Economy
WhatsApp Launches Integrated Bill Payment Services Across India
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THE BRIEF
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WhatsApp has officially launched its bill payment feature in India, allowing users to settle electricity, gas, and water bills directly through the messaging app.
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The service integrates with the Bharat Connect network, providing access to over 22,722 registered billers across the country to facilitate seamless UPI-based transactions.
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This expansion marks a major push by Meta to capture a larger share of India's digital payments market, directly competing with established platforms like PhonePe and Google Pay.