RCS for FMCG distributors and dealer networks

RCS messaging for distributors and dealer networks

Show retailers this month's schemes as product cards, let them order with a tap and remind them about outstanding bills from a verified sender.

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RCS rich card from a verified FMCG distributor showing a November atta scheme for retailers with Order now, See all schemes and Call salesman buttons

How do FMCG distributors use RCS messaging?

FMCG distributors and dealer networks use RCS to send monthly scheme carousels with SKU photos and Order now buttons, new product launch cards, outstanding payment reminders with a Pay now link, dispatch and invoice updates, and salesman visit notices. Retailers see the distributor's verified name, which helps them trust payment requests, and SMS covers phones without RCS.

Updated 15 Nov 2026

Key facts: RCS for FMCG distributors and dealer networks

Channel: RCS messaging
Best for: Monthly scheme carousel; Outstanding payment reminder; Order dispatch and invoice
Formats: Carousel, Rich card, Text with actions, Suggested replies
Who it suits: FMCG and food distributors, Pharma and OTC stockists, Paint, cement and hardware dealer networks, Electrical and electronics distributors, Company sales teams managing dealers
Sender: Brand name, logo and verified mark, set up as an RCS agent; DLT-approved SMS fallback for phones that cannot receive RCS
Pricing model: Per message, by message type; fallback billed as SMS. How pricing works
Integration: REST API and webhooks (message.delivered, message.read, message.clicked) into your own software. RCS API

What problems does RCS solve for FMCG distributors and dealer networks?

Schemes do not reach the counterThe salesman forgets to mention this month's scheme, and the kirana owner orders the old pack size.

Outstanding grows quietlyRetailer credit runs past 30 days because reminders depend on a salesman calling between beats.

Fake payment requestsRetailers get messages asking them to pay a distributor's dues into a new account and do not know which to trust.

Which RCS messages work for FMCG distributors and dealer networks?

Carousel

Monthly scheme carouselOne card per SKU or pack with the scheme, such as 10+1 or extra margin, and an Order now button.→ Schemes seen by every outlet

Rich card

Outstanding payment reminderThe bill number, amount and days overdue, with Pay now and Call accounts buttons, from the distributor's verified sender.→ Faster collections

Text with actions

Order dispatch and invoiceOrder dispatched with the vehicle number and expected time, and a View invoice action.→ Fewer where-is-my-order calls

Suggested replies

Salesman beat visitTell the retailer the salesman visits tomorrow and let them reply Need stock, No order this week or Call me.→ Better-planned beats

Rich card

New SKU launchA pack shot, trade price, MRP and launch scheme, with an Order trial pack button.→ Faster launch placement

Ready-to-use RCS message templates for FMCG distributors and dealer networks

Copy, edit and use these as a starting point.

Scheme cardCarousel

Title: {{sku}}: {{scheme}}
Body: Trade price ₹{{tp}}, MRP ₹{{mrp}}. Valid till {{date}} or while stock lasts.
Buttons: Order now | Call salesman

Outstanding reminderRich card

Title: ₹{{amount}} outstanding with {{distributor}}
Body: Bill {{bill_no}} dated {{bill_date}}, {{days}} days. Please pay only to our registered account.
Buttons: Pay now | Call accounts

DispatchedText with actions

Title: Order {{order_no}} dispatched
Body: Vehicle {{vehicle}}, reaching by {{time}}. {{cases}} cases as per invoice {{invoice_no}}.
Buttons: View invoice | Call driver

Rich cards and buttons are set up per campaign in your MsgClub panel; text is editable.

How does RCS work for FMCG distributors and dealer networks?

Your DMS has the dataSchemes, outstanding bills and dispatches live in your distributor management or accounting software.
MsgClub sends to each outletRetailers with RCS get product cards; the rest get your SMS template.
The retailer orders or paysOrder now opens your ordering page; Pay now opens the payment link.
The salesman sees itTaps and replies are posted to your DMS or sales app by webhook before the next beat.

Connect your softwareYour distributor management system, sales force app or accounting software such as Tally, Marg or BUSY can pass outlet, bill and scheme data to the MsgClub API, and receive taps and replies by webhook. RCS API · API and webhooks · Pricing

CompliancePayment reminders to retailers about their own bills are transactional; scheme carousels are promotional and should go to outlets that agreed to receive them. Tell retailers you will never ask them to pay into a new bank account by message.

Which other channels suit FMCG distributors and dealer networks?

Use them together from one account, with shared contacts, reports and webhooks.

SMS for FMCG distributors and dealer networksHow do FMCG distributors use SMS with retailers?See SMS

WhatsApp for FMCG distributors and dealer networksHow do distributors use WhatsApp Business API?See WhatsApp

IVR for FMCG distributors and dealer networksHow do distributors use IVR?See IVR

Voice broadcast for FMCG distributors and dealer networksHow do distributors use voice broadcast with retailers?See Voice broadcast

Missed call for FMCG distributors and dealer networksHow do distributors use missed calls with retailers?See Missed call

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Questions about RCS messaging for FMCG distributors and dealer networks

Do kirana owners have phones that support RCS?

Many do. Most shop owners use Android phones with Google Messages, which supports RCS when chats are switched on and data is available. Some older or keypad phones will not, so keep SMS fallback on for every scheme and payment message.

Can retailers place an order from an RCS card?

Yes, through a button that opens your ordering page or app, or through a suggested reply that your DMS turns into an order request. Many distributors use the reply as a lead for the salesman to confirm quantity on the next visit.

How does RCS help with payment fraud in dealer networks?

The distributor's verified name and logo appear on every message, so retailers can tell a genuine reminder from a fake request. Say clearly in each reminder that you never change bank details by message, and give a Call accounts button.

Is RCS better than WhatsApp for distributors?

Not universally. Many retailers already order from distributors on WhatsApp, which is good for chat. RCS adds verified, branded broadcasts to every Android outlet without a WhatsApp opt-in, plus SMS fallback, so it suits schemes and payment reminders sent to large outlet lists.

Can a company send schemes to dealers of all its distributors?

Yes, if the company owns the RCS agent and has the dealers' consent. Send the company-level scheme from the company's agent and leave outstanding reminders to each distributor, since the bill belongs to the distributor.

What language should scheme cards use?

The language your retailers read on their phones, often Hindi or the state language with product names in English. Keep each card to the pack, the scheme, the price and the validity date, and test on a few outlets before sending to the whole beat.