You may soon be able to pay internationally via UPI
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WhatsApp payments
WhatsApp supports UPI payments like other apps in India. It started the pilot for the feature a few years back, but still lags behind the likes of PhonePe, Google Pay.
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International payments soon
The Meta-owned platform could get a big head start on its rivals, with rumours suggesting that WhatsApp will soon offer international UPI payments for users in India.
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May rival PayPal
WhatsApp could actually take on the likes of PayPal with its UPI payment service that will be accessible in other countries.
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Screenshot shared
A Twitter user shared a screenshot, which shows the international payments option with an off/on drop-down in the menu.
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May be limited to business
Once you enable int'l payments option, WhatsApp takes you to another page, where you can see the payments feature seems limited to businesses and only works in supported countries.
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How can you activate it?
You can activate the international payment on WhatsApp by authorising using your four or six-digit UPI PIN.
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Forex charges will be applied
UPI payments are linked through bank accounts, so it is obvious that the forex charges will be included in the final amount.