WhatsApp

AI Assistant for Government on WhatsApp

Bring equity to government services by offering 24/7 multilingual support on one of the world’s most widely used platforms.

GIF of a WhatsApp chat with Citibot where a resident asks how to pay their water bill. The assistant replies in Spanish with instructions for paying online or by phone.

Did you know? 52% of Spanish-speaking Americans use WhatsApp to communicate.

Make it easy for all residents to ask questions, request services, and message the city—directly through WhatsApp.

WhatsApp chat with Citibot where a resident asks how to pay their water bill. The assistant replies in Spanish with instructions for paying online or by phone.

How Does it Work?

Citibot’s WhatsApp Chat works just like our core Text Chat solution—but through WhatsApp!

  1. Residents start a chat by messaging the agency’s dedicated WhatsApp number.

  2. The AI-powered chatbot responds instantly, answering questions, guiding users to resources, or collecting service requests.

  3. If needed, conversations are escalated to staff for follow-up at a later time—seamlessly and efficiently.

  4. All interactions are tracked and integrated with your existing workflows, CRMs, work management systems.

📱 Easy, accessible service—right in WhatsApp.

Key Features

Create Equitable Government Services

Citibot’s WhatsApp AI Assistant helps bridge the digital divide by meeting residents where they already are—on a familiar, accessible platform. With multilingual support and 24/7 availability, government agencies can ensure all residents—including under served and non-English-speaking communities—have equal access to vital services and information.

What powers Citibot’s WhatsApp AI Assistant

Our WhatsApp bot is a seamless extension of our AI Assistants available for your city website or via text. Citibot’s WhatsApp product uses the same AI—for fast, accurate, and conversational responses.

 FAQs

  • Citibot’s WhatsApp AI Assistant allows residents to get answers, updates, and support directly through WhatsApp, using the same trusted information available on your website.

  • Residents simply message your official WhatsApp number to ask questions, get information, or access services—no app download or login required.

  • Yes. Citibot’s WhatsApp AI Assistant supports multilingual communication in 75+ languages, helping municipalities serve diverse communities more effectively.

  • Yes. Responses are powered by your approved content and is refreshed regularly to ensure residents always receive accurate, current information.

  • Yes. Citibot’s WhatsApp AI Assistant works alongside web chat, SMS, voice, and other Citibot solutions for a consistent resident experience.

  • Citibot is built specifically for government, with security, privacy, and responsible AI practices at the core of the platform.

  • You can schedule a no-obligation demo to see how WhatsApp would work for your government.