WhatsApp feature: Check how to activate, transfer money and other details NOW

The Facebook-owned WhatsApp's immediate messaging application keeps adding new features on its platform to ensure its users have a seamless experience. Those who have not initiated the feature allow users to send money via chats in the app to other users. Here's a simple guide to get you started if you haven't tried the feature yet. According to WhatsApp, it's easy to set up for fast transfers - simply send and receive money from anyone who uses UPI applications to your bank account just once.

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Users need to open a WhatsApp account and tap on the 3-dot menu in the top right corner to use this feature. The Payments option above Settings is then found. You will be prompted for 'accept and continue' to tap Add payment method. The top page opens a list of banks and chooses your bank.

You are required to check your telephone number once selected, tap SMS check. The BGR India reported that once your bank details are checked, they will be added to the following payment methods.

While WhatsApp Payments is simple to set up on a device, money is as simple as a cakewalk to be transferred to recipients. This is how you can send money with this feature to others. Open on your device, first, your WhatsApp account. Open the three-dot Menu Payments

The New Payment option is located at the bottom right corner of the screen. The list of contacts that you saved on your WhatsApp account will appear on the following page. Choose Input the name > Check > Enter the value> Press Next > Enter UPI PIN to the UPI ID. Alternatively, you can tap on the contact in chat and choose the payment option by sending money/tap the button that is attached.

Enter the number and check the UPI PIN for it. Once you enter the PIN, your payment is processed/ you are forwarded to your WhatsApp chat with the amount that you have transferred.