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Turn WhatsApp Into Your Most Powerful Sales Channel

Meet customers where they already are. Enable complete shopping experiences—from discovery to checkout—in the world's most popular messaging app.

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Commerce is Happening on WhatsApp

Over 2 billion users. The preferred channel for business communication. WhatsApp isn't just for chatting—it's a full-fledged commerce platform waiting to be unlocked.

Everything You Need to Sell on WhatsApp

Our WhatsApp Store solution embeds VTEX's commerce capabilities directly into the conversational experience, driving sales and customer loyalty.

Native WhatsApp Integration

Official WhatsApp Business API integration with full catalog sync, rich media support, and interactive message templates.

Full Commerce Capabilities

Complete shopping experience including product search, cart management, checkout, and payment—all within WhatsApp.

Multi-Language Support

Serve customers in their preferred language with automatic translation and localized catalog content.

Analytics & Insights

Track conversation metrics, conversion rates, and customer behavior to optimize your WhatsApp commerce strategy.

Automated Workflows

Trigger automated messages for abandoned carts, back-in-stock alerts, and personalized promotions.

Sales Team Enablement

Empower your sales team with a unified inbox, customer context, and AI-assisted responses.

Drive Sales and Enhance Customer Experience

From initial inquiry to post-purchase support, create a seamless, conversational customer journey.

Conversational Shopping

Enable customers to browse your catalog, ask questions, and discover products through natural conversation—right in WhatsApp.

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In-Chat Checkout

Complete purchases without leaving the conversation. Secure payment processing integrated directly into the WhatsApp experience.

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Order Updates & Tracking

Proactive notifications for order confirmation, shipping updates, and delivery status—all in the customer's preferred channel.

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Personalized Recommendations

AI-powered product suggestions based on conversation context, purchase history, and browsing behavior.

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Global Brands Sell on WhatsApp with VTEX

Discover how leading companies are transforming their sales strategies with our WhatsApp Store solution.

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“WhatsApp Store became our fastest-growing sales channel, with 40% of customers preferring to shop via conversation over traditional e-commerce.”
40% Channel Preference
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Natura logo
“Our consultants now serve 3x more customers using WhatsApp Store, with higher average order values than our website.”
3x Productivity Increase
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Carrefour logo
“Implementing WhatsApp commerce allowed us to reach customers who never shopped online before, expanding our digital audience significantly.”
New Customer Acquisition
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Ready to Start Selling on WhatsApp?

Talk to one of our conversational commerce experts to find out how VTEX can help you launch your WhatsApp Store.

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What is VTEX WhatsApp Store?

WhatsApp Store is a VTEX solution for conversational commerce that allows businesses to sell products, provide customer service, and manage orders directly through the WhatsApp messaging app. It's designed for enterprises looking to engage with customers in a personalized and convenient way, turning conversations into conversions.

Technical Capabilities

Engineering foundations that power enterprise performance

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Integrates seamlessly with VTEX's headless commerce capabilities, allowing for the decoupling of the frontend customer experience (in this case, WhatsApp) from the backend commerce engine, leveraging our robust APIs.

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Built on a MACH architecture (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless), ensuring scalability, flexibility, and interoperability with other composable commerce solutions.

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Features a cloud-native, multi-tenant SaaS infrastructure that guarantees high availability and performance, adhering to the highest security standards, including PCI DSS compliance for secure payment processing.

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Provides a comprehensive set of microservices for order management, customer data, and inventory, enabling real-time synchronization across all sales channels.

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Offers robust API endpoints for custom integrations, allowing businesses to connect their existing CRM, ERP, and other systems for a unified view of the customer.

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Leverages VTEX IO serverless development platform to build and deploy custom apps and integrations, extending the core functionalities of the WhatsApp Store.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the VTEX WhatsApp Store work?
The VTEX WhatsApp Store integrates with the WhatsApp Business API to create a branded and automated conversational experience. Customers can browse products, add items to their cart, and complete purchases all within the WhatsApp chat, with orders being processed by the VTEX Commerce Platform.
Is the VTEX WhatsApp Store secure for payments?
Yes, it is highly secure. All transactions are processed through VTEX's PCI DSS certified checkout, ensuring that customer payment information is handled with the highest level of security. We also support a variety of secure payment methods.
How does VTEX's WhatsApp Store compare to other conversational commerce solutions?
Unlike many single-purpose chatbot solutions, the VTEX WhatsApp Store is a fully-integrated component of our enterprise digital commerce platform. This provides a unified view of customers and orders across all channels, and leverages our powerful headless and composable commerce architecture for greater flexibility.
What is the ROI of implementing a WhatsApp Store?
While ROI varies, businesses using the VTEX WhatsApp Store typically see a significant increase in conversion rates and customer engagement. The direct and personalized nature of WhatsApp commerce reduces friction in the buying process and builds stronger customer relationships.

Key Data & Sources

  • VTEX is recognized as a 'Leader' in the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Commerce.
  • VTEX is cited as a 'Leader' in The Forrester Wave™: B2C Commerce Suites, Q2 2022.
  • Our platform processes over $15 billion in annual GMV for more than 3,500 enterprise customers across 43 countries.
  • VTEX maintains a 99.99% uptime, ensuring high availability for your conversational commerce channel.
  • IDC has named VTEX a 'Leader' in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide B2C Digital Commerce Platforms 2022 Vendor Assessment.