WhatsApp Payment

WhatsApp reportedly adds passkey option to restore encrypted cloud backups

WhatsApp is reportedly simplifying encrypted chat backup recovery with passkey support, letting users unlock backups using fingerprint, face ID, or device PIN

Updated On: 31 Oct 2025 | 2:46 PM IST

Fake profits to human trafficking: The Whatsapp stock market scam decoded

Scammers are using fake profiles, impersonating well-known investors, and luring victims into fraudulent schemes.

Updated On: 09 Sep 2024 | 1:18 PM IST

WhatsApp: Banned in China, Meta's messaging app now working for some users

Users of the Meta Platforms Inc. service in Beijing and Shanghai, who normally employ workarounds like a virtual private network to get on the service, are using it normally

Updated On: 09 May 2024 | 1:52 PM IST

JioMart witnesses seven-fold increase in monthly orders through WhatsApp

With an end-to-end shopping experience within WhatsApp, JioMart has been able to engage consumers hesitant to shop online, according to a company statement

Updated On: 29 Sep 2023 | 4:09 PM IST

Meta announces new business-focused features for WhatsApp in India: Details

Meta enabled payment options, besides its own, within the WhatsApp chats for consumers to send payments without leaving the chat window

Updated On: 20 Sep 2023 | 12:52 PM IST

To avoid net blackouts, Trai may impose selective ban on WhatsApp, Telegram

Popular applications like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Telegram are likely to be among the apps under consideration for a selective ban

Updated On: 25 Jul 2023 | 10:05 AM IST

Meta introduces 'find, message, and buy from business' feature on WhatsApp

Meta's new business features would allow users to discover new brands, connect with them and make their purchase directly on the app itself

Updated On: 18 Nov 2022 | 9:48 PM IST

JioMart on WhatsApp a big opportunity for us: CEO Mark Zuckerberg

As Meta doubles down on its monetisation drive across its family of apps, Mark Zuckerberg has said that JioMart on WhatsApp in India is going to be a big opportunity for the paid messaging market

Updated On: 27 Oct 2022 | 12:52 PM IST

Massive growth in reels in past two years, says Meta's Ajit Mohan

Reels make up more than 20 per cent of the time people spend on Instagram, globally.

Updated On: 01 Oct 2022 | 5:26 PM IST

Walmart-backed PhonePe asks NPCI to extend the volume cap deadline

With this move, NPCI was aiming to reduce the concentration risk in the system and potentially curb the dominance of two large players while ensuring other players also get a chance to grow

Updated On: 18 Sep 2022 | 10:12 PM IST

WhatsApp privacy policy: SC ruling won't affect CCI probe, says Delhi HC

If SC upholds the Policy, CCI can ascertain whether or not the provisions of the Competition Act have been violated

Updated On: 26 Aug 2022 | 10:34 PM IST

NPCI eases cap on WhatsApp payments service to expand to 100 mn users

Regulator granted WhatsApp approval in November 2020 to go live on UPI in the multi-bank model in a graded manner.

Updated On: 13 Apr 2022 | 11:39 PM IST

WhatsApp wins nod to expand Indian payments service to 100 mn users: Report

WhatsApp has over the years told NPCI that there should be no cap on users of its payments service in India, its biggest market

Updated On: 13 Apr 2022 | 10:54 PM IST

WhatsApp steps out on front foot to push payments feature

The company said that it has launched a pilot programme of adopting 500 villages to familiarise villagers with digital payments

Updated On: 16 Dec 2021 | 6:05 AM IST

WhatsApp adopts 500 villages in India to promote digital payments

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Wednesday announced its pilot programme of adopting 500 villages across Karnataka and Maharashtra

Updated On: 15 Dec 2021 | 1:41 PM IST

Will double down on India growth in next 6 months: WhatsApp Pay

WhatsApp India on Tuesday said that over the next six months, it will make significant investments regarding digital payments on its platform across the country

Updated On: 30 Nov 2021 | 3:43 PM IST

WhatsApp wins approval to double payments offering to 40 mn users in India

The company had requested that there should be no cap on users of its payment service in India

Updated On: 27 Nov 2021 | 2:55 AM IST

WhatsApp adds rupee symbol to chats for faster access to payment capability

Says camera icon in chat composer now lets users scan any QR code to enable paying at over 20 mn stores in India

Updated On: 30 Sep 2021 | 5:59 PM IST

WhatsApp adds backgrounds to payments for a more personalised experience

Built for India, this new feature is relevant, exciting, and memorable as it helps people easily convey a feeling along with sending money.

Updated On: 17 Aug 2021 | 11:07 AM IST

PhonePe cements position as leading UPI app, WhatsApp falls behind

UPI, India's flagship payments platform, recorded 2.29 billion transactions worth Rs 4.25 trillion in February.

Updated On: 16 Mar 2021 | 10:43 PM IST