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WhatsApp bill payments explained: How to pay electricity, gas and other bills
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
WhatsApp is launching a new Bill Payments feature in India using the Bharat Connect system. The update allows both Android and iOS users to settle various utility and financial obligations, including electricity, gas, and credit card bills, directly inside the messaging application through multiple payment methods.
WHY IT MATTERS
This integration expands WhatsApp's financial utility in India by enabling millions of users to manage dozens of routine household and financial payments within a single messaging platform.
WhatsApp is rolling out a Bill Payments feature via Bharat Connect (BBPS), letting Android and iOS users in India pay electricity, gas, water, FASTag, insurance, credit card and loan bills across 22,700+ billers directly within the app, using UPI, debit or credit card
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