20/08/2026
TikTok Explores Money Transfers Through Direct Messages
TikTok is exploring a new feature that could allow users to send money directly to one another through private messages, as the social media giant looks to expand further into financial services.
The potential peer-to-peer payment feature was discovered in hidden code within TikTok’s US iPhone app, according to a Bloomberg report. If launched, the service would use TikTok Pay, the company’s existing payment system.
The feature could allow users to send money within a conversation, with recipients reportedly able to tap to accept payments. Users could also attach messages to transactions, making the experience similar to payment platforms such as Venmo.