WhatsApp Now Allows You To Recharge Jio, Airtel, Vi Numbers: Here Is How

In good news for WhatsApp users in India, the popular Meta-owned instant messaging platform has released a new feature that lets people recharge prepaid mobile numbers directly within the app. It is currently being rolled out in phases on both Android and iOS devices and is expected to reach all users across the country in the coming weeks.The new feature allows users to recharge their own number or even recharge for friends and family in a few simple steps. This means users no longer need to switch between multiple apps or visit third-party platforms just to top up their mobile balance."The feature is designed to make recharges quick and seamless, with access to plans across major operators and multiple payment options including UPI, debit

cards, and credit cards," the Meta-owned app said in a statement. "In India, WhatsApp is where people connect with friends and family and increasingly, where they complete everyday essential tasks. By bringing recharges directly into WhatsApp, we are making it easier for people to stay connected without having to juggle between multiple apps. This is part of our continued effort to build a more unified experience on WhatsApp, where people can get more done in one place, in a way that is simple, reliable, and seamless," Ravi Garg, Director, Business Messaging, Meta India, said. With this update, WhatsApp users with prepaid connections on major telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) can browse available plans and complete recharges without leaving the app.WhatsApp Will Use AI To Summarise All Your Unread Chats At Once

According to the company, the process is designed to be simple and quick, making it easier for users to stay connected. The recharge service is powered by PayU, and supports multiple payment options including UPI, debit cards, and credit cards."Bringing recharges to WhatsApp allows users to complete a task they perform regularly within an app they already have open—that’s what embedded payments should feel like. Our partnership with Meta reflects our commitment to making high-frequency transactions simpler, more accessible, and effortless,” said Hemang Dattani, Chief Business Officer, PayU Payments.One of the key highlights of this feature is a new rupee (₹) icon on the WhatsApp home screen. This icon works as a shortcut to the payments section. By tapping on it, users can recharge their mobile, send money using UPI and also access metro ticket services available on WhatsApp. The ₹ icon is also visible inside chat windows. Here is how you can use the new recharge feature on WhatsApp:- Tap on the ₹ icon- Select Mobile Prepaid Recharge- Select the number (self/ family or friends)- Confirm the operator- Select your plan based on your mobile operator- Select your payment mode (UPI, Debit Card, Credit Cards)- Confirm payment"Today, people are using WhatsApp to book metro tickets across cities, pay bills, and access a range of citizen services through government chatbots, all within a familiar chat interface. With mobile recharges now integrated into the app, WhatsApp is extending this utility further, bringing another essential, high-frequency task into a single, seamless experience," the company noted.