MUSK EXPANDS X PAYMENTS TO PREMIUM USERS

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FRI, JUN 26, 2026

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Elon Musk is rolling out X Money, a digital payment service, to select premium users on X. The expansion marks progress on Musk's goal to transform the platform into an all-in-one "everything app."

X Money will initially reach a subset of premium subscribers, with broader rollout expected in subsequent phases. The payment feature aligns with Musk's stated vision of making X a comprehensive platform for messaging, content, and financial transactions. The expansion comes after delays in the service's original launch timeline. Musk has emphasized payments as a core component of X's future, positioning it alongside existing social features. The move places X in competition with established payment platforms and fintech services. Success depends on user adoption and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. X has been testing payment functionality for months as part of a larger effort to diversify revenue streams beyond advertising. The company has not disclosed specific user targets or geographic rollout priorities for this phase.

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