updated: Apr 28 2021, 11:42 ist Telegram has released a new update bringing a slew of new value-added features to its messenger app. In the latest update, the company will now allow merchants/ business owners to accept credit card payments in any private chats with users, Groups, and Channels through 8 different integrated third-party payment providers. Telegram's partner payment firms include-- Stripe, Yandex. Money, Sberbank, Tranzzo, Payme, CLICK, LiqPay, ECOMMPAY. This payment feature is currently available in 200 different countries including India. Telegram promises all the transactions including the bot-generated invoices of the purchase are fully protected. It says payment transaction details will not be stored or tracked and the company does not charge any commission.