Facebook Pay add an account to accept

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What does it mean to add an account on Facebook Pay?
How do I receive money from Facebook Pay?

Today we’re adding a new feature in Messenger that gives people a more convenient and secure way to send or receive money between friends. This feature will be rolling out over the coming months in the US.

It’s easy and free.

To send money:

Start a message with a friend
Tap the $ icon and enter the amount you want to send
Tap Pay in the top right and add your debit card to send money

To receive money:

Open the conversation from your friend
Tap Add Card in the message and add your debit card to accept money for the first time

The money you send is transferred right away. It may take one to three business days to make the money available to you depending on your bank, just as it does with other deposits.

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A dependable and trusted payments processor for game players and advertisers since 2007, Facebook processes more than one million transactions daily on the site and also handles all the payments processed on Messenger.

Incorporating security best practices into our payments business has always been a top priority. We use secure systems that encrypt the connection between you and Facebook as well as your card information when you ask us to store it for you. We use layers of software and hardware protection that meet the highest industry standards. These payment systems are kept in a secured environment that is separate from other parts of the Facebook network and that receive additional monitoring and control. A team of anti-fraud specialists monitor for suspicious purchase activity to help keep accounts safe.

The first time you send or receive money in Messenger, you’ll need to add a Visa or MasterCard debit card issued by a US bank to your account. Once you add a debit card, you can create a PIN to provide additional security the next time you send money. On iOS devices you can also enable Touch ID. As always, you can add another layer of authentication to your account at any time.

The new payments feature is rolling out in the coming months in the US across Android, iOS, and desktop.

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If you have a shop and want to accept money for the things you're selling, Messenger may not work for you, but adding a payment method within Facebook Business Manager will. You'll need to use a computer browser for this to work. This wikiHow article will show you how to accept payments on Facebook by adding a payment method in Facebook Business Manager.

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Click Payment Methods. You'll see this in the panel on the left side of the page next to an icon of a credit card.
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Click Add Payment Method. You'll see this centered on the right side of the page.
- You'll need to be a financial editor of your business to be able to continue. If you are, select "I am a finance editor" and click Next.
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Select your location and currency. You'll have the same options if you're using the mobile app.
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Click the circle next to the payment method you want to add and click Next to continue. The options are the same in the mobile app.
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Follow the on-screen instructions. Fill out the card payment information, such as the card number and the CVV, then click Save.[1]
- Once the method is added, people can pay for items in your shop using your Facebook Business page.
- If you're just sending or receiving money for personal reasons, like sharing the cost of lunch with a roommate or gifting some money to your friend/family, you'll want to use Messenger instead.

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1. Go to Facebook's Business Settings.
2. Click Payment Methods.
3. Click Add Payment Method.
4. Select your location and currency.
5. Click the circle next to the payment method you want to add and click Next to continue.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Why does Facebook Pay say payment pending add an account to accept?

Payments in Messenger are only available in the US at this time. Once you have an accepted payment method linked to your account, any money sent to you is transferred right away. Note: It may take your payment provider up to 3-5 business days to post the money to your account.

Why won't Facebook Pay let me accept a payment?

You don't have a valid payment method. The app is corrupted or outdated. Your network (or Facebook's) is down.

What does it mean to add an account on Facebook Pay?

A new feature launched by Facebook this week has business owners and every Facebook ad agency (especially ours) rejoicing. Facebook Pay is a feature that allows you to make purchases from the social media company's family of apps without being redirected to a different landing page.

How do I receive money from Facebook Pay?

To receive money: If you've already added a debit card or PayPal to Meta Pay, money sent to you is automatically accepted. You do not need to take any action. From the Messenger homepage, open the conversation containing the payment.