WhatsApp has made a significant move to expand its commerce capabilities in Indiaannouncing that it will now accept credit card payments and services from competing digital payment providers within its app. This decision comes as WhatsApp seeks to tap into the potential of its almost 500 million users in India, its largest region. Previously, regulators had limited WhatsApp’s in-app payment service, WhatsApp Pay, to just 100 million individuals. According to a blog postMeta, these new payment options will be available to any organization in India that uses WhatsApp’s business platform. This development aims to enhance the convenience and ease of conducting business transactions on WhatsApp, solidifying its position as a key player in India’s digital payment landscape.

Source: Hindustan Times September 20, 2023 07:28 UTC