WhatsApp payments service rolled out for all – Check features and how to use

The payments service has now been made available on the WhatsApp mobile app for all users in India. File Photo Updated: Sep 14, 2021, 11:45 AM IST WhatsApp payments service was launched in November 2020 in India. It was rolled out for more users in June 2021. Now, the payments service has been made available on the WhatsApp mobile app for all users in India. Users will see the payment notification above the list of chats in the mobile app. Users will also see WhatsApp payments service when going in the list of options that open when one clicks on More (3 dots) in top right corner of the app. Features of WhatsApp payments service WhatsApp payments is a UPI based service subject to a separate WhatsApp India Payments Privacy Policy. WhatsApp commits that the UPI enabled payments are completely secure and in full compliance with India’s data localisation guidelines. It adds that the WhatsApp UP transaction data is encrypted and resides only in India, in accordance with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines. Facebook does not have access to the payments data in “clear format,” as per WhatsApp payments FAQs WhatsApp India performs active monitoring of necessary compliance and…
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