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XPrepares Limited Rollout of ‘X Money’ Payments Inside the App

Regulatory hurdles could slow the rollout.

Overview

  • Reports Tuesday said X is nearing an early public launch of X Money, a built-in wallet that testers have used for payments in profiles and direct messages.
  • Preview builds offer free person-to-person transfers, a personalized metal Visa debit card, up to 3% cash back, and a savings rate near 6%.
  • X lacks required licences in several states, including New York and Massachusetts, which signals a staggered U.S. release.
  • Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed Musk in an April letter to explain consumer safeguards given scams, fraud and privacy probes on X.
  • Payments analysts warn the app still lacks one-click checkout and faces trust hurdles, which could limit spending even if usage starts to grow.