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WhatsApp win-back for lapsed customers template
Win-back messages work better when they acknowledge the absence rather than pretending it did not happen. A message that reads as though nothing changed gets ignored by someone who left for a reason.
The template
Marketing category — promotional content, which requires recorded opt-in for marketing and carries the highest per-message rate.
Body
Hi {{customer_name}}, it's been a while since your last order.
Here's {{discount_value}} off to welcome you back — code {{discount_code}}, valid until {{expiry_date}}.
Footer
Reply STOP to unsubscribe.
Buttons
- Shop now (url)
What gets filled in per recipient
| Variable | Sample value |
|---|---|
{{customer_name}} |
Priya |
{{discount_value}} |
15% |
{{discount_code}} |
WELCOMEBACK15 |
{{expiry_date}} |
31 August |
Approval notes for this template
Cap win-back attempts at two. A contact who ignores both should move to a suppressed segment, not into the next campaign.
Check consent age. Someone who has not bought in two years may also not have a current marketing opt-in.
Win-back for lapsed customers: common questions
What Meta category does the 'Win-back for lapsed customers' template use?
The Win-back for lapsed customers template is submitted under the marketing category. Marketing category — promotional content, which requires recorded opt-in for marketing and carries the highest per-message rate.
Can I edit the variables in the 'Win-back for lapsed customers' template?
Yes. The Win-back for lapsed customers template is a fixed body with named variables submitted to Meta in advance and reviewed before it can be sent, so you can change the wording or the variables to match your brand. If the edited version is rejected, it can be edited again and resubmitted — the version history stays intact, so you are not starting from a blank draft.
Which businesses use the 'Win-back for lapsed customers' template?
It's built for marketing & promotions use cases: Offers, launches and win-backs — with the opt-in rules that apply.
How much does the 'Win-back for lapsed customers' template cost to send?
WhatsApp prices every template by its Meta category, so the Win-back for lapsed customers template is charged at the marketing rate rather than a flat per-message fee — the same wording costs more as a marketing template than as a utility one.
What other templates pair with 'Win-back for lapsed customers'?
Win-back for lapsed customers is most often used alongside Welcome message for new contacts, Festive offer announcement and Flash sale alert, the other marketing & promotions templates in this library.
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