# WhatsApp Integration for Business South Africa

> Add a WhatsApp button to your website chat widget. Customers can continue the conversation on WhatsApp in one tap. Included on all Lekker AI plans.

**Let customers continue on WhatsApp in one tap**

South Africans use WhatsApp more than any other communication channel. Lekker AI includes a built-in "Continue on WhatsApp" button so customers can move the conversation to their favourite app without starting over.

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## Key benefits

### WhatsApp-first market
Over 90% of South Africans with smartphones use WhatsApp daily. Meeting them there removes all friction.

### Seamless handoff
Customers click one button and land in a pre-filled WhatsApp chat with your team. No copy-pasting, no losing context.

### Included on all plans
The WhatsApp handoff button ships with every Lekker AI agent. No extra setup, no extra cost.

## What it handles

**WhatsApp handoff button on your website**
Every Lekker AI agent includes a "Continue on WhatsApp" button that opens a pre-filled wa.me chat with your business number.

**Warm lead handoff to your sales team**
After the chat widget qualifies a lead, the customer is offered a WhatsApp button so your team can pick up the conversation in the channel they already use.

**After-hours escalation**
When your office is closed, the chat widget captures the enquiry and offers a WhatsApp link so the customer can follow up directly in the morning.

**Booking and quote requests**
Customers gather info on the website widget, then tap Continue on WhatsApp to confirm the details with a team member.

**Complaint escalation**
If a customer needs immediate human attention, the widget surfaces a WhatsApp link so they can reach your team directly.

## Frequently asked questions

**How does the WhatsApp button work?**
Every Lekker AI widget includes a "Continue on WhatsApp" button. When a customer taps it, it opens a pre-filled WhatsApp chat to your business number. Your team then takes over the conversation on WhatsApp as normal.

**How popular is WhatsApp in South Africa?**
WhatsApp has over 24 million active users in South Africa, more than 40% of the total population. It's the dominant messaging platform for both personal and business communication.

**Does it work with my existing WhatsApp Business number?**
Yes. You just enter your WhatsApp Business number in the agent settings and the button links directly to it.

**How much does it cost?**
The WhatsApp handoff button is included on all plans, starting at R999/month. No additional fees.

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*Source: [https://www.lekkerai.co.za/whatsapp-ai-chatbot-south-africa](https://www.lekkerai.co.za/whatsapp-ai-chatbot-south-africa)*
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