Facebook Pay allows you to make payments and donations through Facebook. It’s linked to a payment method, like a credit/debit card or PayPal account. If you want to change the card linked to your Facebook Pay account, it’s a simple process that only takes a few steps.
Why Would You Need to Change Your Card on Facebook Pay?
There are a few common reasons you may need to update the card connected to your Facebook Pay account:
- Your card expired – Credit and debit cards expire every few years, so you’ll need to update your info when this happens.
- Your card was lost/stolen – If your linked card is lost or stolen, you’ll want to remove it from Facebook Pay as soon as possible.
- You received a new card – When you get a replacement debit or credit card, you’ll need to update your payment info.
- Your account was compromised – If there are any suspicious charges on your Facebook Pay account, you may want to change your payment method right away.
Updating your card details regularly is a smart security practice and ensures there are no disruptions to your Facebook Pay account.
Requirements for Changing Your Facebook Pay Card
To change the card connected to Facebook Pay, you’ll need:
- Access to your Facebook account
- The new card you want to link to Facebook Pay
- The security code for the new card
As long as you have those three things, you can easily update your payment method. The new card can be a debit or credit card from any major provider like Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover.
Steps to Change Your Card on Facebook Pay
Follow these steps to change the card linked to your Facebook Pay account:
- Open the Facebook app on your mobile device and tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines).
- Scroll down and tap on “Facebook Pay”.
- On the Facebook Pay page, tap on the card currently linked to your account.
- Tap “Change Payment Method”.
- Select “Add New Card”.
- Enter your card details – the card number, expiration date, and security code.
- Review that your new card details are correct and tap “Add Card”.
It’s that simple! Facebook Pay will now charge your new card for any payments you make through the service. You can repeat these steps to update your card details whenever needed.
Changing Your Card Through Facebook Pay Settings
You can also change your Facebook Pay card through the Payment Settings menu:
- Go to the Facebook Pay page.
- Tap your profile picture in the top left corner.
- Select “Payment Settings”.
- Under “Payment Method” tap on your current card.
- Tap “Change”.
- Enter the details of your new card and tap “Save”.
This method allows you to view and manage all aspects of your Facebook Pay account. Tap into Payment Settings whenever you need to update your card, view recent transactions, or edit your account details.
Tips for Updating Your Facebook Pay Card
To ensure the process goes smoothly, keep these tips in mind:
- Double check you’ve entered the right card number, expiration date, and security code – typos can cause errors.
- Make sure your new card is valid and activated – it needs to be ready to use for payments.
- Delete your old card after updating to the new one.
- Review recent Facebook Pay transactions to confirm charges are going through as expected.
- If you have autopay set up, update your card details with those merchants as well.
Managing Multiple Cards on Facebook Pay
If you want to use more than one card with Facebook Pay, you have a couple options:
- Set up card rotation – You can have Facebook Pay rotate between multiple cards on file when you make payments.
- Select a different card at checkout – When you pay with Facebook Pay, you can choose which card to use for that specific transaction.
To set up card rotation:
- Go to Payment Settings.
- Tap “Card Rotation”.
- Turn on “Use Card Rotation”.
- Reorder your cards if needed – the top card will be used first.
With card rotation on, Facebook Pay will automatically cycle through the cards you’ve added each time you make a payment.
Troubleshooting Facebook Pay Card Changes
If you run into any problems after changing your Facebook Pay card, here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure you properly deactivated your old card and input the right details for the new one.
- Check for typos or errors in any of the card details you entered.
- Confirm the new card is active, not expired, and has available funds.
- Review your card statement to make sure no unexpected charges occurred.
- Contact your card provider to see if they blocked the card change.
- Reach out to Facebook Pay support if issues persist.
With a bit of double checking and confirmation from your provider, you should be able to resolve any problems with changing your Facebook Pay card.
Deactivating Your Facebook Pay Account
If you wish to stop using Facebook Pay entirely, you can deactivate your account:
- Go to your Facebook Pay settings.
- Tap “Deactivate Facebook Pay”.
- Confirm that you want to deactivate your account.
This will unlink your payment method and disable Facebook Pay functionality. You can always reactivate it later if needed.
Conclusion
Changing the card connected to your Facebook Pay account is a simple process that takes just a few minutes. Make sure to update your payment method details regularly to keep your account safe and avoid disruptions. With a new card in hand and a few taps in the app, you can easily link it to Facebook Pay and continue seamlessly making payments and donations.