WhatsApp Testing International UPI Payments for Indian Users
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that could significantly improve
the way Indian users handle international transactions. According to a reveal
by app researcher AssembleDebug, the messaging platform is developing a system
for international UPI payments within the app.
What is UPI and How Will This Work?
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UPI, or Unified Payments Interface, is a popular Indian digital payment
system. WhatsApp's current UPI integration allows users to send and receive
money domestically. This new feature would expand that functionality to
include international payments to businesses in specific countries.
Limited Details Revealed:
Screenshots shared by AssembleDebug offer a glimpse of how this feature might
work. Users would find a new "International payments" option within their UPI
settings. Selecting this option would allow them to activate international
payments for a set period, up to three months. Transactions would be limited
to authorized businesses in specific countries.
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Benefits and Current Status:
While existing UPI apps like PhonePe and GPay already offer international
payments, WhatsApp's entry into this space could streamline the process for
many users who are already comfortable using the platform for communication.
It's important to note that this feature is currently under development.
There's no official word from WhatsApp on a release date. The limited
screenshots suggest the feature might be in a closed beta testing phase, with
availability restricted to a small group of users. We can expect more
information on a wider release closer to launch.
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