send', {
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
body: JSON.stringify({
phone: '+919876543210', // E.164 format
expiry: 300, // seconds (default: 300)
length: 6, // OTP length (4-8)
}),
});
const { request_id } = await response.json();
// Verify OTP
const verify = await fetch('https://api.crm.emacronai.com/v1/otp/verify', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({ request_id, otp: '482916' }),
});
const { verified } = await verify.json();
// verified: true ✅98%+
Delivery rate
vs ~85% for SMS
₹0.14
Minimum per OTP
SMS costs ₹0.45–0.68
< 3s
Avg delivery time
WhatsApp instant delivery
15 min
Integration time
2 API calls, any language
Who uses WhatsApp OTP
E-commerce & D2C
Replace SMS OTP on checkout. Higher completion rates because customers trust WhatsApp.
Fintech & Payments
Secure transaction verification. WhatsApp messages are end-to-end encrypted.
EdTech platforms
Cut OTP costs by 50-60% by switching from SMS to WhatsApp for login and registration.
Healthcare apps
Patient login and appointment confirmation via WhatsApp — HIPAA-friendly flow.
Logistics & mobility
Driver and customer OTP verification at scale. Handles 10k+ verifications/day.
SaaS products
Magic links and login codes via WhatsApp. Higher open rate than email alternatives.
WhatsApp OTP vs SMS OTP
Real cost and delivery comparison for Indian apps
SMS OTP
WhatsApp OTP (EmacronAI CRM)
Read the full breakdown: WhatsApp OTP vs SMS OTP: real cost data 2026 →
Start sending WhatsApp OTPs today
Free API key. No credit card. 1000 free OTPs to test. Production-ready in 15 minutes.