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WhatsApp Launches Bill Payments in India: Here's How to Pay Utility Bills Within the App

The feature is powered by Bharat Bill Payment System and gives users access to 22,722 billers across 30 categories, Meta said.

  • On Thursday, September 3, 2026, WhatsApp launched Bill Payments in India, enabling users to find, manage, and pay everyday household utility bills directly within the app.
  • Powered by the Bharat Bill Payment System , the feature provides users access to about 22,722 billers across 30 categories, including electricity, water, FASTag, and loan repayments.
  • India is WhatsApp's largest market, with more than 600 million users, and the service allows payments via UPI, credit cards, or debit cards to simplify routine transactions.
  • WhatsApp Pay handled 150 million transactions in June 2026, up from 37 million in 2024, as its UPI market share rose from about 0.27 percent to 0.7 percent.
  • Meta appointed Cred founder Kunal Shah as its global leader in June to focus on financial products, while the company expects nationwide availability for Android and iOS in the coming weeks.
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Indian Express broke the news in Noida, India on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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