(Trick) How to Activate WhatsApp Payment Service

Do you want to enable WhatsApp Payment feature on your number? If yes, then read the complete article. Facebook-owned WhatsApp, months later analyzing the payment feature to integrate while texting and has finally begun rolling out to users in India. The company had released this option for some selected users on both the Android and iOS devices. The WhatsApp payment feature is powered by UPI which allows consumers to send and get money easily.

But, it doesn’t seem as the service will encourage merchant payments. The company hasn’t yet set an FAQ page on obligations, but the expressions and service page in addition to the privacy policy page have been all live. Users may check out these before turning Payments ceremony on WhatsApp.

UPI stands for Unified Payments Interface, which is an instant payment system formulated by the National Payments Corporation of India, an RBI regulated entity. UPI is developed over the IMPS system and allows you to immediately transfer money between any two parties’ bank accounts.

With this new payment method, your smartphones, as well as a basic phone will soon double up as virtual debit cards and you’ll be able to send or receive money instantly. Most of the banks are now regulated this feature and some third-party apps also have this service; such as Tez, PhonePe, PayTm and now the WhatsApp.

Whatsapp is the most used instant messaging app and if UPI will be successfully integrated into it, then no one will install an extra app to make payment through UPI.

How to Activate WhatsApp Payment Service

The WhatsApp payment service is currently rolled out for selected users. So, in order to get WhatsApp payment feature, you have to request someone which has already this service. Once you receive the invitation, the Payments option will show in the WhatsApp settings. Well, let’s know the steps after receiving an invitation.

1. Once you receive the invitation, go to WhatsApp Settings and Select “Payments” option.

2. Now, you need to Verify Your Number. Make sure that, your phone number is linked to your bank account.

3. After that, select the Bank account that is linked to your number.

4. A message will be sent from your number to verify your account.

6. Now you are done!

The activation process of WhatsApp Payment service is so simple. If you didn’t understand the procedure, then you can check the above video.

How to Get WhatsApp Payment Invite

As I said before, you need an invitation from an already activated person to activate WhatsApp Payment feature. But, you don’t need to worry about.