Why cant I add my debit card to Facebook pay?

Adding your debit card to Facebook Messenger will allow you to send and receive money to and from other Messenger users, as well as pay for things like Uber rides. You can add your debit card directly from the Messenger app, and protect it with a special PIN so that no one can use it besides you, even if they have your phone. Once you've added your card, you can send money to other users, and request money to be sent to you.

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   Open Messenger. You can add your card from Messenger's settings menu within the Messenger app.

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   Tap the Settings (iOS) or Profile (Android) tab. This will display your Messenger profile and image, as well as various options underneath.

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   Select "Payments." This will display any cards you've added as well as your payment history.

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   Tap "Add new debit card." Enter in the debit card card number, expiration date, security code, and billing ZIP code.

   • You must enter a Visa or MasterCard debit card issued by a US bank connected to a checking account.[1]

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   Tap "Save." The card will be added to your account.

   • Not all banks are currently supported. You may not be able to add your debit card yet. If this is the case, keep trying later in case your bank is added.
   • Messenger does not accept credit cards, pre-paid debit cards, or PayPal cards.

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   Create a PIN to protect your card. You can require a PIN whenever Messenger is used to send money with your card. Tap the "PIN" option in the Security section of the Payments screen. Create a four-digit PIN and enter it again to confirm. You'll be prompted for this PIN whenever you try to send money through Messenger.

   • Don't use the same PIN as your ATM or your lock screen passcode.

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   Open a conversation with the person you want to send money to or receive money from. Once you've added your card, you can start sending and receiving money with other Messenger users. Open the conversation with the person you want to send or receive with.

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   Tap the "..." button and then select "Payments." Depending on your device, the "Payments" button may just be a "$" icon.

   • If you're in a group conversation, you'll be prompted to select the person you want to start a Payments transaction with.

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   Enter the amount you want to send or receive. You the Pay or Request tabs to enter the amount you want to send to or request from the other person.

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   Enter a reason in the "For" line. Use the for line as a quick note explaining the payment or request, such as "rent" or "tickets."

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   Send the payment or request. When you send a payment, it will be transferred automatically to the recipient if they have a card attached already. If they don't, they'll need to add a card before the payment processes. When you send a request, the other person can choose to accept it or not.

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   Wait for the money to transfer. Transfers can take up to five business days to process. Make sure you keep the money available in your account until the transfer is complete.[2]

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