WhatsApp Pay now supports SBI, HDFC, ICICI, and other banks: Here’s what that means
WhatsApp formally launched WhatsApp Pay in India last month. Now, nearly over a month later, the company has announced that it is partnering with a host of banks in India to enable a wider role of the service in the country.
How to add your bank account to WhatsApp?
Step 1: Open WhatsApp messenger in your Android device.
Step 2: Then, tap ‘more’ options (represented by three vertical dots).
Step 3: After that, go to the ‘settings’.
Step 4: Select ‘payments’ and then tap on ‘add new account’.
Step 5: Press ‘accept and continue’ to accept the ‘payments terms and privacy policy’.
Step 6: Now, tap on ‘verify via SMS’ and then ‘allow’.
Note: In case, WhatsApp already has permission to place and manage phone calls, you will not need to give permission.
Step 7: Select the name of your bank from the list of banks.
The Facebook-owned messaging platform that has around 400 million users in India said that it is partnering with four new banks, which includes State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank for expanding the scope of WhatsApp India.
This means that now, WhatsApp users will be able to use their SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank or Axis Bank accounts to make payments using WhatsApp Pay, which is in addition to other banks, such as Airtel Payments Bank, that the service already supported.
WhatsApp application link: Click here
WhatsApp Messenger is a FREE messaging app available for Android and other smartphones. WhatsApp uses your phone's Internet connection (4G/3G/2G/EDGE or Wi-Fi, as available) to let you message and call friends and family. Switch from SMS to WhatsApp to send and receive messages, calls, photos, videos, documents, and Voice Messages.
WHY USE WHATSAPP:
• NO FEES: WhatsApp uses your phone's Internet connection (4G/3G/2G/EDGE or Wi-Fi, as available) to let you message and call friends and family, so you don't have to pay for every message or call.* There are no subscription fees to use WhatsApp.
• MULTIMEDIA: Send and receive photos, videos, documents, and Voice Messages.
• FREE CALLS: Call your friends and family for free with WhatsApp Calling, even if they're in another country.* WhatsApp calls use your phone's Internet connection rather than your cellular plan's voice minutes. (Note: Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details. Also, you can't access 911 and other emergency service numbers through WhatsApp).
• GROUP CHAT: Enjoy group chats with your contacts so you can easily stay in touch with your friends or family.
• WHATSAPP WEB: You can also send and receive WhatsApp messages right from your computer's browser.
• NO INTERNATIONAL CHARGES: There's no extra charge to send WhatsApp messages internationally. Chat with your friends around the world and avoid international SMS charges.*
• SAY NO TO USERNAMES AND PINS: Why bother having to remember yet another username or PIN? WhatsApp works with your phone number, just like SMS, and integrates seamlessly with your phone's existing address book.
• ALWAYS LOGGED IN: With WhatsApp, you're always logged in so you don't miss messages. No more confusion about whether you're logged in or logged out.
• QUICKLY CONNECT WITH YOUR CONTACTS: Your address book is used to quickly and easily connect you with your contacts who have WhatsApp so there's no need to add hard-to-remember usernames.
• OFFLINE MESSAGES: Even if you miss your notifications or turn off your phone, WhatsApp will save your recent messages until the next time you use the app.
• AND MUCH MORE: Share your location, exchange contacts, set custom wallpapers and notification sounds, broadcast messages to multiple contacts at once, and more!
*Data charges may apply. Contact your provider for details.
