TikTok explores peer-to-peer payment feature in direct messages
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TikTok (ByteDance)
Global
August 2026
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TikTok is developing a peer-to-peer payment feature for direct messages. The feature is in early development and not currently in testing. ByteDance aims to expand its fintech ecosystem to increase user engagement.
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