WhatsApp added a symbol of ₹ (rupee symbol) in the composer of the chat to make shipping payments using WhatsApp is easier for users in India.
WhatsApp also announced that the camera icon in the composer now allows users to scan any QR code to allow payments in more than 20 million stores in India.
The rupee symbol (₹) skate has begun and will soon be available for users throughout India, in the coming weeks.
“We believe true inclusion is when customers do not need to navigate their way through their telephone to make a payment.
The point of arrival is when payment is only” suitable “into the intrinsic behavior of the customer,” said Mahatme – Payment, whatsapp India.
WhatsApp seems to be a big bet on the payment service in India.
According to the recent report in economic times, WhatsApp is working to create awareness among users about the payment service.
The company is said to plan the main ad campaign around the service.
WhatsApp is reported to be able to offer you money rewards to use the payment platform – WhatsApp payment.
The company is said to plan to provide cashback to users who make payments using whatsapp payments.
According to a report on Wabeta, a website that tracks the upcoming changes to WhatsApp, the company is exercising to introduce the cashback feature.
The company seems to see the Cashback route to increase the use of whatsapp payments.
This feature is currently being developed and cannot be accessed by users.
Wabetainfo also shares a screenshot of upcoming features.
Screenshot shared shows a new banner that displays above the list of chat on WhatsApp with a gift icon and a message that sounds, “Get cashback on your next payment” and “Tap to start”.
This report claims that the cashback feature will be limited to Indian users and that RS 10 upward payment may be eligible for cashbacks.