India, Sept. 4 -- Meta-owned WhatsApp has launched bill payments in India, allowing users to find, manage, and pay household and utility bills directly within the messaging app.

Powered by the Bharat Connect network, the feature gives users access to 22,722 billers across 30 categories, including electricity, gas, water, FASTag, insurance, credit card payments, and loan repayments.

The feature is being rolled out gradually and will be available to Android and iOS users across India over the coming weeks.

To use the feature, users can tap the "Rs." icon at the top of the WhatsApp home screen, select a bill category and biller, enter their account details, and view the outstanding amount. They can then make the payment using UPI, a debit...