To get money off Facebook Pay, you generally do not need to take any action because funds sent to you via Meta Pay on Messenger are automatically transferred to your linked bank account or PayPal. This means the primary way to get money off Facebook Pay is to simply ensure your payout method is set up correctly, as the system handles the withdrawal for you.
How to get money off Facebook Pay automatically
When someone sends you money through Meta Pay (formerly Facebook Pay) on Messenger, the funds are not held in a balance you must manually empty. Instead, the system instantly sends the payment to the bank account or PayPal account you have linked in your settings. There is no button to click or request to make to initiate a withdrawal; the transfer happens automatically once the sender completes the transaction. This design eliminates the need to manually withdraw money from Facebook pay, as the process is built into the receiving step.
How long it takes to get your money
While Meta Pay processes the transfer instantly on its end, the time it takes for you to actually access the funds depends on your chosen payout method. Your bank or PayPal typically takes 3 to 5 business days to post the funds to your account. This standard processing window accounts for weekends, holidays, and individual financial institution policies. If you need to access Facebook pay transactions to check the status, you can review your activity log in the Meta Pay settings to confirm the transfer was initiated.
Setting up where your money goes
To ensure you can receive automatic deposits, you must link a payment method in your Meta Pay settings. You have three verified options to set this up:
- Securely sign into your online bank through the app settings to link your account.
- Manually link a bank account by entering your account and routing numbers.
- Link a PayPal account to receive funds directly there.
After linking a debit card or PayPal account, the system will route all incoming payments to that destination. If you also want to use PayPal credit on other purchases, note that this feature is separate from receiving funds; the automatic deposit setup only handles incoming transfers.
Troubleshooting: why you might not see your money
If you do not see your funds after a few days, the most common cause is the bank processing time. Remember that the 3 to 5 business day window starts after Meta Pay sends the payment instantly. Delays can also occur if your bank has additional holds or if the transaction was initiated near a weekend or holiday. Additionally, as of December 16, 2024, sending or receiving money in Messenger is not possible if either the sender or receiver is located in the state of Wisconsin. If you are in Wisconsin or dealing with someone there, this restriction will prevent any transfer from occurring, and you will not see the money at all. For all other users, double-check that your linked bank account or PayPal is correct and active in your Meta Pay settings to resolve most delays.
