WhatsApp may expand payments to more countries on Android
WhatsApp is finally working on a new feature that will let users in more countries manage their payment methods. The new section will allow users to save their cards and shipping information to make purchases easier directly from the app. The update could indicate that WhatsApp is preparing to bring payments to more countries.
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Feature: | Payments section |
| Status: | Under development |
| Availability info: | This feature is currently in development and not yet available for beta testing. |
| Previous news: | WhatsApp is rolling out a redesigned chat backup screen! |
WhatsApp is developing a section to manage payments on iOS
In the post about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 26.33.10.70 update, we announced that WhatsApp was developing a new Payments section. The feature would let users save their cards and billing details to complete purchases directly within the app. The country selector for the billing address includes countries beyond WhatsApp's current payment markets. For example, the country selector will let users choose Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States. This may suggest that WhatsApp will expand payments to new regions. However, WhatsApp has not confirmed any plans to expand payments to more countries.
WhatsApp is working on a Payments section for Android
WhatsApp is now working on bringing the same feature to the Android app. This may suggest that WhatsApp is considering bringing payments to more countries on Android as well. We discovered this with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.43.7 update, which is available on the Google Play Store. With this update, WhatsApp is developing a Payments section right within the app settings. This feature will allow users to save their card and manage their payment information.
Users will be able to add a new payment method within the app
When users open the new payments screen from the app settings, they will immediately see a button to add a payment method. This action will present the Accounts Center, where users can securely save their favorite payment method. WhatsApp encrypts payment information, and it securely stores the payment method separately from the user's profile data. By adding a payment method, WhatsApp says that users will be able to make purchases faster on Meta apps. Users will be able to save their shipping info right within this page.
What the Shipping info section includes
In the section related to shipping information, users can enter their email address, phone number, and the shipping address. They will be able to add or update these details at any time by opening this section. This information will help WhatsApp pre-fill delivery details when users make a purchase. As a result, users will not have to type the same information every time.
How to download saved payment information
Users will be able to download their payment information from this section. This feature will allow users to request a copy of the payment data, including card details and shipping information. When users remove their payment details, they can also use this feature to check what data WhatsApp already removed from the servers. This will give users transparency over what WhatsApp stores.
What this means for the expansion of WhatsApp payments
WhatsApp Payments are currently available in four countries: India, Brazil, Singapore, and Mexico. In these countries, WhatsApp secured regulatory approval and partnered with local payment providers. By developing the payments section on both iOS and Android, we can understand that WhatsApp will introduce the infrastructure needed to support more markets. WhatsApp has not confirmed if payments will be available in more countries, but the development on these two platforms suggests that WhatsApp is working on something bigger.
WhatsApp is developing the Payments section for a future Android update
The Payments section is currently under development on Android. Since it's in development, this feature is not available yet. WhatsApp will release it to some beta testers in a future update. At the moment, WhatsApp has not announced when it will be available to the public.
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