Opening a Viber Bot with SMSBAT: What’s Changed Since 5 February 2024

 SMSBAT is your reliable partner in the Viber‑for‑business ecosystem. We are the official Viber partner and the only integrator of all Viber services into your business processes.

Since 5 February 2024, the bot registration flow has been updated, affecting timelines, costs, and how you interact with the platform. Below we outline the new process, billing schedule, and what you need to do to launch your Viber bot quickly.

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1. What’s New in the Registration Process?

Step	Old Process	New Process
Application Form	Short form without detailed company info	New form with deeper questions about legal details, contact person, bot purpose, and a start‑date field.
Demo Period	Not available	30‑day demo mode after signing up. During this period you receive 20 free push messages for configuration.
Verification	After subscription	After the demo ends, the bot automatically becomes verified, searchable in Viber, and receives a dedicated URL viber.com/<bot_URI>.
Billing	Billing started 30 days after registration	Billing now starts at the moment of activation (the date you selected in the form). Monthly payments occur on the 1st of each month.

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2. Cost and Financial Terms

Item	Amount	Comment
Advance Deposit	300 € (excl. VAT)	Covers initial deployment costs.
Registration Fee	70 € (excl. VAT)	One‑time processing fee.
Traffic Tariff	As per the pricing table (excl. VAT)	Based on your chosen category.
Monthly Fee	100 € (excl. VAT)	Mandatory fee for hosting the bot on the platform. Paid on the 1st of each month.

How Billing Works

1. During Activation (the date chosen in the form) you pay 100 € for the month when the bot is verified.
2. Every 1‑5 of the month a traffic reconciliation with Viber occurs. Your invoice will contain:
   • 100 € for the current month
   • Cost of traffic for the previous month
   • The deposit amount rolled over to the next month.

Note! If the bot is activated on 31 January 25, the 100 € fee for January is charged immediately, and on 1 February you’ll be charged 100 € for February. The activation date does not affect the amount; it’s crucial to plan accordingly.

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3. What You Need to Prepare to Avoid Delays

Item	What to Provide
Legal Details	Company name, registration number, address, phone, email.
Contact Person	Name, position, phone, email.
Contract	After the application is approved, we’ll send a contract for signature.
First Payment	After approval, make the initial payment (deposit + registration fee).

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4. Quick Start Guide

1. Fill out the new application via the form at https://smsbat.com/register-bot .
2. Gather legal and contact information for the contract.
3. Set your launch date – it will determine the start of monthly billing.
4. Pay the advance deposit (300 €) and the registration fee (50 €).
5. After approval, you’ll enter a 30‑day demo mode with 20 free push messages.
6. Once testing is complete, the bot becomes verified, and billing begins (100 € for the start month + traffic tariffs).

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5. Tips & Recommendations

Tip	Why It Matters
Plan the launch date	Monthly fees start from the activation day, so give yourself a buffer.
Use the demo mode	30 days and 20 free pushes let you fine‑tune without extra cost.
Monitor traffic	Reconciliation ensures your message volume matches your strategy.
Track monthly balances	Avoid surprises by keeping a close eye on your monthly statements.

6. Next Steps

If you already have a Viber bot or plan to create one, visit the form at https://smsbat.com/register-bot, let us know your needs, and we’ll help you get it verified.

SMSBAT will help you maximize Viber’s capabilities in your business—from the first contact to full automation of customer service.

Get started today and see how your business can thrive with Viber! 🚀