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Mobile Number Verification & WhatsApp Check

Confirm a phone number is real and reachable — and whether it is on WhatsApp — before you rely on it.

BILAPI30 Oct 20264 min read

A phone number is often the first thing a customer gives you — and the easiest to fake. Verifying that a mobile number is valid and active, and checking whether it is on WhatsApp, helps you cut fake signups, improve deliverability, and reach customers on the channel they actually use.

What you can check

  • Whether a mobile number is valid and active.
  • Whether the number is registered on WhatsApp.
  • Basic line details where available, to flag risky or disposable numbers.
POST https://api.bilapi.com/v1/whatsapp-check-api
X-Bilapi-Api-Key: <your_api_key>
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "mobile": "9876543210"
}
{
  "status_code": 200,
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "mobile": "9876543210",
    "is_whatsapp": true
  }
}

Where it helps

  • Signup — block fake or invalid numbers before they enter your system.
  • Communication — route to WhatsApp where available, SMS otherwise.
  • Risk — flag numbers that look disposable or high-risk at onboarding.
BILAPI offers mobile verification and WhatsApp presence checks — and the Mobile Prefill API if you want a full identity profile from the number.

Frequently asked questions

Can I check if a number is on WhatsApp via API?

Yes — a WhatsApp check API confirms whether a mobile number is registered on WhatsApp, so you can route messages to the right channel.

Why verify a mobile number at signup?

It cuts fake and invalid signups, improves message deliverability, and lets you flag risky or disposable numbers early.

What if I need more than validity?

Use the Mobile Prefill API to get a full identity profile — name, DOB, PAN, email and address — from the same mobile number.

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