Giant tech company, Meta, has launched a payment feature on its WhatsApp service for users and local business owners based in Brazil. The company announced via its website on Tuesday that Brazil’s WhatsApp users can now pay businesses via the app’s end-to-end encrypted chat. “The release read in part, On WhatsApp in Brazil, you can search for a business, browse goods and services, add them to your cart and make a payment all with just a few taps. “It’s now possible to pay for goods and services using Mastercard and Visa debit, credit and pre-paid cards issued by the numerous banks participating in the service. While the feature is only currently available in Brazil, Meta stated that plans to make the feature available in other countries are in the works.

Source: Punch April 12, 2023 20:08 UTC