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WhatsApp Pay

by Meta · Menlo Park, United States · Since 2020

UPI inside WhatsApp.

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Starting price
Free
Free trial / plan
Always free
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web, Android & iOS
App Advisor rating
4.2
transparency & India fit

What is WhatsApp Pay?

WhatsApp Pay is upi & payment apps from Meta, based in Menlo Park, United States and has been building software since 2020. UPI inside WhatsApp.

UPI and payment apps handle person-to-person transfers, bill payments, recharges and merchant payments. For businesses, the merchant apps add QR codes, soundboxes, settlements and simple ledgers.

It is completely free to use. Beyond upi & payment apps, WhatsApp Pay also covers whatsapp automation.

What works well

  • +Completely free to use
  • +Native mobile apps for work on the go
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

AI analysis of WhatsApp Pay

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WhatsApp Pay features

Category-standard capabilities plus what WhatsApp Pay adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • UPI transfers and QR payments
  • Bill payments and recharges
  • Merchant soundbox and settlements
  • Credit on UPI and RuPay cards
  • Wallet and gift cards
  • Transaction history and reports
  • Security and device binding
  • International UPI
  • Mobile apps for Android and iOS
  • Free plan to start without a card

WhatsApp Pay pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How WhatsApp Pay charges. WhatsApp Pay is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on whatsapp.com.

Specifications

Category
UPI & payment apps, WhatsApp automation
Vendor
Meta
Headquarters
Menlo Park, United States
Founded
2020
Pricing model
Free
Starting price
Free
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web, Android, iOS
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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WhatsApp Pay — frequently asked questions

What is WhatsApp Pay?+

WhatsApp Pay is upi & payment apps by Meta. UPI inside WhatsApp.

How much does WhatsApp Pay cost?+

WhatsApp Pay is free to use.

Does WhatsApp Pay offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — WhatsApp Pay offers a free plan you can start with.

Is WhatsApp Pay made in India?+

No. WhatsApp Pay is developed by Meta in Menlo Park, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is WhatsApp Pay best suited for?+

WhatsApp Pay suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for upi & payment apps with whatsapp automation.

What are the best alternatives to WhatsApp Pay?+

Popular alternatives in upi & payment apps include Paytm, PhonePe, Freecharge. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is WhatsApp Pay deployed?+

WhatsApp Pay is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web, Android and iOS apps.

About Meta

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Meta · Menlo Park, United States · Founded 2004 · 24 products in our catalogue

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