How to Send Robux to a Friend: 3 Ways to Follow

How to send robux to a friend: 3 working methods

You can’t transfer Robux directly from your balance to a friend’s, but you can still send Robux using three legitimate workarounds: buying a game pass or donation item, paying out group funds, or sending a gift card. Here’s how to send Robux to a friend without getting scammed or breaking Roblox rules.

Method 1: Give robux through a game pass or donation item

This is the most common way to send Robux to a friend. Your friend creates a game pass or a donation T-shirt, and you buy it from their catalog page. Roblox takes a 30% commission on every sale, so your friend only receives 70% of the Robux you spend. The remaining 30% goes to Roblox as a platform fee, which is why the company encourages this method instead of direct transfers.

1. Ask your friend to create a donation T-shirt or any game pass and put it up for sale. They must have an active Roblox Premium membership to do this.
2. Once the item is live, go to the Avatar Shop or Catalog on your account and search for the item’s exact name.
3. Click on the item to review its details. Make sure it belongs to your friend before purchasing.
4. Click the green purchase button, then select Buy Now on the confirmation screen. If you don’t have enough Robux, you’ll be prompted to buy more.

After you complete the purchase, the Robux goes into a pending state. Your friend will typically receive the Robux within three days, but larger purchases can take longer. This delay is normal and happens on every game pass sale. For the donation t-shirt method, the pending period can take longer than three days depending on how huge the purchase is.

Method 2: Send robux using group funds

Group funds are a more complex but still effective way to send Robux to a friend. This method requires you to own a Roblox group, sell an item through that group, and then pay out the earned Robux to your friend. The process takes longer and costs more upfront, but it’s the only way to transfer a large amount of Robux in one go.

1. Log in to Roblox.com, go to Groups, and enter a group you own. If you don’t own a group, create one for 100 Robux and ask your friend to join.
2. In your group, go to the Store tab and select Create or manage group items.
3. Upload an existing shirt design or create a new one using the template. Uploading a shirt costs an additional 10 Robux.
4. After uploading, click the gear icon next to the shirt and select Configure. Under General, set a name and description.
5. Switch the sidebar from General to Sales. Toggle on Item for Sale so other people can buy it.
6. Set the Robux price for the shirt and save. For every sale, you get 70% and Roblox keeps 30%.
7. Wait for someone to buy the shirt. Alternatively, delete the shirt from your inventory and repurchase it yourself to add Group Funds faster. The funds will be pending for a few days before they’re released.
8. Once the funds are no longer pending, go to your group, click the three-dot menu next to the group name, and select Configure Group. From the group's 'Admin Page' (or 'Finances'), select 'Revenue' > 'Payouts', choose 'One-Time Payout', add the recipient's username, enter the amount, and click 'Distribute'. You may add multiple payout recipients and the Robux will be equally split between them.

Only the group owner or members with specific permissions can make payouts. Also, new group members must wait 14 days before they can receive funds. This waiting period is a Roblox safety measure to prevent abuse.

Method 3: Send a robux gift card

The easiest and most straightforward way to give Robux to a friend is by sending a Roblox gift card. Roblox doesn’t sell a “Robux gift card” directly, but it does sell gift cards worth $10 to $200. Your friend redeems the card and converts the credit to Robux on their own account.

1. Go to Roblox.com/giftcards and select Shop Gift Cards.
2. When asked “Who is the gift card for?” choose A Friend and enter your name and your friend’s name.
3. Select whether to send a physical or digital card, then choose the currency.
4. Pick the amount and quantity of gift cards you want to send.
5. Add a message if you’d like, enter your friend’s email address, and set the delivery date if you want it sent later.
6. Add the gift card to your cart and check out.

This method avoids the 30% commission entirely because the Robux are not transferred between accounts. Your friend simply redeems the code and adds the Robux to their own balance. It’s also the safest option if you want to gift a specific amount without dealing with game passes or group payouts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send Robux to a friend without spending real money?

You can spend Robux you already own. Every legitimate method of sending Robux to a friend requires you to spend either real money or Robux you already own. There is no free way to transfer Robux between accounts, and any website or person offering free Robux is a scam.

Why does Roblox take a 30% commission on game pass sales?

Roblox charges a 30% fee on every virtual item sale to cover platform maintenance and to keep the Robux economy balanced. This fee applies to game passes, donation T-shirts, and group item sales alike.

How long does it take for Robux to appear after buying a game pass?

Robux from a game pass purchase is held in a pending state for at least three days. Larger transactions can take longer, sometimes up to a week, before the Robux appears in the seller’s balance.

Can I send Robux to a friend using Premium Payouts?

No. Premium Payouts are a system for developers to earn Robux based on how much time Premium subscribers spend in their games. It is not a method for sending Robux to a friend.

What is the safest way to send Robux to a friend?

Sending a digital gift card to your friend’s email is the safest method. It avoids the 30% commission, has no pending period, and doesn’t require your friend to create a game pass or join a group. It also has the lowest risk of your account being flagged for suspicious activity.

For more ways to get the most out of Roblox, check out our guide on Roblox mobile tricks to optimize your gameplay on the go.

Related reading: How to Redeem a Roblox Gift Card: Step By Step Guide and How To Refund A Gamepass On Roblox Mobile.