Facebook Pay is a convenient way to make purchases and send money through Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp without having to enter your payment information each time. Enabling Facebook Pay allows you to securely save your payment methods for future use. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get started with Facebook Pay.
What is Facebook Pay?
Facebook Pay is an online payment system introduced by Facebook in 2019. It allows users to make payments and money transfers across Facebook’s family of apps including:
- Messenger
With Facebook Pay, you can:
- Make purchases from shops and businesses on Facebook and Instagram
- Send and receive money between friends and family
- Donate to fundraisers and causes
- Pay for games, apps and other services
Facebook Pay aims to provide a unified payment experience across Facebook’s services so you don’t have to enter your payment information every time. Once set up, Facebook Pay securely stores your payment methods for convenience.
Requirements for Facebook Pay
To use Facebook Pay, you need to meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have an account on one of Facebook’s apps (Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp)
- Add a valid debit card, credit card, or PayPal account
- Agree to Facebook’s Payment Terms of Service
Facebook Pay is available in most countries globally where payments features are supported across Facebook. Your debit card or credit card must be issued in a supported country as well.
How to Set Up Facebook Pay
Follow these steps to enable Facebook Pay:
- Open the Facebook, Messenger, Instagram or WhatsApp app on your mobile device or computer.
- Go to your Settings page and find the payments or Facebook Pay option.
- On Facebook and Messenger, this is under “Settings & Privacy” then “Settings”. On Instagram, go to your profile and tap the menu icon then “Settings” and “Payments”.
- Select to manage your payment methods under Facebook Pay or add a payment method.
- Choose whether you want to add a debit card, credit card or PayPal account. You can enter your card details directly or scan your card using your phone’s camera.
- Follow the prompts to securely add your payment method.
- Agree to Facebook’s Payment Terms to enable payments.
- You may be prompted to add a PIN or biometrics for an extra layer of security.
Once you successfully add a payment method, Facebook Pay will be enabled for your account across Facebook’s apps. You can now use it to make purchases and send money.
Managing Your Facebook Pay Payment Methods
You can add multiple payment methods to Facebook Pay and manage them as follows:
- Adding a payment method – Go to your Facebook Pay settings and add another debit card, credit card or PayPal account.
- Switching your default method – Select which payment method you want to use as the default for purchases.
- Editing payment details – You can update the card details or billing info for a saved payment method.
- Removing a method – Delete a card or PayPal account you no longer want connected to your Facebook Pay.
Managing your payment methods for Facebook Pay is done through your account settings on each app.
Using Facebook Pay on Facebook
On Facebook, you can use Facebook Pay to:
- Shop from businesses and brands – When checking out, look for the Facebook Pay option.
- Donate to fundraisers – Choose Facebook Pay when making a donation.
- Send payments in Messenger – Select Facebook Pay to send money to friends.
- Pay for games, apps, and services – If they offer Facebook Pay, you can select it at checkout.
Here are some specific ways you can use Facebook Pay on Facebook’s platforms:
| Platform | How to Use Facebook Pay |
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| Facebook News Feed |
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| Facebook Marketplace |
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| Facebook Games |
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| Messenger |
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Using Facebook Pay on Instagram
On Instagram, Facebook Pay allows you to:
- Shop from brands and creators – Select Facebook Pay at checkout.
- Donate to fundraisers – Use Facebook Pay when supporting causes.
- Pay for badges on live videos – Purchase badges to support creators.
- Tip creators on IGTV – Send tips to creators on their IGTV videos.
Ways to use Facebook Pay on Instagram:
| Place | How to Use Facebook Pay |
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| Shopping posts and ads |
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| Stories and Reels |
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| IGTV |
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| Live Videos |
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| Instagram Shop |
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Using Facebook Pay on WhatsApp
On WhatsApp, Facebook Pay allows you to:
- Send and receive money – Transfer money to friends and family.
- Make purchases – Pay businesses for goods and services.
- Donate to causes – Contribute to nonprofits and fundraisers.
Here are some ways you can pay with Facebook Pay on WhatsApp:
| Function | How to Use Facebook Pay |
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| Chats |
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| Business Chats |
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| Donations |
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Security and Privacy
Facebook Pay is designed with multiple layers of security including:
- PIN or biometrics (Face ID, Touch ID) for sending payments
- Confirmations codes sent to your phone when setting up payments
- The ability to report unauthorized activity
- 24/7 monitoring against fraudulent activity
Your payment information is not shared across Facebook’s platforms and is kept separate from your social media accounts.
Some key privacy features include:
- Your payment info is encrypted and securely stored
- Your payment activity is not shared on your profile or news feed
- You control who can request money from you
- Only you can see your Facebook Pay recent activity
You can control your Facebook Pay experience and manage data sharing in your account settings.
Help and Support
If you need help with Facebook Pay, here are some resources:
- Facebook Pay Help Center – FAQs, guides, troubleshooting
- Contact Facebook Pay support – Get assistance via email, chat, phone
- Give feedback – Report issues or suggest product improvements
- Facebook Pay Community – Engage with other users
Conclusion
Facebook Pay provides a fast, easy way to make purchases, send money, and donate across Facebook’s apps. To get started, simply set up Facebook Pay with your preferred payment method. You can manage your payment options at any time through your account settings. Facebook Pay is secure, private, and designed for convenience. Enable it today to unlock the full payment experience on Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp.