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Musk previews $1 X Money transfers by holding X’s like button

Musk said X will let users send someone $1 by holding down the like button, with transactions processed through X Money. No launch date was given. Already available in the US, X Money combines account deposits, peer-to-peer transfers and Visa debit card functions inside X, allowing users to send, receive or request money.

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Musk previews $1 X Money transfers by holding X’s like button
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What to know

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    The long-press transfer feature has no announced launch date, and transactions will go through X Money.

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    X Money is available in the US to Premium and Premium+ subscribers.

Why it matters

X has also announced that US creators’ original-content rewards and subscription earnings will be paid through X Money.

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