WhatsApp Pay, the new instant payment method
Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:12 am
At Webmefy we want you to be up to date with all the latest developments in online commerce and that includes all the new ways to make payments over the internet. That is why on this occasion we want to tell you about the new thing that WhatsApp has prepared, which already launched WhatsApp Business a few days ago (which we talked about here) . There has been talk for a long time that Mark Zuckerberg's company wants to implement the ability to send payments through WhatsApp and it seems that this is now a reality. Keep reading so you don't miss anything, because we give you all the details below and we tell you how it can be useful whether you have an online store or not.
According to Mark Zuckerberg himself, through a post on Facebook , the country chosen for the launch will be Brazil and it will then be gradually implemented in the rest of the cameroon number dataset worldwide. “The more than 10 million companies and micro-businesses are the heart of the communities in Brazil ,” said the CEO of Facebook through his own social network.
Can I use WhatsApp Pay to sell if I don't have an online store?
Of course you can. In fact, this is one of the main advantages that we at Webmefy see in this service, since no infrastructure is needed to be able to sell over the Internet. It is possible that your market is limited to your circle of friends and acquaintances, which is why this is a great option to sell your products safely and quickly. This may be the perfect option to be able to sell those artisan products or crafts that your friends like so much.
Is this useful if I already have an online store?
In this case, the answer is also affirmative, since you offer the customer another way to pay, thus increasing the sales options. The more payment options they have, the fewer barriers they will see between your store and them.
How much does WhatsApp Pay cost?
The service will not incur any costs for the user . However, a transaction fee will be charged to companies that use this service, as is the case with transactions made with VISA or MasterCard.
What can WhatsApp Pay be used for?
This service can be used to send money to friends and family, but also to make purchases online and send payments through the messaging application, whose service is end-to-end encrypted, which provides an added level of security. This is especially important when making payments, as it is necessary to have complete confidence that the service is fully protected and hacker-proof.
According to Mark Zuckerberg himself, through a post on Facebook , the country chosen for the launch will be Brazil and it will then be gradually implemented in the rest of the cameroon number dataset worldwide. “The more than 10 million companies and micro-businesses are the heart of the communities in Brazil ,” said the CEO of Facebook through his own social network.
Can I use WhatsApp Pay to sell if I don't have an online store?
Of course you can. In fact, this is one of the main advantages that we at Webmefy see in this service, since no infrastructure is needed to be able to sell over the Internet. It is possible that your market is limited to your circle of friends and acquaintances, which is why this is a great option to sell your products safely and quickly. This may be the perfect option to be able to sell those artisan products or crafts that your friends like so much.
Is this useful if I already have an online store?
In this case, the answer is also affirmative, since you offer the customer another way to pay, thus increasing the sales options. The more payment options they have, the fewer barriers they will see between your store and them.
How much does WhatsApp Pay cost?
The service will not incur any costs for the user . However, a transaction fee will be charged to companies that use this service, as is the case with transactions made with VISA or MasterCard.
What can WhatsApp Pay be used for?
This service can be used to send money to friends and family, but also to make purchases online and send payments through the messaging application, whose service is end-to-end encrypted, which provides an added level of security. This is especially important when making payments, as it is necessary to have complete confidence that the service is fully protected and hacker-proof.