WhatsApp introduces new feature ‘WhatsApp Payment’ based on UPI; available in Andriod and iOS devices

One of the biggest messaging applications WhatsApp has introduced their new feature which is WhatsApp payment. WhatsApp was working on the beta version for a long time on this feature, according to reports they are rolling out the new feature for sending and receiving money through the app in India and it is available for both iOS and Android. The option for UPI-based payments shows up in the attachments segment next to Documents, Gallery, Audio, Location, Contact, etc.

The GizmoTimes reports that they were unable to add the bank account to the WhatsApp account for carrying out any transaction. The reason could be that the feature is not yet fully supported and WhatsApp is still completing the integration. WhatsApp has been working on UPI payments since last year as it was reported by many publications.

There are tons of UPI based app for sending and receiving money in India but WhatsApp is used by most of the people in India for messaging, so if this new feature of WhatsApp is hit then it will have a huge impact on other UPI applications.