Meta to Start Charging Verified Accounts

Addis Ababa, February 20, 2023 (Walta) – Meta, the parent company for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger, is launching Meta Verified-a paid subscription service to verify accounts and get blue badge.

Meta Verified will enable customers to get verification mark, blue badge, which increase security and authenticity of users.

Customers with verified account will also get extra impersonation protection against accounts claiming to be you, and get direct access to customer support.

Meta Verified charges $11.99 a month on web and $14.99 on iOS per month.

The service is scheduled to be launched in Australia and New Zealand this week and it will start in other countries.