Karlston Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 This new WhatsApp feature could forever change how you send money New in-app service allows payments through WhatsApp - but you might not get it yet (Image credit: WhatsApp) Top messaging service WhatsApp has finally answered the prayers of many users by launching a new in-app digital payment feature. Initially only able in Brazil, the new feature allows person-to-person payments through the app, which currently has over two billion users worldwide. The new WhatsApp digital payments service will also allow users to make purchases from within the app, although features will initially be confined to select debit and credit cards. However, the company says it is aiming to widen that reach to other partners as the service expands to additional countries. Secure payments "We’re excited to announce that starting today we’re bringing digital payments to WhatsApp users in Brazil. People will be able to send money securely or make a purchase from a local business without leaving their chat," the company wrote in a blog post announcing the news. Like the WhatsApp platform itself, payments are free to use, with a number of Mastercard and Visa-backed banks in Brazil already signed up, suggesting a similar arrangement might happen in other markets. WhatsApp expanded on the possibilities for retailers using the app, noting that simplifying payments simple can help small businesses get online and grow quickly. The payment system on WhatsApp is enabled by Facebook Pay, which launched back in November 2019, and is already in force across the parent company's family of apps, including Messenger and Instagram. WhatsApp says that extensive security is built in to the new payments service, with users needing to scan their fingerprint or enter a special six digit PIN to prevent any unauthorized transactions. There's no news on when the system will roll out to other markets, but given the amount of users WhatsApp has around the world, the company will surely be following its initial Brazilian launch with interest. This new WhatsApp feature could forever change how you send money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanderthunder Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Another alternative to e-wallets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BimBamSmash Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 A bit off-topic here, but if one wishes to use the desktop variant of this app, is it still necessary to run the phone app concurrently? This one has been a major deal breaker for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlston Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 5 hours ago, BimBamSmash said: A bit off-topic here, but if one wishes to use the desktop variant of this app, is it still necessary to run the phone app concurrently? I believe so. 5 hours ago, BimBamSmash said: This one has been a major deal breaker for me. Same here. And also their steadfast refusal to bring out an iPad app, and defending it by saying iPad isn't a telephony device. Well, VoIP "phone" apps work fine on iPads, so why not WhatsApp??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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