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Transactional notifications: comparing WhatsApp, SMS and email

Each channel has different strengths. Effective strategies combine automatic fallbacks with explicit user preferences.

Decision matrix

Maximum urgency and device reach: SMS. Rich content and attachments: email. High mobile engagement: WhatsApp where policy and consent allow.

Message consistency

Keep tone and data aligned across channels to avoid support tickets from conflicting amounts or dates.

Smart fallbacks

If WhatsApp misses an SLA, route to SMS or email with auditable logs.

Measurement

Track opens, clicks and cost per notification; tune rules by segment and vertical.

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