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WhatsApp is reportedly working on in-app payments

A beta version of the payment feature is said to be in testing already.

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WhatsApp is working on payments built into the app, according to a site that monitors beta versions of the app.

WABetaInfo, which also has a prominent Twitter account, spotted a beta update to the Android version of the app that contained what appeared to be an early version of a payments system that would enable users to send money over the app.

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WhatsApp has not commented on the feature, but it should be noted that many features are beta tested by tech firms and ultimately never launch to the public.

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Facebook also owns WhatsApp, and has been known to introduce the same new features across its family of apps.

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