Facebook Pay is a payment service that allows you to make purchases and send money through Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. With Facebook Pay, you can make secure payments without leaving the app you’re using. This makes it easy and convenient to pay businesses or split bills with friends right from your iPhone.
To use Facebook Pay on iPhone, you first need to set up Facebook Pay in the Facebook app. Once it’s set up, you can use it in any app where you see the Facebook Pay option. The payment information you add to Facebook Pay is securely stored for easy future use.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to set up and use Facebook Pay on iPhone:
Step 1: Set Up Facebook Pay
To get started with Facebook Pay on your iPhone, open the Facebook app and tap on the More options menu (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right.
From there:
- Tap on ‘Settings & Privacy’
- Tap on ‘Settings’
- Tap on ‘Facebook Pay’
- Tap on ‘Get Started’
You will need to add a payment method to set up Facebook Pay. You can use a debit card, credit card, or PayPal account.
To add a debit or credit card:
- Tap on ‘Add Debit or Credit Card’
- Enter your card details and billing address
- Read and accept the terms
- Tap ‘Add Card’
To add your PayPal account:
- Tap on ‘Add PayPal’
- Log in to your PayPal account
- Read and accept the terms
- Tap ‘Add PayPal’
Once you successfully add a payment method, Facebook Pay will be set up for your account.
Step 2: Manage Payment Methods
In the Facebook Pay settings, you can add multiple payment methods and manage them:
- To add another debit/credit card or PayPal, tap ‘Add Payment Method’
- To edit or remove an existing method, tap on it and select ‘Edit’ or ‘Remove’
- Set a default payment method by tapping ‘Set as Default’
You can add up to 8 payment methods to Facebook Pay. When making a payment, you can select which method to use at checkout.
Step 3: Make Purchases
Once Facebook Pay is set up, you can start using it to make purchases and send payments. Here is how it works in different Facebook apps:
Make Purchases on Facebook:
- Tap on a ‘Purchase’ or ‘Donate’ button on a business page or fundraiser
- Select Facebook Pay as the payment option
- Confirm your payment method, or add a new one
- Enter any additional information (like delivery address)
- Tap ‘Buy’ or ‘Donate’ to complete the payment
Send Payments on Messenger:
- Open a Messenger chat with a friend
- Tap on the plus icon and select ‘Payment’
- Enter the payment amount and tap ‘Pay’
- Select Facebook Pay and confirm your payment method
- Enter a note and tap ‘Send Payment’
Make Purchases on Instagram:
- Tap the ‘Checkout on Instagram’ button on an IG shop’s profile
- Select the items you want to purchase
- When you’re ready to check out, tap ‘Proceed to Payment’
- Tap ‘Pay with Facebook Pay’
- Review payment method, shipping, and order
- Tap ‘Place Order’
Step 4: Manage Your Receipts
For all transactions made with Facebook Pay, you’ll receive a receipt by email and in the Facebook Pay page. Here you can view transaction history:
- In Facebook Pay settings, tap on ‘Transaction History’
- You’ll see your past purchases, donations, and payments
- Tap on any transaction to view the receipt
Transaction history makes it easy to see your Facebook Pay activity and manage receipts from multiple apps in one place.
Step 5: Set Up Facebook Pay Security
Since you are entering payment information, it’s important to enable security features to protect your Facebook Pay account:
Set up a PIN:
- In Facebook Pay settings, tap ‘Use a PIN’
- Enter and confirm a 4-digit PIN
- You’ll need this PIN to make Facebook Pay transactions
Enable Login Alerts:
- In Facebook Pay settings, tap ‘Login Alerts’
- Turn on alerts for logins and payments
- You’ll be notified if any unusual activity occurs
Require Face ID:
- In iPhone settings, go to ‘Face ID & Passcode’
- Scroll down and turn on ‘Require Face ID’ for Facebook Pay
- Now Face ID will be required to use Facebook Pay
Enabling these security measures helps prevent unauthorized access and activity with your Facebook Pay account.
Troubleshooting Facebook Pay on iPhone
If you encounter any issues setting up or using Facebook Pay on your iPhone, here are some troubleshooting tips:
Can’t add payment method:
- Make sure you entered your card or PayPal details correctly
- Check if your payment method is supported in your country
- Contact your card issuer or PayPal to confirm your account is valid
Payment fails:
- Verify your payment details are correct
- Make sure you have enough funds available
- Check for transaction limits on your payment method
- Contact your card issuer or PayPal if issues persist
Can’t find Facebook Pay in apps:
- Update the Facebook app, Messenger, Instagram to latest versions
- Make sure Facebook Pay is available in your country
- Check that you’ve set up Facebook Pay properly
- Force quit and relaunch the apps
Forgot Facebook Pay PIN:
- In Facebook Pay settings, tap ‘Forgot PIN?’
- Tap ‘Reset PIN’ and go through steps to create a new one
If you continue having issues with Facebook Pay, you can contact Facebook Pay support for help troubleshooting and resolving any problems.
Conclusion
Facebook Pay provides a quick, easy way to make purchases, donate, and send money without leaving your iPhone. Just set up Facebook Pay with your chosen payment method, manage your security settings, and start using it across Facebook’s apps. Review your transaction history to monitor Facebook Pay activity. If any issues arise, try some basic troubleshooting steps or reach out to customer support. With Facebook Pay, you can skip checkout lines and pay friends back faster than ever before right from your iPhone.