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Back to feedTikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says
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TikTok is reportedly exploring a feature that would let users send peer-to-peer payments through direct messages. The capability would rely on TikTok Pay, which is already used in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop transactions.
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Adding payments to messaging could help TikTok deepen user engagement and expand beyond entertainment into everyday financial interactions. It also signals a broader push by social platforms to blend commerce, messaging, and digital wallets into one ecosystem.
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