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title: How to add whatsapp pay into whatsapp catalogue
description: "Adding WhatsApp Pay into your WhatsApp Catalogue in waatee allows you to collect payments directly inside WhatsApp creating a seamless, in-app purchase experience for your customers. waatee integrates official WhatsApp partner gateways like Razorpay and PayU for Indian merchants to…"
url: "https://docs.waatee.com/docs/how-to-add-whatsapp-pay-into-whatsapp-catalogue/"
updated: "2025-06-10"
category: Bot Channel / WhatsApp Advanced
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# How to add whatsapp pay into whatsapp catalogue

Adding WhatsApp Pay into your WhatsApp Catalogue in waatee allows you to collect payments directly inside WhatsApp creating a seamless, in-app purchase experience for your customers. waatee integrates official WhatsApp partner gateways like Razorpay and PayU for Indian merchants to power this functionality.

With just a few configurations, customers can browse your products, tap “Buy Now,” and complete payment — all within WhatsApp. This dramatically improves conversion rates by removing friction from the checkout process.

## **Why Use WhatsApp Pay with waatee Catalogue?**

- ✅ Seamless one-click checkout inside WhatsApp
- ✅ Eliminate redirecting customers to external sites
- ✅ Supports Cash on Delivery (COD) and Instant Online Payment
- ✅ Razorpay and PayU are currently supported for WhatsApp Payment API
- ✅ Fully automated payment flow — no manual intervention needed

## **Prerequisites**

Before you begin:

- A verified WhatsApp number connected to waatee
- A configured WhatsApp Catalog in waatee
- Active Razorpay or PayU merchant account (for Indian businesses)
- Product catalog items with pricing added in waatee
- WhatsApp Payment API enabled by Meta (only available in supported regions like India)

## **Step-by-Step Guide**

### **Step 1: Connect a Payment Gateway**

- Go to whatsapp **ecommerce catalog → Payment settings**

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- Choose **Razorpay, PayU or UPI**
- Fill in:

  - Payment Profile Name
  - Public Key / Merchant ID
  - Secret Key
  - Callback URL (if required)
- **Save** and activate the gateway

![](https://docs-waatee.1wp.site/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image-13-53.webp)

📌 You can set up both Razorpay, PayU and UPI, but only one will be active for WhatsApp Payment at a time.

### **Step 2: Enable WhatsApp Pay for Catalog**

- Navigate to **WhatsApp Catalogue** Settings
- **Scroll **down to the **Payment**
- Select **whatsapp pay** from the right side bar
- Select the payment gateway you connected in **Step 2**
- **Fill **necessary informations
- **Save **changes

![](https://docs-waatee.1wp.site/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image-12-196-1024x587.webp)

✅ Once enabled, every product with a "Buy Now" button will now display WhatsApp Pay functionality.

For more detailed Information you can read [**our blog **](https://waatee.com/blog/whatsapp-pay-whatsapp-catalog-set-up-benefits-use-case)

### **Step 3: Checkout Flow in WhatsApp**

When a customer taps “Buy Now” on a catalog item:

- waatee will generate a unique payment link from Razorpay/PayU
- This link will open inside WhatsApp (in-app browser)
- After successful payment:

  - waatee sends an order confirmation
  - Order is logged in the backend under Catalogue Orders
  - Payment status is marked as “Paid”

## **Use Cases**

- 🛒 In-app product purchases
- 🎟️ Selling digital tickets, courses, or services
- 📦 COD and prepaid checkout from catalog
- 📱 One-click purchases during chat conversations

## **FAQ**

**Is WhatsApp Pay available outside India?**
Currently, only Razorpay and PayU support WhatsApp Pay integration and are available for Indian merchants.

**Can I offer both COD and WhatsApp Pay?**
Yes. You can configure both options in your catalog settings and let the user choose.

**Will customers leave WhatsApp to complete the payment?**
No, payment happens inside WhatsApp’s in-app browser — smooth and native experience.

**How do I know if a payment is successful?**
waatee logs payment status in the Orders panel and sends confirmation to the customer.