Get Started With Payments in Messenger
Before you get started, make sure both you and your payment recipients are eligible to use Payments in Messenger. You all must:
Have an active Facebook account. Live in the United States. Be at least 18 years old. Not be disabled from sending or receiving money on Facebook.
When you determine that you’re eligible, add a bank-issued debit card or a PayPal account to your Facebook Pay settings. Then, set your preferred currency to U.S. dollars.
How to Add a Payment Method
To get started using Payments in Messenger, you’ll need to add a debit card or PayPal account to your Facebook Pay settings. You can do this from the Facebook or Messenger mobile apps, or from Facebook Messenger on the desktop.
Add a Payment Method From the Facebook Mobile App
Add a Payment Method From Facebook on the Desktop
Add a Payment Method From the Messenger App
How to Send Money in Messenger
After you set up your payment method, it’s easy to send a payment from a Messenger chat.
Send Money to an Individual From the Messenger App
Send Money to an Individual From Facebook on the Desktop
How to Receive Money in Messenger
If you set up a debit card or PayPal account for Facebook Pay in Messenger or Facebook, money sent to you is automatically added to your bank or PayPal account.
How to Request a Payment From a Friend
If someone owes you money, send a payment request through Messenger.
Request Money From the Messenger Mobile App
Request Payment From a Group
If you’re divvying up the cost of something, request payment from a group chat on Messenger.com.
