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TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says

TikTok is developing a peer-to-peer payments feature for direct messages, as reported by Bloomberg. This could enable users to send money via TikTok Pay, similar to services in Southeast Asia, although it's not yet in testing. If launched,...

TechCrunch· Aug 18, 2026 · 9:42 PM · 42 views

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TikTok is developing a peer-to-peer payments feature for direct messages, as reported by Bloomberg. This could enable users to send money via TikTok Pay, similar to services in Southeast Asia, although it's not yet in testing. If launched, TikTok would compete with platforms like Venmo and Zelle.

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