WhatsApp Pay Casinos
WhatsApp Pay joins the UPI-family
WhatsApp Pay works similarly to Paytm, Google Pay, and PhonePe, and has recently started popping up as an available payment method at online casino sites all over India.
We’re taking a closer look at what this payment method will mean for you when depositing and withdrawing real money.
Whatsapp Pay’s history in India
WhatsApp Pay entered the Indian market already in 2018 and has been rolled out slowly ever since.
In November 2020, NPCI finally gave thumbs up for the method to be integrated into the UPI-machinery and allowed for a roll out to 20 of the 400 million WhatsApp users in India, to begin with.
UPI is the largest digital payment method in India, with over 1.3 billion users, and adding WhatsApp Pay into the mix gives desi online gamblers even more freedom when it comes to payments!
Why WhatsApp Pay at online casinos is a good thing
The chances are that you’re already using WhatsApp, Facebook, or Instagram, or a combination of the three.
Being able to use WhatsApp for topping up your casino account with real money, therefore, becomes somewhat of a natural next step. Hello 2021 and digital progress!
Since it uses UPI to complete deposits and withdrawals, casino transactions will look something like this:
- Initiate your deposit or withdrawal.
- Follow & complete the steps within the UPI software.
- Done!
Not only are UPI payments at Indian online casino sites known to be lightning-fast, but they’re also secure and usually completely free from fees!
Pending concerns with WhatsApp Pay
When WhatsApp Pay first launched in India, the Indian Government expressed concern over data sharing risk between the payment solution and Facebook.
Facebook confirmed that no data-sharing would occur and further clarified this after a recent WhatsApp Privacy Policy update.
The question remains if Facebook and WhatsApp will continue their communication transparency, as they need to win back the users they lost due to previous data conundrums.
The Supreme Court issued a notice to the company on the 15th of February regarding the recent update.
“It’s understandable that the Centre is demanding transparency when it comes to WhatsApp, as Facebook has been careless with data in the past.
Meanwhile, we’ve used Google Pay and Apple Pay for years without any issues. These are also payment options connected directly to companies handling large amounts of personal data.
Seeing as all eyes in India are on Facebook right now, we don’t think that using WhatsApp Pay for online casino transactions will be an issue once it’s available.”
– SevenJackpots editorial team.