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WhatsApp Launches Bill Payments in India to Tap UPI Growth
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India
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Fusion42 · 6 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
WhatsApp has launched a bill payments feature in India using the Bharat Bill Payment System network, allowing users to pay various bills via UPI, debit, or credit cards through the app.
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◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
WhatsApp's bill payments rollout is a clear invitation for fintech founders in India to build services around messaging-driven payments and tap into UPI's growing transaction volume.
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