NEW DELHI: To finish a purchase order instantly within the chat, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday introduced a brand new characteristic in India that may enable WhatsApp customers to pay companies utilizing a wide range of cost choices, together with all supported UPI apps, debit and bank cards, and extra.
The corporate partnered with on-line cost options supplier PayU and Bengaluru-based Razorpay so as to add help for funds through credit score and debit playing cards, web banking and all UPI apps in India.
“Beginning as we speak, folks in India can add gadgets to their cart and ship a cost utilizing the tactic of their alternative from all supported UPI apps, debit and bank cards, and extra,” Meta stated.
The corporate first launched the funds service in Brazil and Singapore.
“That is going to make it even simpler for folks to pay Indian companies inside a WhatsApp chat utilizing no matter methodology they like,” Zuckerberg stated.
Together with this characteristic, Meta CEO additionally introduced another options for customers in India.
Meta launched ‘Flows’ so companies can supply extra experiences like shortly selecting a prepare seat, ordering a meal or reserving an appointment — all with out leaving the chat.
“With ‘Flows’, companies will have the ability to present wealthy menus and customisable varieties that help completely different wants,” the corporate defined.
The corporate will make ‘Flows’ accessible to companies globally utilizing the WhatsApp Enterprise Platform within the coming weeks.
Furthermore, the tech large can be bringing Meta Verified to companies utilizing WhatsApp, Instagram and Fb.
“We have been listening to from a variety of companies that they are very keen to construct extra credibility and get larger visibility. So I am excited to start out rolling out Meta Verified within the coming months.
“We will proceed to evolve what’s included within the toolkit to ensure that we’re bringing the most effective worth to companies,” Zuckerberg introduced.
To change into Meta Verified, companies might want to reveal their authenticity to Meta and in return they’ll obtain a verified badge, enhanced account help, impersonation safety, and extra options that may assist folks discover them extra simply.
For WhatsApp, this consists of premium options like a customized internet web page and elevated multi-device help.
The corporate will start testing Meta Verified quickly with small companies utilizing the WhatsApp Enterprise app earlier than introducing it to companies on the WhatsApp Enterprise Platform sooner or later, Meta said.
