Messenger adds Venmo-like QR codes for person-to-person payments in the US
This spring, Facebook confirmed it was testing Venmo-like QR codes for person-to-person payments inside its app in the U.S. Today, the company announced those codes are now launching publicly to all U.S. users, allowing anyone to send or request money through Facebook Pay -- even if they're not Facebook friends. The feature can be found under the "Facebook Pay" section in Messenger's settings, accessed by tapping on your profile icon at the top left of the screen. Here, you'll be presented with your personalized QR code which looks much like a regular QR code except ...