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

TechCrunch • Tue, 18 Aug 2026

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

If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.

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If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.

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If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.

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https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/18/tiktok-explores-peer-to-peer-payments-via-dms-report-says/