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Appointment reminders on RCS

Remind customers of the time and place, show them how to get there and let them confirm or reschedule with one tap.

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  • Know who is coming
  • Directions built in
  • One reminder, every phone
RCS appointment reminder from a verified car service centre with Confirm, Reschedule and Cancel replies, and the customer confirming

What is an RCS appointment reminder?

An RCS appointment reminder is a message from a verified business showing the date, time, person and place of an appointment, with suggested replies such as Confirm and Reschedule and actions such as Show location or Add to calendar. Replies reach the booking system by webhook, and customers whose phones lack RCS receive an SMS reminder instead.

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Why use RCS for appointment reminders?

Know who is comingConfirm replies give the front desk a reliable list; silence or Reschedule flags slots to refill.
Directions built inA Show location action opens the exact pin, which matters for clinics and service centres in busy markets.
One reminder, every phoneRCS for capable phones, SMS for the rest, from one send.

How do you set up appointment reminders with RCS?

  1. The booking is savedYour scheduling, clinic or service software records the slot and the customer's number.
  2. Reminders are scheduledMsgClub sends one reminder a day before and, for morning slots, another early that day.
  3. The customer repliesConfirm, Reschedule or Running late arrive as reply events.
  4. The schedule updatesYour software marks confirmations and releases slots from cancellations by webhook.

RCS templates for appointment reminders

Copy, edit and use these as a starting point.

Day-before reminderSuggested replies
Title: {service} tomorrow at {time}
Body: Hi {name}, with {staff_name} at {location}. Reply below so we can keep your slot.
Buttons: Confirm | Reschedule | Cancel
Visit detailsText with actions
Title: See you at {time} today
Body: {location_name}, {address}. Please arrive 10 minutes early with {items_to_bring}.
Buttons: Show location | Call us | Running late
Reminder fallbackSMS fallback
Reminder: your appointment at {#var#} is on {#var#} at {#var#}. To reschedule call {#var#}. -{#var#}

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

Which industries use RCS for appointment reminders?

Dental clinicsHow do dental clinics use RCS messaging?See how
Orthopaedic clinicsHow can orthopaedic clinics use RCS messaging?See how
Physiotherapy clinicsHow do physiotherapy clinics use RCS?See how
Auto service centres and garagesHow do car service centres use RCS messaging?See how
Medical practices and clinicsHow can a clinic use RCS messages for patients?See how
Notaries and documentation servicesIs RCS useful for notaries and documentation services?See how

What are the best practices for appointment reminders?

Do this
  • Use suggested replies, not a request to type YES
  • Include what to bring, such as reports, documents or the vehicle's service book
  • Send the same-day reminder at least 2 hours before the slot
  • Release a slot automatically after Cancel and offer it to the waiting list
What to measure
  • No-show rate before and after RCS reminders
  • Share of appointments confirmed by reply
  • Slots refilled after a Reschedule or Cancel

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Questions about RCS appointment reminders

Do appointment reminders on RCS need consent?

A reminder about an appointment the customer booked is a service message, so it is expected. Keep it free of promotions. If you want to suggest an add-on service, send it separately and only to customers who agreed to offers.

Can customers reschedule from the RCS reminder?

Yes. A Reschedule reply reaches your booking software or team by webhook. You can reply with suggested slots as chips, or have staff call back. Either way, the original slot is freed for someone else.

When should an RCS appointment reminder be sent?

Usually 24 hours before, so there is time to refill a cancelled slot, plus a short reminder 2 hours before for same-day or morning appointments. For surgeries or long procedures, add instructions 2 to 3 days earlier.

What if the patient or customer has an iPhone?

iPhone support for RCS business messages in India is partial, mainly on Jio since September 2026. MsgClub sends the SMS reminder to numbers that cannot receive RCS, so every customer gets reminded.

Can reminders include a map link to our location?

Yes. A Show location action opens your exact location in the phone's maps app. It helps most for clinics in multi-storey complexes and service centres off main roads; add a landmark in the body text too.

Can I connect reminders to Google Calendar or my clinic software?

Yes, through the API and webhooks. Your software or a tool such as Zapier sends the appointment to MsgClub and receives replies back. Smaller teams can schedule reminders from a Google Sheet linked through Zapier.

Related guides

RCS business messaging in IndiaSend RCS business messages in India with your logo, a verified sender, rich cards, carousels and reply buttons, plus automatic SMS fallback for every phone.Read the guide RCS vs SMS vs WhatsApp for business in IndiaCompare RCS, SMS and WhatsApp for business in India: reach, branding, buttons, opt-in and pricing models, with clear advice on when to use each channel.Read the guide
AI calls for appointment remindersWhen people need to talk back, ask questions or agree a date, an AI voice agent handles the call and logs the outcome.See AI Voice

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