{"id":17287,"date":"2026-09-27T18:15:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T12:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/rcs-business-messaging-india-faq\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T18:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T12:52:08","slug":"rcs-business-messaging-india-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/rcs-business-messaging-india-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"RCS Business Messaging in India: 100 Questions Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This guide is for Indian business owners, marketers and developers who keep hearing about RCS messaging and want straight answers. Maybe you run a D2C brand, a clinic, a coaching institute or an app, and you want to know if RCS is worth adding next to your SMS and WhatsApp messages.<\/p>\n<p>You will get 100+ plain answers: what an RCS message is, which phones can receive it, how brand verification works, how RCS compares with SMS and WhatsApp, what it costs, and how to run your first campaign. Every answer starts with the short version, then gives the detail you need to act on it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin:28px 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e63329;color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;padding:14px 40px;border-radius:40px;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);margin:6px;\">Signup Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/meet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e63329;color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;padding:14px 40px;border-radius:40px;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);margin:6px;\">Schedule Free Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f9fafb;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;margin:28px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:17px;\"><strong>Quick answers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.7;\">\n<li><strong>RCS<\/strong> (Rich Communication Services) is the upgraded version of SMS that shows images, cards, carousels and buttons inside the phone&#8217;s default messaging app.<\/li>\n<li>RCS business messages reach mainly Android phones using Google Messages with RCS turned on. Support on other phones depends on the device and the operator.<\/li>\n<li>The customer does not need to install any extra app, but the phone needs mobile data or Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n<li>Your brand name, logo and a verified badge appear on the message, so customers can tell it is really you.<\/li>\n<li>For numbers that cannot receive RCS, a common practice is to send a normal SMS instead, which still needs DLT registration.<\/li>\n<li>Fast2SMS charges <strong>\u20b90.35 per RCS message, only on delivery<\/strong>. Failed messages are refunded.<\/li>\n<li>No setup fee and no monthly fee. You pay per message from a prepaid wallet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Table of contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-rcs\">What RCS is<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-rcs-reaches-phones\">How RCS reaches phones<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rcs-rich-features\">Rich features: cards, carousels, buttons and media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rcs-brand-verification\">Brand verification and sender identity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rcs-vs-sms-vs-whatsapp\">RCS vs SMS vs WhatsApp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rcs-pricing-india\">RCS pricing and billing in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rcs-use-cases\">RCS use cases by industry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two-way-rcs-webhooks\">Two-way RCS, bots and webhooks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rcs-getting-started\">Getting started, campaign setup and compliance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rcs-reseller\">Reselling RCS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rcs-wrap-up\">Wrap-up<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure style=\"margin:36px 0;text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rcs-sms-whatsapp-comparison.png\" alt=\"RCS vs SMS vs WhatsApp comparison table: rich media, verified sender, DLT, internet and pricing\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;margin-top:12px;font-style:italic;\">RCS, SMS and WhatsApp side by side, with Fast2SMS pricing for each.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-rcs\">What RCS is<\/h2>\n<p>RCS is the modern version of the plain text message. It lives in the same inbox where your customers already get OTPs and bank alerts, but it can carry pictures, product cards, tap-able buttons and your brand logo. For a business, it sits between SMS (simple, reaches almost every phone) and WhatsApp (rich, but inside a separate app). The questions below cover the basics before we get into devices, pricing and setup.<\/p>\n<h3>What is RCS messaging?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS messaging is an upgraded form of text messaging that lets you send images, videos, rich cards, carousels and buttons inside the phone&#8217;s built-in messaging app, instead of plain 160-character text. It works over mobile data or Wi-Fi. For a customer, it looks like a chat with your brand: your logo at the top, your name as the sender, and buttons like &#8220;Track order&#8221; or &#8220;Call us&#8221; under the message.<\/p>\n<h3>What does RCS stand for?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS stands for Rich Communication Services, a messaging standard backed by the mobile industry body GSMA and pushed by Google as the upgrade to old SMS and MMS messaging on phones. &#8220;Rich&#8221; refers to the media, cards and buttons it supports. You may also see it called RBM, which means RCS Business Messaging, the version used by brands to message customers.<\/p>\n<h3>What is an RCS message on my phone?<\/h3>\n<p>An RCS message is a text that arrives in your normal messaging app but looks more like a chat app message, with typing indicators, read status, high-quality photos and, for business messages, a brand name, logo and buttons. If your Google Messages app shows &#8220;RCS message&#8221; or &#8220;RCS chat&#8221; in the typing box, your chats with other RCS users are using RCS instead of SMS.<\/p>\n<h3>What is RCS Business Messaging?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS Business Messaging is the business side of RCS, where a verified brand sends rich messages such as order updates, offers, booking confirmations and reminders to customers&#8217; phones through an approved platform or messaging provider. The brand is set up as an &#8220;agent&#8221; with its own name, logo and description. Customers can tap buttons, pick suggested replies or type back, so the conversation can go both ways.<\/p>\n<h3>Is RCS the same as Google RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Mostly yes: RCS is the open industry standard, and &#8220;Google RCS&#8221; usually refers to Google&#8217;s RCS platform and its Google Messages app, which is how most business RCS messages actually get delivered to Android phones. Google runs the business messaging platform, verifies brands, and powers RCS inside Google Messages. Providers like Fast2SMS connect businesses to it, so you do not have to deal with Google directly.<\/p>\n<h3>Do customers need to download an app to get RCS messages?<\/h3>\n<p>No, customers do not need to download a separate app, because RCS messages arrive in the phone&#8217;s default messaging app, which on most Android phones is Google Messages, as long as RCS is turned on. This is one of the main reasons businesses like RCS. There is no &#8220;join our channel&#8221; step or separate account for the customer. They just need a supported phone and an internet connection.<\/p>\n<h3>Does RCS replace SMS completely?<\/h3>\n<p>No, RCS does not replace SMS completely, because not every phone or number can receive RCS, so most businesses run RCS for supported numbers and keep SMS for the rest and for critical alerts. Think of RCS as a richer layer on top of SMS. SMS still reaches basic phones, phones without data, and phones where RCS is off. That is why SMS and its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/what-is-dlt-and-how-to-register-complete-beginners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DLT registration<\/a> are still needed.<\/p>\n<h3>Is RCS available in India?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, RCS business messaging is available in India, and businesses can send rich, branded messages to Indian customers whose phones support RCS, usually Android phones using Google Messages with RCS turned on. You send through a messaging provider that is connected to the RCS platform. Fast2SMS offers RCS in India at \u20b90.35 per delivered message, alongside SMS and WhatsApp in the same account.<\/p>\n<h3>Who should use RCS business messaging in India?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS suits businesses that send visual or action-driven messages, such as e-commerce and D2C brands, travel companies, clinics, schools, real estate firms and apps, and want those messages to look branded without asking customers to install anything. If your messages are mostly one-line alerts, SMS may be enough. If you want a product photo, a price and a &#8220;Buy now&#8221; button in one message, RCS is a good fit.<\/p>\n<h3>Does RCS use mobile data or SMS balance?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS uses the customer&#8217;s mobile data or Wi-Fi, not their SMS pack, and the receiving customer is not charged for business RCS messages beyond their normal data use. On the business side, you pay your provider per message. If the customer has no data connection at the moment, the message waits until the phone is back online, or it may be marked as not delivered, depending on how long the platform holds it.<\/p>\n<h3>Is RCS the same as iMessage or WhatsApp?<\/h3>\n<p>No, RCS is not the same as iMessage or WhatsApp, because those are separate apps run by single companies, while RCS is an industry standard built into the phone&#8217;s default messaging app and linked to the phone number. The experience feels similar: typing indicators, read status, photos. The difference for business is reach and setup. WhatsApp needs the WhatsApp app and Meta&#8217;s approval rules; RCS needs a supported phone and RCS turned on.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-rcs-reaches-phones\">How RCS reaches phones<\/h2>\n<p>This is the part most people get wrong. RCS does not reach every phone the way SMS does. Business RCS messages reach mainly Android phones that use Google Messages with RCS turned on, and support on other phones depends on the device and the operator. So before you plan a campaign, you need to know what happens to the numbers that cannot receive RCS.<\/p>\n<h3>Which phones can receive RCS business messages?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS business messages reach mainly Android phones that use Google Messages as the messaging app and have RCS turned on, and support on other phones depends on the device model, its software and the mobile operator. Older phones, basic feature phones and phones with RCS switched off will not get the rich version. Since every customer list is different, test on a sample of your own customers rather than trusting a general estimate.<\/p>\n<h3>Can iPhone users receive RCS business messages?<\/h3>\n<p>Apple has added RCS support in recent iPhone software, but whether business RCS messages reach a particular iPhone depends on the software version, the operator and the region, so do not plan a campaign assuming iPhone users will see them. The safe approach is to treat iPhone users like any other non-RCS number: they should still get your message by another channel, such as SMS or WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<h3>What is Google Messages and why does it matter for RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Google Messages is Google&#8217;s text messaging app and the default messaging app on many Android phones, and it matters because it is the main app that displays RCS business messages with your logo, cards and buttons. If a customer uses a different messaging app that does not support RCS, they will not see the rich version. Many Android phones already ship with Google Messages, and others can install it from the Play Store.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I turn on RCS in Google Messages?<\/h3>\n<p>To turn on RCS, open Google Messages, tap your profile picture or the menu, go to Messages settings, open RCS chats (called Chat features on some versions), and switch it on, then wait for the status to show connected. The phone needs mobile data or Wi-Fi and a working SIM. Setup can take a few minutes. If it stays stuck on &#8220;setting up&#8221;, restarting the phone or checking the number in settings usually helps.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I know if a customer&#8217;s number can receive RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Most RCS platforms can check whether a number is RCS-capable before sending, so your provider can tell you which numbers will get the rich message and which will not, without you checking each phone. The result can change over time, because a customer might switch phones, change apps or turn RCS off. That is why a capability check is usually done close to the send time, not once for the whole year.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens if a customer&#8217;s phone does not support RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>If a customer&#8217;s phone does not support RCS, the RCS message cannot be delivered to that number, so a common practice is to send those customers a normal SMS or a WhatsApp message instead, so nobody misses the update. With Fast2SMS, RCS is charged only on delivery and failed messages are refunded, so you are not paying for rich messages that never reached a phone. Plan the backup channel before you launch.<\/p>\n<h3>What is SMS fallback for RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>SMS fallback means that when an RCS message cannot be delivered to a number, a plain SMS version of the same message is sent instead, so the customer still gets the key information, just without images and buttons. It is a common practice, not a rule. Ask your provider how they handle it. Write the SMS version separately: keep it short, put the main detail first and include one link if needed.<\/p>\n<h3>Does the SMS fallback need DLT registration?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, any SMS you send as a fallback is a normal business SMS in India, so it needs DLT registration: a registered entity, an approved sender ID (header), an approved content template and a valid PE-TM chain. The RCS message and the SMS version are separate. Your SMS text must match its approved DLT template exactly, apart from the variables. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/dlt-registration-process-for-sending-bulk-sms-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DLT registration process guide<\/a> explains each step.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#ecfdf5;border:1px solid #a7f3d0;border-left:6px solid #059669;border-radius:8px;padding:20px 24px;margin:28px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:16px;\"><strong>Fast2SMS registered TMD:<\/strong> SID GROUPS PRIVATE LIMITED &middot; TMD ID <strong>1702178720558766591<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-size:15px;\">If you send SMS alongside RCS, your SMS traffic goes through our own registered TMD with direct connectivity to Airtel, Jio, BSNL, Tata, Vi and Smartping. We never route our TMD traffic through another TMD, which keeps your PE-TM chain clean. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/registered-tmd-sms-provider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">why a registered TMD matters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Does RCS work without internet?<\/h3>\n<p>No, RCS needs the customer&#8217;s phone to have mobile data or Wi-Fi, because RCS messages travel over the internet rather than the old SMS channel, so a phone with no data connection cannot receive the rich message. This is a real limit in areas with weak data or for customers who keep data off to save balance. For must-reach messages like OTPs or payment alerts, SMS is still the safer default.<\/p>\n<h3>What happens if the phone is switched off when I send RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>If the phone is switched off or offline, the RCS message is not delivered at that moment, and it is either delivered when the phone reconnects or marked as not delivered once the platform stops trying. Your delivery report shows the final status. At Fast2SMS you are charged only for delivered RCS messages, so an undelivered one is refunded. For time-sensitive messages, set a sensible fallback so the customer is not left waiting.<\/p>\n<h3>Does RCS work on Jio, Airtel and Vi numbers?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS delivery depends on a mix of the phone, the messaging app, RCS being turned on and the operator&#8217;s support, so the only reliable way to know how your Jio, Airtel or Vi customers respond is to test on real numbers from your own list. Do not assume one network works for everyone. Send a small test batch, check the delivery report by number, then decide how much of your list should go on RCS versus SMS.<\/p>\n<h3>Why did my test RCS message arrive as a normal SMS?<\/h3>\n<p>If your test arrived as a normal SMS, the test phone most likely could not receive RCS at that moment, so a fallback SMS was sent instead; common reasons are RCS switched off, no data connection or a messaging app without RCS. Open Google Messages settings and check that RCS chats show as connected. Also check that the phone uses Google Messages as the default SMS app. Then send the test again.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rcs-rich-features\">Rich features: cards, carousels, buttons and media<\/h2>\n<p>This is where RCS earns its price. Instead of a line of text and a long link, you can send a product photo with a title, a short description and buttons under it. You can show several products side by side, attach a PDF, and give customers one-tap replies. Here is what each feature does and when to use it.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;background:#f3f4f6;text-align:left;\">RCS element<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;background:#f3f4f6;text-align:left;\">What the customer sees<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;background:#f3f4f6;text-align:left;\">Good for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Plain text<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">A chat bubble from your verified brand<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Short updates and confirmations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Rich card<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Image or video, title, description and buttons in one card<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">One product, one offer, one booking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Carousel<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Several cards the customer swipes sideways<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Product ranges, property listings, course options<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Suggested replies<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Tap-able reply chips such as &#8220;Yes&#8221; or &#8220;Reschedule&#8221;<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Confirmations, surveys, simple bots<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Suggested actions<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Buttons to open a link, call, see a location or add to calendar<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">&#8220;Buy now&#8221;, &#8220;Call clinic&#8221;, &#8220;Get directions&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Media and files<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Images, videos, GIFs or documents in the chat<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Invoices, brochures, tickets, demo videos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>What can I send in an RCS message?<\/h3>\n<p>In an RCS message you can send plain text, images, videos, files, rich cards, carousels of cards, suggested reply chips and action buttons such as open a link, call a number, show a location or add a calendar event. You can mix these in one conversation. The exact set of message types depends on what your provider supports, so check the options in the panel or the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.fast2sms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">API docs<\/a> before designing a campaign.<\/p>\n<h3>What is an RCS rich card?<\/h3>\n<p>A rich card is a single RCS message block that combines an image or video, a bold title, a short description and up to a few buttons, so one message can show a product, its price and a &#8220;Buy now&#8221; button together. It is the most used RCS format for offers and order updates. Keep the title short, use a clear photo that works on a small screen, and give each card one main action.<\/p>\n<h3>What is an RCS carousel?<\/h3>\n<p>An RCS carousel is a row of rich cards that the customer swipes left and right, each card with its own image, title, description and buttons, which makes it ideal for showing several products or options in a single message. A clothing brand can show five new arrivals, a builder can show three flat types, and a coaching centre can show batch timings. Put the best option first, because many people only look at the first card or two.<\/p>\n<h3>What buttons can RCS messages have?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS messages can have suggested action buttons that open a website or app link, dial a phone number, show a location on a map, share the customer&#8217;s location or create a calendar event, plus suggested reply buttons that send a preset reply. Buttons remove typing. &#8220;Call us&#8221; dials your number with one tap. &#8220;Add to calendar&#8221; saves an appointment. Use short, clear labels like &#8220;Track order&#8221;, not vague ones like &#8220;Click here&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h3>What are suggested replies in RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Suggested replies are small tap-able chips under an RCS message, such as &#8220;Yes, confirm&#8221;, &#8220;Reschedule&#8221; or &#8220;Talk to an agent&#8221;, that send a preset reply back to your business when the customer taps them. They make answering easy and keep replies clean for your system, because you know exactly what text will come back. A clinic can ask &#8220;Confirm your appointment for tomorrow?&#8221; with two chips and read the answers through a webhook.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I send images and videos over RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, RCS lets you send images and videos in much better quality than MMS, either as a standalone media message or as the top part of a rich card, and they play inside the customer&#8217;s messaging app. Use compressed files that load quickly on mobile data. A short product video or a clear banner often does more than a long paragraph. Always add a line of text too, so the message makes sense even before the media loads.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I send PDFs like invoices or tickets over RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, RCS supports sending files, so businesses can send documents such as invoices, tickets, brochures or reports inside the chat, where supported by your provider and the customer&#8217;s phone. A common alternative is a rich card with a &#8220;Download invoice&#8221; button that opens a secure link. The link option lets you keep the file on your server, update it if needed and track who opened it.<\/p>\n<h3>Can RCS show read receipts?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, RCS can report both delivered and read status for business messages when the customer&#8217;s phone sends them back, which lets you see how many people actually opened a message and not just how many received it. Read status is not guaranteed for every message, because some users turn read receipts off. Treat read counts as a useful signal, not an exact number, and compare them across campaigns.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I put a link in an RCS message?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can put a link in an RCS message as plain text, but a better way is an &#8220;open URL&#8221; button on a rich card, which looks cleaner, is easier to tap and lets you track clicks. Use your own domain or a trusted short link. Avoid random-looking links, since customers are wary of scams. If you also send an SMS fallback, remember that links inside SMS must be whitelisted in your DLT template.<\/p>\n<h3>How long can an RCS text message be?<\/h3>\n<p>An RCS text message can be much longer than a single 160-character SMS, and it is not split into parts, but the exact character limits for text, card titles and descriptions depend on the RCS platform, so follow your provider&#8217;s limits. Long does not mean better. On a phone screen, two or three short lines and one button read far better than a wall of text. Put the key detail in the first line.<\/p>\n<h3>Do rich cards look the same on every phone?<\/h3>\n<p>Rich cards look broadly similar on every RCS-enabled phone, but screen size, app version and the customer&#8217;s dark or light mode can change how the image crops and how much text shows before &#8220;read more&#8221;. Always preview on at least two phones before a big send. Keep important text out of the image edges, avoid tiny text inside images, and check that button labels are not cut off.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rcs-brand-verification\">Brand verification and sender identity<\/h2>\n<p>With SMS, customers see a six-letter sender ID and have to trust it. With RCS, they see your brand name, your logo and a verified mark at the top of the chat. That trust comes from a verification step: your brand details are checked before you can send. This section explains what gets checked, what you need ready, and why applications get stuck.<\/p>\n<h3>What is a verified sender in RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>A verified sender in RCS is a business whose name, logo and details have been checked and approved, so its messages show the brand name and logo with a verified badge instead of an unknown number or a short code. This helps customers tell real messages from fake ones. It also makes your messages look consistent every time, because the brand profile is fixed and cannot be changed by whoever sends the campaign.<\/p>\n<h3>How does RCS brand verification work?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS brand verification works by submitting your business details, logo, brand name and contact information through your messaging provider, after which they are reviewed and checked against your business before your RCS agent is approved for sending. Your provider usually handles the submission and tells you what is missing. Once approved, the verified profile appears to customers whenever you message them, and you can start sending campaigns.<\/p>\n<h3>What details are needed for RCS brand verification?<\/h3>\n<p>For RCS brand verification you usually need your registered business name, the brand name customers know you by, a clear logo, a banner image, a short description, your website, a support phone number and email, and a privacy policy link. Keep everything consistent. The name on your website, your logo and your registered business should clearly match. You may also be asked how you collect customer consent and what kind of messages you will send.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does RCS brand verification take?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS brand verification time depends on how complete and consistent your details are and on the review queue, so there is no fixed number of days, but applications with a matching website, logo and business name move fastest. The most common delay is missing or mismatched information, such as a website that does not mention the brand, or a logo that does not match. Prepare everything before you apply to avoid back-and-forth.<\/p>\n<h3>What is an RCS agent?<\/h3>\n<p>An RCS agent is the brand profile that sends and receives your RCS business messages, holding your display name, logo, colours, description, phone number, website and privacy policy, and it is what customers see at the top of the chat. Think of it as your business&#8217;s RCS identity. All campaigns, replies and bots run through this agent. Changes to the agent&#8217;s key details usually need a fresh review.<\/p>\n<h3>Why was my RCS brand verification rejected?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS brand verification is usually rejected because the brand name, logo, website and business details do not match, the website is missing or incomplete, the privacy policy is missing, or the planned message type looks like spam. Fix the specific issue in the rejection note and reapply. Make sure your website is live, shows your brand name and contact details, and has a privacy policy page. A blurry or stretched logo can also cause trouble.<\/p>\n<h3>Will customers see my logo in RCS messages?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, customers see your approved logo and brand name at the top of the RCS chat and next to your messages, which is one of the biggest differences from SMS, where they only see a sender ID. Use a simple square logo that is readable at small size. Test how it looks in both light and dark mode. If your logo has fine text, use a cleaner version for RCS.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use the same brand name as my SMS sender ID?<\/h3>\n<p>Your RCS display name and your SMS sender ID are separate: the SMS header is a six-character DLT-approved code, while the RCS agent shows your full brand name, so they do not have to match, though customers should recognise both as you. For example, your SMS header might be a short code of your brand, while your RCS name is the full brand name. Keep them clearly related so customers are not confused.<\/p>\n<h3>Can one business have more than one RCS agent?<\/h3>\n<p>A business can often set up more than one RCS agent, for example one for each separate brand or one for orders and another for marketing, but each agent goes through its own verification and approval. Only split agents when there is a real reason, like two brands with different names and logos. For one brand, a single agent keeps the chat history in one place and avoids confusing customers.<\/p>\n<h3>Does RCS stop fake messages pretending to be my brand?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS makes impersonation much harder, because only your verified agent can show your approved brand name, logo and verified badge, so customers can spot a fake that arrives from an unknown number instead. It does not stop scammers from sending plain SMS or WhatsApp messages using your name. Tell customers in your messages and on your website how you contact them, so they know to trust the verified chat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rcs-vs-sms-vs-whatsapp\">RCS vs SMS vs WhatsApp<\/h2>\n<p>You do not have to pick only one. Most Indian businesses end up using two or three channels, each for what it does best. SMS reaches nearly every phone and is still the default for OTPs and alerts. WhatsApp has rich features and two-way chat but needs the app and Meta&#8217;s rules. RCS brings rich, branded messages to the default inbox on supported phones. The table gives the quick comparison.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;background:#f3f4f6;text-align:left;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;background:#f3f4f6;text-align:left;\">RCS<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;background:#f3f4f6;text-align:left;\">SMS<\/th>\n<th style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;background:#f3f4f6;text-align:left;\">WhatsApp<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">App needed<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">No extra app; default messaging app (mainly Google Messages on Android) with RCS on<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">No; works on every mobile phone<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Yes, WhatsApp must be installed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Internet needed<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Yes, mobile data or Wi-Fi<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Verified sender<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Brand name, logo and verified badge<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">6-character DLT sender ID only<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Business profile; green tick only for notable brands<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Rich media<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Images, video, rich cards, carousels, buttons<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Text only (links allowed if whitelisted)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Images, video, documents, buttons, lists<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Approval needed<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Brand and agent verification<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">DLT entity, header, template and PE-TM chain<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Meta template approval and opt-in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Two-way chat<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Limited<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Yes, inside the 24-hour window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Billing basis at Fast2SMS<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">\u20b90.35 per message, charged on delivery, failed refunded<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Per SMS from prepaid wallet<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:12px;\">Per message by category, on delivery: session \u20b90.13, utility\/authentication \u20b90.25, marketing \u20b90.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3>What is the difference between RCS and SMS?<\/h3>\n<p>The main difference is that SMS is plain text from a six-character sender ID that reaches almost every phone without internet, while RCS adds images, cards, buttons and a verified brand logo but needs a supported phone with data. SMS is the reach channel; RCS is the experience channel. In India, SMS also needs DLT templates for every message format, while RCS goes through brand and agent verification instead.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between RCS and WhatsApp?<\/h3>\n<p>The key difference is that WhatsApp messages need the customer to have WhatsApp installed and follow Meta&#8217;s templates and 24-hour window rules, while RCS arrives in the phone&#8217;s default messaging app on supported phones without any extra app. Both support rich media, buttons and two-way chat. WhatsApp has wide usage in India across Android and iPhone. RCS reaches mainly Android phones using Google Messages with RCS on.<\/p>\n<h3>Is RCS better than SMS?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS is better than SMS for visual, branded and interactive messages like offers, catalogues and booking updates, but SMS is still better for reach and for critical messages like OTPs, because it works on every phone without internet. So &#8220;better&#8221; depends on the job. Many businesses use RCS where the phone supports it and send SMS to everyone else. That gives the rich experience without losing anyone.<\/p>\n<h3>Is RCS better than WhatsApp for business?<\/h3>\n<p>Neither is better for every business: WhatsApp suits ongoing two-way conversations and support, while RCS suits branded one-to-many messages that land in the default inbox without needing a separate app. If your customers already chat with you on WhatsApp, keep that. RCS can add reach among Android users who ignore marketing on WhatsApp. Compare results on a test campaign instead of guessing. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/whatsapp-message-api\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp message API guide<\/a> for that side.<\/p>\n<h3>Should I use RCS or WhatsApp for marketing messages?<\/h3>\n<p>For marketing, RCS is often cheaper per message than WhatsApp marketing templates and does not need Meta template approval, while WhatsApp reaches more phone types, so many brands test both and keep the channel that brings better results. At Fast2SMS, an RCS message costs \u20b90.35 and a WhatsApp marketing template costs \u20b90.95. Measure clicks and orders, not just delivery, before deciding where to put your budget.<\/p>\n<h3>Should I send OTPs on RCS, SMS or WhatsApp?<\/h3>\n<p>For OTPs, SMS is still the safest default because it reaches every phone without internet, while WhatsApp authentication templates are a good second channel, and RCS is best kept for richer messages rather than one-time passwords. OTP delivery has to be fast and near-universal. A common setup is WhatsApp OTP with SMS as backup. Fast2SMS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/otp-sms-smart-otp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart OTP<\/a> works this way, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/otp-sms-api\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OTP SMS API<\/a> covers SMS-only.<\/p>\n<h3>Does RCS need the customer to have an app installed?<\/h3>\n<p>No, RCS does not need the customer to install any app, because it works inside the phone&#8217;s default messaging app, mainly Google Messages on Android, once RCS is turned on in its settings. This is different from WhatsApp, which needs the WhatsApp app and an account. The catch is the other requirements: a supported phone, RCS turned on and a data connection. If any of these is missing, the rich message will not arrive.<\/p>\n<h3>Does RCS have a 24-hour window like WhatsApp?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS does not use WhatsApp&#8217;s 24-hour customer service window rule, which is specific to Meta&#8217;s platform, but you still need customer consent and should only send messages that customers expect from your brand. On WhatsApp, outside the 24-hour window you can only send approved templates. RCS works on its own brand and agent approval and its own policies. Good practice is the same on both: relevant, permission-based messages.<\/p>\n<h3>Which is cheaper: RCS, SMS or WhatsApp?<\/h3>\n<p>Plain SMS is usually the cheapest per message, while at Fast2SMS an RCS message costs \u20b90.35, a WhatsApp utility or authentication template costs \u20b90.25, and a WhatsApp marketing template costs \u20b90.95, all charged on delivery. The real comparison is cost per result. If a rich card with a &#8220;Buy now&#8221; button brings more orders than a plain SMS, RCS can work out cheaper per sale. Test before you decide.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I use RCS, SMS and WhatsApp together?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, using RCS, SMS and WhatsApp together is common, for example RCS for rich offers to supported phones, WhatsApp for conversations and support, and SMS for OTPs, alerts and customers who cannot receive the other two. With Fast2SMS, all three channels are in one account with one prepaid wallet, so you do not need separate providers. Keep your messages consistent in tone and brand across channels.<\/p>\n<h3>Does RCS need DLT registration like SMS?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS messages do not use SMS DLT content templates, because they are not sent over the SMS channel, and instead go through RCS brand and agent verification, but any SMS you send alongside RCS, including fallback, still needs full DLT registration. Rules can change, so confirm with your provider before launch. If you are new to DLT, start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/dlt-sms-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DLT SMS FAQ<\/a>. Fast2SMS gives free DLT support.<\/p>\n<h3>Is RCS more secure than SMS?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS business messaging is more trustworthy than SMS for customers because the sender is a verified brand with a logo and badge, which makes fake messages easier to spot, though you should still never ask customers for passwords or OTPs in any message. Security also depends on your own practices: use your own domain for links, avoid shortened links from unknown services, and tell customers clearly what you will and will not ask for.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rcs-pricing-india\">RCS pricing and billing in India<\/h2>\n<p>RCS pricing in India can look confusing because you hear about Google&#8217;s rates, provider rates and different message types. For a business, what matters is simple: how much you pay per message, when you are charged, and what happens to messages that fail. At Fast2SMS the answer is \u20b90.35 per RCS message, charged only on delivery, with failed messages refunded.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the RCS message price in India?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS message pricing in India varies by provider, but at Fast2SMS an RCS message costs \u20b90.35, charged only when the message is delivered, with no setup fee, no monthly fee and refunds for failed messages. When comparing providers, check three things: whether billing is on sent or delivered, what happens to failed messages, and whether there are hidden platform fees. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/bulk-rcs-message-pricing-affordable-rcs-provider-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RCS pricing guide<\/a> covers this in detail.<\/p>\n<h3>How much does Fast2SMS charge for RCS messages?<\/h3>\n<p>Fast2SMS charges \u20b90.35 per RCS message, and you pay only when the message is delivered to the customer&#8217;s phone, while messages that fail are refunded to your wallet automatically. There is no setup fee, no monthly fee and no per-number fee. You top up a prepaid wallet and each delivered RCS message is deducted from it. If you have a very large volume, talk to the sales team.<\/p>\n<h3>Am I charged for RCS messages that are not delivered?<\/h3>\n<p>No, at Fast2SMS you are not charged for RCS messages that are not delivered, because RCS is billed on a delivery basis and the charge for any failed message is refunded to your wallet. This matters for RCS more than for SMS, because some numbers on your list will not support RCS. On a sent-basis provider, you would pay for those too. Always ask a provider which basis they bill on.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:36px 0;text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/delivery-refund-flow.png\" alt=\"Flow showing a message sent from the Fast2SMS wallet, charged only when delivered, and the amount refunded to the wallet when delivery fails\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;margin-top:12px;font-style:italic;\">Delivery-basis billing: you pay for delivered messages, and failed ones go back to your wallet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Is there a setup fee or monthly fee for RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>At Fast2SMS there is no setup fee, no monthly fee and no per-number fee for RCS or any other channel, so you only pay \u20b90.35 per delivered RCS message from your prepaid wallet. Some providers add platform fees, onboarding charges or minimum monthly commitments. Ask for all charges in writing before you sign up anywhere. With a pay-per-message model, a small business can start small and scale when results are good.<\/p>\n<h3>Does a carousel or rich card cost more than a text RCS message?<\/h3>\n<p>At Fast2SMS the published RCS rate is \u20b90.35 per RCS message, charged on delivery, so check with the sales team if you plan unusual formats or very high volumes rather than assuming different rates for cards and carousels. Other providers may price formats differently, so always compare the rate for the exact type of message you will send. A rich format usually earns its cost through better clicks.<\/p>\n<h3>How is Google RCS pricing different from provider pricing?<\/h3>\n<p>Google sets its own business messaging rates for the RCS platform, while a provider like Fast2SMS gives you one simple per-message price that already covers platform access, delivery, the panel, reports and support. Most businesses never deal with Google billing directly. You pay your provider, and the provider handles the platform side. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/what-is-bulk-rcs-message-and-google-rcs-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bulk RCS and Google RCS pricing<\/a> explains the difference.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I pay for RCS messages?<\/h3>\n<p>You pay for RCS messages at Fast2SMS by adding money to your prepaid wallet, and each delivered RCS message deducts \u20b90.35 from that balance, with refunds for failed messages credited back to the same wallet. The same wallet is used for SMS and WhatsApp. That makes budgeting easy: you can see your balance, your spend per campaign and your refunds in one place, without separate bills for each channel.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I estimate the cost of an RCS campaign?<\/h3>\n<p>To estimate an RCS campaign cost, multiply the number of messages you expect to be delivered by the per-message rate; for example, 10,000 delivered RCS messages at \u20b90.35 each cost \u20b93,500 at Fast2SMS. Numbers that cannot receive RCS are not charged on a delivery basis. If you send SMS fallback to them, add that SMS cost separately. Run a small test first to see how much of your list actually receives RCS.<\/p>\n<h3>Is RCS worth paying more than SMS?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS is worth paying more than SMS when the message needs images, buttons or a trusted brand look to get action, such as offers, product launches and bookings, but for simple alerts and OTPs, plain SMS usually gives the same result for less. Judge by outcome. If RCS brings more clicks, bookings or payments per rupee spent, it is worth it. If it does not, move that message back to SMS.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I get a lower RCS rate for high volumes?<\/h3>\n<p>If you send very high RCS volumes every month, contact the Fast2SMS sales team on +91-6262778811 or sales@fast2sms.com to discuss your requirement, since the standard rate is \u20b90.35 per delivered RCS message. Share your expected monthly volume, the type of messages and whether you also use SMS and WhatsApp. That helps the team suggest the right setup across channels. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/meet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book a free meeting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I check RCS delivery reports and charges?<\/h3>\n<p>You can check RCS delivery reports in your provider&#8217;s panel, which should show each message&#8217;s status such as sent, delivered, read or failed, along with the amount charged and any refund for failed messages. Match the report against your wallet deductions after each campaign. If you need the status inside your own software, use webhooks, which push each status update to your server automatically instead of you checking the panel.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#eff6ff;border:1px solid #bfdbfe;border-left:6px solid #2563eb;border-radius:8px;padding:20px 24px;margin:28px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;\"><strong>Not sure if RCS fits your business?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 14px;font-size:15px;\">Tell us what you send today on SMS or WhatsApp, and we will help you decide which messages should move to RCS, how to set up brand verification and what it will cost. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/meet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule a free meeting<\/a>, call +91-6262778811 or email <a href=\"mailto:sales@fast2sms.com\">sales@fast2sms.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin:0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/meet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e63329;color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;padding:14px 40px;border-radius:40px;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);margin:6px;\">Schedule Free Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"rcs-use-cases\">RCS use cases by industry<\/h2>\n<p>RCS works best when a message has something to show and something to do: a product to look at, a slot to confirm, a bill to pay. Below are practical ways Indian businesses use it, from online stores to clinics and coaching centres. Use these as starting points and test them on a small part of your list first.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the best use cases for RCS business messaging?<\/h3>\n<p>The best RCS use cases are messages that benefit from images and buttons: product offers, new launches, abandoned cart reminders, order and delivery updates, appointment confirmations, payment reminders, event invites and feedback requests. The common thread is one clear action per message. If the customer only needs to read one line, SMS may do. If they need to see, choose or tap, RCS usually performs better.<\/p>\n<h3>How can e-commerce and D2C brands use RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>E-commerce and D2C brands can use RCS to send product carousels, abandoned cart reminders with the product photo, order confirmations, shipping updates with a &#8220;Track order&#8221; button and review requests with tap-able star ratings. A cart reminder that shows the exact item left behind is more convincing than a text link. Keep OTPs and COD confirmations on SMS or WhatsApp too, so customers without RCS are not left out.<\/p>\n<h3>How can banks, NBFCs and fintech apps use RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Banks, NBFCs and fintech apps can use RCS for branded messages like EMI reminders with a &#8220;Pay now&#8221; button, loan offer cards, KYC reminders and app feature announcements, where the verified logo helps customers trust the message. For OTPs and transaction alerts, keep SMS as the main channel, because these must reach every customer without depending on data. Never ask for PINs, passwords or OTPs inside any RCS message.<\/p>\n<h3>How can clinics and hospitals use RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Clinics and hospitals can use RCS to send appointment confirmations with &#8220;Confirm&#8221; and &#8220;Reschedule&#8221; reply chips, directions to the clinic with a map button, follow-up reminders, health check-up package offers and a &#8220;Call clinic&#8221; button. This reduces missed appointments and phone calls to the front desk. Avoid putting sensitive medical details in marketing messages. Keep them short and send detailed reports through a secure link.<\/p>\n<h3>How can schools and coaching institutes use RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Schools and coaching institutes can use RCS for admission campaigns with course carousels, fee reminders with a payment button, exam and result notices, parent-teacher meeting invites with an &#8220;Add to calendar&#8221; button and event photos. A course carousel lets parents compare batches in one message. For urgent notices like a school closure, also send SMS, since not every parent&#8217;s phone will have RCS turned on.<\/p>\n<h3>How can travel and hospitality businesses use RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Travel agencies, hotels and tour operators can use RCS to send booking confirmations with the hotel photo and map, trip itineraries, check-in reminders, holiday package carousels and upsell offers such as room upgrades or airport pickup. The visual format suits travel, because customers decide with their eyes. Add a &#8220;Call us&#8221; button for quick help, and send the key booking details by SMS as well for travellers with weak data.<\/p>\n<h3>How can real estate businesses use RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Real estate developers and brokers can use RCS to send property carousels with photos, price ranges and location buttons, site visit booking with suggested replies, brochure downloads and &#8220;Call sales&#8221; buttons, all under the verified developer brand. A carousel of three flat types is easier to compare than three separate SMS links. Follow up with replies by webhook or a sales call so hot leads are not left waiting.<\/p>\n<h3>Can RCS be used for payment reminders and collections?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, RCS works well for payment reminders because you can show the amount due, the due date and a &#8220;Pay now&#8221; button in one branded card, which is easier to act on than a text with a long payment link. Keep the tone polite and factual. Send reminders at sensible times and not too often. For customers who do not receive RCS, send the same reminder by SMS through an approved DLT template.<\/p>\n<h3>Can small shops and local businesses use RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, small shops, salons, gyms and restaurants can use RCS, since there is no setup or monthly fee at Fast2SMS and you pay \u20b90.35 per delivered message, so a small campaign to a few hundred customers stays affordable. Examples are festive offer cards, new stock photos, table booking buttons and &#8220;Get directions&#8221; to your shop. Start with your most loyal customers, who are most likely to respond.<\/p>\n<h3>How can CA firms and service businesses use RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>CA firms, consultants and service businesses can use RCS to send filing deadline reminders with a &#8220;Book a call&#8221; button, document checklists, invoice links, appointment confirmations and service updates under a verified brand profile. The verified logo helps, because clients are cautious about messages asking for documents. Keep each message to one task, such as &#8220;Upload your Form 16&#8221;, with a single clear button.<\/p>\n<h3>Which messages should not be sent on RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Messages that must reach every customer instantly, such as OTPs, fraud alerts and critical transaction alerts, should not rely on RCS alone, because RCS depends on a supported phone, RCS being on and a data connection. Also avoid sending anything the customer did not agree to receive. Long legal notices and sensitive personal data are better handled by email or a secure portal. Use RCS where rich content genuinely helps.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"two-way-rcs-webhooks\">Two-way RCS, bots and webhooks<\/h2>\n<p>RCS is not only for sending. Customers can tap a reply chip, press a button or type a message back, and your system can respond. To use this well, you need webhooks, which push each reply and status update to your server as it happens. From there you can build a simple bot, send leads to your CRM or alert your team.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:36px 0;text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/webhook-flow.png\" alt=\"Diagram of a webhook flow where a message status or customer reply is pushed from Fast2SMS to the business server in real time\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;margin-top:12px;font-style:italic;\">A webhook pushes delivery updates and customer replies to your server as soon as they happen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Can customers reply to RCS business messages?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, customers can reply to RCS business messages by typing a message, tapping a suggested reply chip or pressing a button, and those replies go back to your RCS agent, where your system or team can read and respond. This is a big step up from most bulk SMS, where replies are limited. Decide before launch who or what will handle replies, so customers do not message you and hear nothing back.<\/p>\n<h3>What is two-way RCS messaging?<\/h3>\n<p>Two-way RCS messaging means your business and the customer can exchange messages back and forth in the same RCS chat, with the customer replying by text or taps and your system or team answering, instead of only one-way broadcasts. Common examples are appointment confirmation, order status questions, lead qualification and feedback. Two-way flows need a way to receive replies, which usually means webhooks connected to your software.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I build a chatbot on RCS?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can build a chatbot on RCS by receiving customer replies through webhooks, deciding the next step in your own software, and sending the matching RCS reply, often with suggested reply chips so the customer just taps through options. A simple menu bot for &#8220;Track order&#8221;, &#8220;Talk to support&#8221; and &#8220;New offers&#8221; is a good start. For WhatsApp, Fast2SMS has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/free-whatsapp-chatbot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free chatbot builder<\/a> that needs no code.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:36px 0;text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chatbot-loop.png\" alt=\"Chatbot loop showing a customer message, the bot deciding the reply, sending buttons back and handing over to a human when needed\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;margin-top:12px;font-style:italic;\">The basic bot loop: customer message in, decide the reply, send options back, hand over to a person when needed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What is an RCS webhook?<\/h3>\n<p>An RCS webhook is a URL on your server that your provider calls automatically whenever something happens to your RCS messages, such as a message being delivered or read, or a customer tapping a button or sending a reply. Instead of checking reports again and again, your system gets each update as it happens. Fast2SMS offers webhooks for SMS, OTP, WhatsApp and RCS. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/how-webhooks-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how webhooks work<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>What events can an RCS webhook send?<\/h3>\n<p>An RCS webhook typically sends message status events such as sent, delivered, read and failed, plus customer events such as text replies, suggested reply taps and button clicks, each with the phone number and message ID. The exact event names and fields depend on your provider, so check the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.fast2sms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">API documentation<\/a>. Store the message ID when you send, so you can match every event to the right customer and campaign.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I connect RCS replies to my CRM?<\/h3>\n<p>To connect RCS replies to your CRM, set up a webhook endpoint that receives each reply, match the phone number to the customer record, and save the reply or update the lead stage automatically through your CRM&#8217;s API or an automation tool. For example, a &#8220;Book site visit&#8221; tap can create a task for your sales team. If you use CleverTap, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/clevertap-webhook-integration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CleverTap webhook guide<\/a> shows a similar setup.<\/p>\n<h3>Can a human agent take over an RCS conversation?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a human can take over an RCS conversation if your system routes replies to a person, for example by sending chats that ask for &#8220;Talk to support&#8221; into your helpdesk or team inbox and letting agents reply from there through the API. Plan the handover clearly. Tell the customer a person will reply, set expected response hours, and do not let the bot keep answering once a human has joined.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I track clicks on RCS buttons?<\/h3>\n<p>You can track RCS button clicks through the click or reply events sent to your webhook, and for link buttons you can also add campaign tracking parameters to the URL so your website analytics shows visits from each RCS campaign. Use different links or parameters for each campaign and button. Then compare clicks against delivered and read counts to see which offer, image or button label works best.<\/p>\n<h3>Is there an RCS API for developers?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, providers offer an RCS API so developers can send RCS messages, rich cards and carousels from their own app, website or backend, and receive statuses and replies through webhooks. With Fast2SMS, the same REST API style covers SMS, WhatsApp and RCS, documented at <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.fast2sms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">docs.fast2sms.com<\/a>. Test with a few numbers first, log every request and response, and handle failed messages in your code.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rcs-getting-started\">Getting started, campaign setup and compliance<\/h2>\n<p>Getting started with RCS takes three steps: sign up with a provider, get your brand verified, then build and send a campaign. The rest is good practice: only message people who agreed to hear from you, make it easy to stop, and do not overdo the frequency. These answers walk through setup and the rules that keep your brand in good standing.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I start sending RCS messages in India?<\/h3>\n<p>To start sending RCS in India, sign up with a provider that offers RCS, submit your brand details for verification, wait for your RCS agent to be approved, add wallet balance, then create your first campaign or connect through the API. With Fast2SMS, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">signup is free<\/a> and you get \u20b950 test credit to try the platform. There is no setup or monthly fee, and our team helps with the verification step.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I send my first RCS campaign?<\/h3>\n<p>To send your first RCS campaign, choose your approved RCS agent, pick the message type such as text, rich card or carousel, add your image and buttons, upload or select your contact list, preview it, send a test to your own phone, then launch or schedule. Start with a small, engaged segment. Check the delivery and click results before sending to your full list, and fix anything that looks off on the phone screen.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I upload contacts for an RCS campaign?<\/h3>\n<p>You upload contacts for an RCS campaign by importing a CSV or Excel file of mobile numbers, with extra columns such as name or order ID for personalisation, or by pulling them from your own system through the API. Clean the list first: remove duplicates, wrong numbers and people who opted out. Use a consistent number format. A clean list gives you cleaner delivery reports and lower wasted spend.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I personalise RCS messages with names and order details?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can personalise RCS messages with details like the customer&#8217;s name, order number, amount due or appointment time by using variables that are filled in from your contact file or your API request. Personalised messages feel less like broadcasts. Check that every variable has a value, because &#8220;Hi ,&#8221; or a blank amount looks careless. Test with a few rows before sending to the whole list.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I schedule RCS campaigns for later?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, most RCS platforms let you schedule campaigns for a future date and time, so you can prepare a festive offer or reminder in advance and have it sent at the hour your customers are most likely to read it. Check the time zone before you schedule. If the campaign also sends SMS fallback with promotional content, remember that promotional SMS can only go out between 10 AM and 9 PM.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I test an RCS message before sending it to everyone?<\/h3>\n<p>Test an RCS message by sending it to a few phones first, ideally at least one RCS-enabled Android phone with Google Messages and one phone without RCS, and check the image, text, buttons, links and any fallback message. Tap every button. Check how the card looks in dark mode. Then send to a small group of real customers and review delivery, read and click numbers before the full send.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need customer opt-in to send RCS messages?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you should only send RCS business messages to customers who have agreed to receive messages from you, such as at signup, checkout or through a clear consent checkbox, and RCS platform policies expect businesses to have this consent. Keep a record of when and how each customer agreed. Messaging people who never opted in leads to blocks and spam reports, which can put your RCS agent at risk.<\/p>\n<h3>Can customers block or report my RCS messages?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, customers can block your RCS agent or report messages as spam from their messaging app, and a high number of blocks or reports can lead to limits or action on your brand&#8217;s RCS sending. That is the main reason to keep messages relevant and permission-based. Watch your reply and block signals after every campaign. If a campaign draws complaints, stop and fix the targeting or content before sending again.<\/p>\n<h3>What time should I send RCS marketing messages?<\/h3>\n<p>Send RCS marketing messages during normal waking hours, such as late morning or early evening, and avoid late nights and early mornings, because a message that wakes someone up is more likely to get blocked or reported. Promotional SMS in India can only be sent between 10 AM and 9 PM, and following similar hours for RCS is good practice. Test a few time slots to see when your customers respond.<\/p>\n<h3>How often can I send RCS messages to the same customer?<\/h3>\n<p>There is no single safe number, but sending only when you have something useful, such as a real offer, an update or a reminder, keeps customers engaged, while daily promotional blasts quickly lead to blocks and reports. Many businesses send transactional updates whenever needed and keep marketing to a few messages a month per customer. Watch your block and reply signals and reduce frequency if they get worse.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I let customers unsubscribe from RCS messages?<\/h3>\n<p>Let customers unsubscribe by adding a clear option such as a &#8220;Stop offers&#8221; suggested reply or asking them to reply STOP, then removing them from your marketing list quickly through your webhook or contact list. Honour the request on all channels, not just RCS. Making it easy to stop reduces spam reports, which protect your RCS agent more than anything else. Keep a suppression list and check it before every send.<\/p>\n<h3>Why does my RCS campaign get low clicks?<\/h3>\n<p>RCS campaigns usually get low clicks because the offer is weak, the image is unclear or heavy, the button label is vague, the message goes to people who never opted in, or it is sent at the wrong time. Fix one thing at a time. Use a clear product photo, one strong button like &#8220;Shop now&#8221;, and a message that says the benefit in the first line. Compare results across two versions.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I send RCS messages from my app, website or store?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can send RCS messages from your app, website or online store by calling the provider&#8217;s RCS API from your backend when an event happens, such as an order being placed or an appointment being booked. The <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.fast2sms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fast2SMS API docs<\/a> show the request format. For WordPress, WooCommerce and Shopify SMS or WhatsApp alerts, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/bulk-sms-wordpress-plugin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WordPress plugin guide<\/a>, and ask support about RCS options for your platform.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"rcs-reseller\">Reselling RCS<\/h2>\n<p>If you run a digital agency, a software company or an SMS reselling business, RCS is a new service you can offer your clients. Instead of building your own platform, you resell RCS from a provider and set your own client pricing. Here is how it works and who it suits.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:36px 0;text-align:center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/whitelabel-coverage.png\" alt=\"White-label reseller coverage showing SMS, WhatsApp and RCS services offered under the reseller's own brand\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;margin-top:12px;font-style:italic;\">A white-label setup lets you offer messaging channels to your clients under your own brand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Can I resell RCS messaging in India?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can resell RCS messaging in India by joining a provider&#8217;s reseller program, buying RCS messages from them and selling RCS campaigns and API access to your own clients at your own prices. This suits agencies that already manage marketing for clients. Each client brand still needs its own RCS verification. Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/rcs-message-reseller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RCS message reseller guide<\/a> for how Fast2SMS handles it.<\/p>\n<h3>How does an RCS reseller program work?<\/h3>\n<p>An RCS reseller program works by giving you access to the provider&#8217;s RCS platform, often under your own brand, where you onboard clients, help them get their brand verified, and sell them messages while the provider handles delivery and the platform. Your earnings come from the difference between your cost and your client price. You handle the client relationship. The provider handles the technology, uptime and connections.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I white-label RCS under my own brand?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, many reseller programs let you white-label the messaging platform, so your clients see your company name and your panel while the provider runs the RCS delivery behind the scenes. This helps you build your own brand instead of sending clients to someone else&#8217;s site. Ask what can be customised, such as logo, domain and pricing. Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/meet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free meeting<\/a> to discuss Fast2SMS white-label options.<\/p>\n<h3>Who is an RCS reseller program a good fit for?<\/h3>\n<p>An RCS reseller program fits digital marketing agencies, web and app developers, CRM and software companies, and existing SMS or WhatsApp resellers who already have business clients and want to add a richer messaging service. The best starting point is clients who already send promotions and updates. Show them a sample rich card with their own product. That makes the value clear faster than any explanation.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I resell RCS along with SMS and WhatsApp?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, reselling RCS along with SMS and WhatsApp is a common setup, because clients usually need all three: SMS for OTPs and alerts, WhatsApp for conversations and RCS for rich offers on supported phones. Offering all three under one brand makes you a single supplier for the client. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/become-bulk-sms-reseller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bulk SMS reseller guide<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/whatsapp-business-api-reseller\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp API reseller guide<\/a> for the other two.<\/p>\n<h3>How should I price RCS for my clients as a reseller?<\/h3>\n<p>Price RCS for your clients by starting from your cost per delivered message, adding a margin that covers your support and onboarding time, and deciding whether to charge per message, as monthly bundles or with a setup service fee. Be clear about delivery-basis billing, because clients care about what they pay for failed messages. Offer a small trial campaign so clients can see results before committing to larger volumes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"more-guides\">More 100-question guides<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/dlt-registration-a-to-z-faq\/\">DLT registration A to Z<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/sms-not-delivered-dlt-errors\/\">SMS not delivered: every DLT and delivery error<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/bulk-sms-india-faq\/\">Bulk SMS in India: 100+ questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/otp-sms-whatsapp-faq\/\">OTP via SMS and WhatsApp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/whatsapp-business-api-india-faq\/\">WhatsApp Business API in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/whatsapp-template-rejected-approval-faq\/\">WhatsApp template rejected? Approval FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/help\/whatsapp-marketing-without-ban-faq\/\">WhatsApp marketing without getting banned<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"rcs-wrap-up\">Wrap-up<\/h2>\n<p>RCS gives your messages a verified brand name, your logo, images and buttons, right in the customer&#8217;s default messaging app. It reaches mainly Android phones using Google Messages with RCS turned on, so it works best next to SMS and WhatsApp, not as a replacement. Start with one clear use case, such as offers or appointment reminders, get your brand verified, test on a small list and compare results. With Fast2SMS you pay \u20b90.35 per delivered RCS message, failed messages are refunded, and there is no setup or monthly fee. Fast2SMS has been in Indian business messaging for more than 15 years, with 99.9% uptime and security certificates published on our website.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin:28px 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e63329;color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;padding:14px 40px;border-radius:40px;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);margin:6px;\">Signup Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fast2sms.com\/meet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#e63329;color:#ffffff;font-size:18px;font-weight:700;padding:14px 40px;border-radius:40px;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);margin:6px;\">Schedule Free Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sales: +91-6262778811 &middot; <a href=\"mailto:sales@fast2sms.com\">sales@fast2sms.com<\/a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; Support: <a 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