WhatsApp International Payments for India
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:35 pm
WhatsApp will soon allow Indian users to make international payments from the app
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will enable Indian users to make international payments seamlessly through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This upcoming capability, dubbed “International Payments,” was recently unveiled by a tipster on X/Twitter.
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will enable Indian users to make international payments seamlessly through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This upcoming capability, dubbed “International Payments,” was recently unveiled by a tipster on X/Twitter.
- Big news for Indian WhatsApp users: Sending money abroad directly within the app might be coming soon!
- The feature: Nicknamed "International Payments," it would utilize UPI for seamless international transactions.
- Limited accessibility: Only applicable in countries with UPI enabled by banks for international use.
- Activation and control: Users might need to manually activate the feature and choose its active duration (potentially up to 3 months).
- Potential benefits: Easier international payments for Indian users - sending money to family, paying for foreign subscriptions, etc.
- Current stage: Under development, might be rolled out for beta testing first.
- Open questions: Will there be transaction limits? How will exchange rates be handled?
- Stay tuned: More details expected as the feature progresses towards launch.