Using Meta Pay on Instagram

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Sweater hoodie dog hat

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raissa.cool22

Hi! Any dog hats left?

Hey! Definitely, here's what I have in stock right now:

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I'll take the green hoodie!

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You got it!

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Shop the brands and creators you love directly on Instagram wherever you see the

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. Use Meta Pay at checkout for a seamless, secure way to pay.

Pay right in your chat

Now you can also message participating sellers about an item you like and pay them in a chat. It’s a great way to pay securely without switching apps and your purchase is protected.

Donate

Instagram’s community offers support in times of need.

Whether it’s a donation sticker in stories or a button on a nonprofit’s profile page, Instagram makes it easy to contribute.

Tap to donate and select Meta Pay as your payment method.

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Meta Pay is an easy, secure way to pay in more places than ever. Simply open Facebook, add your payment information, create a PIN and you’re good to go.

Visit Payments in your Accounts Center to manage your payment methods and to view your transaction history — a list of the payments you’ve made with Meta Pay on your connected apps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use Meta Pay to buy something on Instagram?

You can buy products with Meta Pay on Instagram by using checkout on Instagram if the product page shows Buy on Instagram and Add to Cart or Buy Now. For product pages showing View on Website, your purchase will be completed on the seller’s website. Meta Pay is currently not available on these seller’s websites. Learn more about which products can be bought on Instagram.

If you are ready to buy a single product from a seller, you can tap Buy Now to proceed to checkout and complete your purchase with Meta Pay. If you want to save a product to buy later or save multiple items from the same seller to buy together, you can add these products to your Cart or save them to your Wishlist.

How do I donate to a personal fundraiser on Instagram?

To donate with Meta Pay to a personal fundraiser on the Instagram app:

  1. Tap Donate on the personal fundraiser you want to donate to.

  2. Enter the amount you would like to donate, then tap Next.

  3. Enter your contact info, then tap Next in the top right.

  4. Enter your payment method, then tap Next in the top right.

  5. Choose your donation visibility. The person who started the fundraiser will always see how much you donated, but other people will only see what you choose to make public.

  6. Tap Donate.

What payment methods can I use with Meta Pay to buy or donate on Instagram?

You can use a credit or debit card or a PayPal account to make donations or buy products on Instagram. Keep in mind that Meta Pay is available only to posts that show Buy on Instagram and Add to Cart on the product page.

Where can I get support if I have issues with my Meta Pay transaction on Instagram?

Support for purchases or donations made on Instagram using Meta Pay can be accessed the following ways:

  • Tap on the menu icon > Orders and Payments > Support & Help.

  • Tap on the 3 horizontal lines at the top of the screen on Profile > Orders and Payments > select specific order to access > Get help with your order

  • For general questions, you can also visit the Help Center for Instagram Checkout.

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