In 2021, Meta announced it was testing a payment feature Split Payment on Facebook Messenger. According to the company, the feature will allow users to share the cost of bills and expenses from within a group chat
Meta has now launched the feature in the US for those who use an iOS or Android phone. The company has also rolled out voice message recording controls and a mode for sending disappearing messages.
You can get started with Split Payments by tapping the + icon in a group chat and select the payments tab, then tap the Get started button. From there you can split your bill evenly or customize the amount each person owes. Then, enter a personalized message, confirm your payment details, and send the request. Friends who are new to payments in Messenger can easily add payment details to send and receive money.
The company also launched the new voice message recording controls so that users can pause, preview, delete, or continue recording a voice message before sending it. Meta has also increased the duration of voice messages from one minute to 30 minutes.
With Vanish Mode, your messages disappear after they’re seen. And if you can’t find the right words, you can also send disappearing memes, GIFs, stickers, or reactions. To turn on Vanish mode, open an existing chat thread on your mobile device and swipe up. Swipe up again, and you’re back to your regular chat.
