WhatsApp Takes On PhonePe, Google Pay With Bill Payments In India

Meta-owned WhatsApp has launched bill payments in India, allowing users to find, manage, and pay household and utility bills directly within the messaging app. Powered by the Bharat Connect network, the feature gives users access to 22,722 billers across 30 categories, including electricity, gas, water, FASTag, insurance, credit card payments, and loan repayments. The feature is being rolled out gradually and will be available to Android and iOS users across India over the coming weeks.