What you’ll learn

  • How to configure call transfers
  • When to use call transfers
  • Best practices for handling transfers

Overview

The Call Transfer tool enables smooth transition of calls between AI assistants and human agents. This ensures complex situations are handled appropriately while maintaining professional customer service.

Key Benefits

  • Seamless transition between AI and human agents
  • Clear transfer conditions
  • Maintain context during handovers
  • Professional customer experience

Configuration Guide

Required Fields

1. Description

  • Purpose: Define conditions when the call should be transferred
  • Content: Specify scenarios such as:
    • Customer requests or keywords that trigger transfer
    • Specific issues requiring human assistance
    • Escalation conditions
  • Examples:
    Transfer the call when:
    - Customer explicitly asks to speak with a human agent
    - Customer mentions "complaint" or "supervisor"
    - Technical issues involve server configuration
    - Customer needs to discuss billing disputes
    

2. Transfer To

  • What: Destination phone number for the transfer
  • Format: International format with country code (e.g., +1234567890)
  • Example: +18005551234
  • Important: Double-check number accuracy to ensure successful routing

3. Transfer Type

Currently supports Cold Transfer only:

Cold Transfer

  • What: Immediate, direct handover
  • Process: Call is transferred immediately to the specified number
  • Best for:
    • Direct routing to human agents
    • Simple transfers
    • High volume scenarios

Coming Soon: Warm Transfer feature will enable contextual handovers where the receiving agent gets briefed before connecting with the caller.

4. Show Transferee’s Number

  • What: Toggle to show/hide caller’s phone number
  • Use cases:
    • Enable for callback requirements
    • Enable for call tracking
    • Enable for record keeping
  • Privacy: Consider regulatory requirements when enabling

Examples of the Description Field

Here are examples of transfer conditions you can specify in the description:

1. Customer Service Escalation

Transfer when customer:
- Asks to speak with a supervisor
- Uses phrases like "manager" or "supervisor"
- Expresses strong dissatisfaction
- Mentions filing a complaint

2. Technical Support

Transfer when conversation involves:
- Enterprise-level technical issues
- Server configuration
- API integration problems
- Security-related concerns

3. Billing and Account

Transfer when customer needs to:
- Dispute charges
- Request refunds
- Discuss payment plans
- Handle account termination

4. Emergency or Urgent Issues

Transfer immediately when:
- Customer reports service outage
- Security breach is mentioned
- Time-critical issues are reported

Important Considerations

  • Always verify transfer numbers
  • Keep transfer conditions clear and specific
  • Monitor transfer patterns to refine conditions
  • Regularly update transfer scenarios based on customer needs

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

  1. Failed Transfers

    • Verify phone number format
    • Check destination availability
    • Confirm network connectivity
  2. Unwanted Transfers

    • Review and refine transfer conditions mentioned in the description field
    • Make trigger phrases more specific
    • Monitor and adjust based on patterns

Always test transfer configurations in a controlled environment before using in production.