WhatsApp introduces pay feature for India, desi tweeple roll out memes

People unleashed their creativity and put out some of the most hilarious WhatsApp pay memes.

Published on: Nov 6, 2020, 18:32:58 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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WhatsApp, after getting a nod from National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has rolled out its pay feature for Indian users. The messaging app also took to Twitter to share the news.

WhatsApp’s announcement produced many reactions from tweeple. (Twitter/@sudhanshumehta_)

“Starting today, people across India will be able to send money through WhatsApp Money. This secure payments experience makes transferring money just as easy as sending a message,” they tweeted.

Expectedly, besides the other comments, people soon started sharing memes to express their reactions. Some jokingly wrote how this new feature doesn’t affect them in any way as they don’t have any money in the bank. Others wittily tried imagining the response of the other online payment service providers already existing in the country. In other words, people unleashed their creativity to bring out some of the most hilarious WhatsApp pay memes.

The popular meme format “Main kya karun fir” made an appearance as people tried guessing the perspective of other online payment service providers.

Someone was reminded of a particular scene from the film Gully Boy and shared this meme:

Here are some others tweets from the micro-blogging application:

How would you respond to requests like “Bhai thode paise WhatsApp pay karde please kaam tha (Bro, Whatsapp me some money, I need it)”? This Twitter user has a suggestion:

Someone changed their WhatsApp status as the new feature rolled out:

As did this individual:

What are your thoughts on this new feature? Would you like to share a WhatsApp meme too?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More