TikTok is reportedly building a new way for users to send money through direct messages, pointing to a possible expansion of the platform's in-app services. The feature would likely connect to TikTok Pay, which already supports purchases on TikTok Shop in parts of Southeast Asia.
According to the report, code found in the U.S. iPhone app suggests a payment flow where recipients could tap to accept funds, while senders may attach a short message to each transfer. The setup would place TikTok closer to the familiar peer-to-peer payment experience offered by apps such as Venmo.
TikTok has said the feature is not currently being tested, indicating that development is still at an early stage. That means a public launch, if it happens at all, remains open-ended for now.
The move would fit TikTok's broader evolution beyond short-form video. The platform has steadily added tools such as search, shopping, local discovery, games, and travel-related features, signaling a wider ambition to become a more versatile digital ecosystem.
It also reflects a growing trend across social platforms, where messaging, commerce, and finance are increasingly merging into a single user experience. If TikTok continues in this direction, it could help shape the next generation of social payments and everyday digital commerce.
