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WhatsApp launches bill payment feature in India as Meta expands messaging platform

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WhatsApp has added bill payment functionality in India as part of Meta's broader push to build a WeChat-like ecosystem.

Social Media Today reports that WhatsApp has introduced bill payment capability in India. The feature aligns with Meta's strategy to transform WhatsApp into a multifunctional messaging platform comparable to China's WeChat, expanding beyond text and voice communication into financial and utility services.

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