WABetaInfo has also shared a screenshot of the upcoming feature. The screenshot shared shows a new banner that appears above the list of chats on WhatsApp with a gift icon and a message that reads, “Get cashback on your next payment” and “Tap to get started” “. The report claims that the cashback facility will be limited to users in India and any payment of Rs 10 and above can be eligible for the cashback. WhatsApp payments are based on is i. The company launched WhatsApp Payments Beta in India in early 2018. The service went out of beta in November 2020. Facebook Rivals Google Google Pay also offers UPI-based payment service in India. google pay It also offers cashback and other rewards to users for using its platform for transactions as well as bill payments.
WhatsApp plans to alert users about its payment service
WhatsApp is betting big on its payments service in India. According to a recent report in Economic Times, WhatsApp is working to create awareness among users about its payments service. The company is said to be planning a major advertising campaign around the service.
“As we move forward, we will be employing more marketing efforts to help people understand and unlock the payment potential on WhatsApp, which is as easy as sending a picture. Digital Payments Adoption Our nation’s digital financial journey This is a significant step forward with more payments in India. At WhatsApp, we aim to be a significant contributor to India’s financial inclusion agenda,” Manesh Mahatme, Director, Head of WhatsApp Pay, India, told ET.
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