Instagram just quietly added an in-app payments feature as a test appearing for some users, as first spotted by TechCrunch today. The feature lets users add a credit or debit card and a pin for additional security. After the initial setup, users can make purchases from within Instagram. Currently, some users are able to book appointments at spas and restaurants through a third-party integration with dinner reservation app Resy.
Instagram confirmed to The Verge that users are able to book services from a limited number of businesses on the platform. The payments feature appears to be a continuation of Instagram’s plans from March 2017 to give business profiles the option to let users book services. It’s only rolled out to some users,…
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This news first appeared on https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/3/17316938/instagram-in-app-payments-feature under the title “Instagram quietly added an in-app payments feature”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
