To send money Facebook Messenger iPhone, open a chat with your contact, tap Options at the bottom, then tap Pay or request. This feature works only on mobile devices, not on computers, and requires a payment method linked to Meta Pay before you can start.
Before you send money on Facebook Messenger on iPhone
You need a supported mobile device, Messenger payments are not available on computers. You must also have a payment method added to Meta Pay within the Messenger app. To set up payments, tap your profile picture in the top left corner, scroll down and tap 'Payments', then tap 'Add New Debit Card' or 'Add New PayPal Account'. For issues receiving money, Facebook provides support at 1-888-851-6382.
How to send money on Facebook Messenger on iPhone
- Open the Messenger app on your iPhone.
- Start a chat with the person you want to send money to.
- Tap Options at the bottom of the chat, then tap Pay or request.
- Enter the amount you want to send, then tap Pay.
- You can add a note to accompany the payment by tapping 'Add a note' below the payment amount field.
- Tap Confirm [dollar amount] Payment.
- If you created a Meta Pay PIN, enter it to confirm the payment.
How to request money on Facebook Messenger on iPhone
- Open the Messenger app.
- Start a chat with the friend you want to request money from.
- Tap the '+' icon at the bottom left of the chat screen, select 'Payments' from the menu, then tap the 'Request' button.
- Enter the amount you want to request, then tap Request.
- Tap Confirm [dollar amount] request.
- To cancel a pending request, tap the payment request in the chat, then tap Cancel Request.
- You can track the status of a money request by looking for a message in the chat indicating it was sent, and opening the request to see if the contact has seen or responded.
Troubleshooting common Messenger payment problems
If you do not see the Pay or request option, remember that this feature is mobile-only and not available on computers. For help with receiving money sent on Messenger, call 1-888-851-6382. The official support pages do not list other troubleshooting steps, refund rules, or failure codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send money from a computer?
No. Messenger payments are available only on supported mobile devices, not on computers.
Can I cancel a money request?
Yes. Tap the request in the chat, then tap Cancel Request.
What payment methods are accepted?
Accepted methods include PayPal accounts and reloadable prepaid cards, though the full list of supported methods and regional restrictions is not fully documented in the available help pages.
What is the support number for receiving-money issues?
Can I pay with Cash App on phone instead?
Yes, if you prefer a different service, you can pay with Cash App on phone by following that app's separate setup and transfer process. Messenger payments are one option, but not the only way to send money from your iPhone.
