Pending Robux are Robux you would’ve earned through different activities but that Roblox is withholding to make sure there’s no fraud or abuse. Here’s why they’re being held, how long you’ll have to wait before they turn up in your actual balance, and everything else you need to know.
What Are Pending Robux?
Roblox uses an escrow process for Robux transactions to make sure there isn’t any fraud, scams, or illegal activities, with the amount being held turning up in your Pending Robux amount.
Roblox says this happens to identify possible fraud, scams, or abuse before releasing the funds into your account. This tends to only happen when you earn Robux from certain activities:
- Selling game passes and developer products.
- Selling shirts, pants, and other Avatar items.
- Reselling Limiteds and Limited Us.
- Being sent Robux by another player before you have passed the age check.
- Earning Creator Rewards through your experience.
But Robux you buy will go straight into your balance. This applies to regular Premium stipends, too. You can see the pending amount in the ‘My Transactions’ page. And you can check out the official Experience Passes help guide for a little more information about this.
How Long Do Pending Robux Take?
There’s no set process for every way you can earn Robux and there’s a different timeline depending on how you got them.
| Where Your Robux Came From | How Long They Stay Pending |
|---|---|
| Game passes and developer products | Three to seven days |
| Shirts and pants | Three to seven days |
| Avatar items (outside of shirts and pants) | 30 days |
| Limited and Limited U resales | Until the holding period ends |
| Robux you get from another player | Instant once you accept, held only until your age check is done |
| Creator Rewards | Added to Pending once the payout is final |
Let’s look at these a little deeper.
Game Passes, Developer Products, Shirts and Pants
There’s been a three-to-seven-day waiting period since October 2020 for these, and for shirts and pants too. But exactly how long it’ll take depends on the risk of fraud or abuse Roblox associates with the transaction. Some creators report 2D clothing sales staying pending longer since March 2026, but Roblox hasn’t announced a new period.
Avatar Items
Roblox holds your Robux for 30 days from the date of sale for any Avatar items you make and then sell, such as UGC accessories. Classic shirts and pants follow the shorter wait above. Roblox’s Marketplace fees and commissions documentation has more information about this.
Limited Resales
When your Limited or Limited U sells, the Robux show up as Pending until the holding period ends, as Roblox’s How to sell items page explains. That’s separate from the lock on reselling, since a Limited you buy can’t be resold for up to 30 days. Check out our guide to Roblox Limiteds for more information.
Robux Transfers
Most of the time, Robux transfers happen instantly once you accept them. But that doesn’t always happen. If you haven’t passed the age check, Roblox holds the Robux as pending, and sends them back to the sender if it isn’t done within 7 days. Roblox’s Sending and Receiving Robux page has the details.
Creator Rewards
Creator Rewards are added to your Pending Robux once Roblox has made the payout final. Roblox’s engagement-based payouts documentation explains this for creators.
Does the Amount of Robux Affect the Waiting Time?
One claim making the rounds is the amount of Robux you’ve earned or been sent affects how long players have to wait to receive them. Roblox has never said so. As Roblox noted when it first announced the three-to-seven-day hold on game passes and developer products, it depends on the potential risk of abuse or fraud.
There also isn’t a way to speed up or work-around the process when you’re earning Robux. If someone claims they can speed up the process for you, it’s likely a scam.
How Do I Check My Pending Robux?
This, thankfully, isn’t hard on a computer. Click the Robux icon at the top right, click your Robux amount, and My Transactions opens. Pick Summary in the filter to find the Pending Robux line. Or you could go straight to roblox.com/transactions after logging in.
How to Check Pending Robux on Mobile
Using a mobile device makes this slightly more complicated but it doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
- Open whichever browser you usually use.
- Visit roblox.com/transactions.
- Log into your account, if you’re not already logged in.
- You’ll find the Pending Robux section just like you would on a computer.
If you’re struggling with this, check out the Where are my Robux guide.
Why Are My Robux Still Pending?
There are a few reasons why your Robux will turn up as pending. Most of these focus on needing to wait longer, depending on how you earned the Robux. If you earned them by selling Avatar items, for example, it’ll take longer than Robux you’ve earned from game passes.
If the hold period is supposed to be finished, but your Robux are still pending, you’ll need to contact Roblox Support. You’ll usually have to send them the transaction details for this.
You should also avoid sharing your account details, or pay someone, who claims they can speed up the process for you. Roblox doesn’t offer a paid service for this so anyone who claims they can do it might be trying to scam you. Stick to official channels.
Can I Spend or Cash Out Pending Robux?
You can’t use any Pending Robux at all, and you’ll have to wait until they’re in your available balance before you can spend them or cash them out.
If another player sends you Robux, for example, these never count towards the DevEx. Check our guide to how Roblox trading works to find out more about this.
Creators should take the time to understand this, and our Robux calculator helps you figure this out in dollars. That includes Roblox’s 30% cut on game pass sales. Checking out Roblox’s Earned Robux and DevEx Rates guide also helps you see if you’re eligible for them.
Pending Robux Scams
Scams are, unfortunately, all-too-common on Roblox and it’s worth keeping an eye out for them. Some of the more common Robux-focused ones are:
- Free Pending Robux generators - Websites, tools, and apps claiming to create free Pending Robux are designed to trick (and scam) you.
- Robux unpender tools - These promise to bypass Roblox’s hold requirements but there isn’t an official way to do this.
- Verification transfers - Roblox never asks you to send Robux to another user to verify your account, and all transfers are final.
If you’re worried about any of these, or other potential frauds, check out our guide to common Roblox scams to see if they’re safe. Better be safe than sorry, as the saying goes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do bought Robux go pending?
These should turn up in your available balance immediately.
Why did my Pending Robux go down?
This usually means some of the funds have been released so you should find the difference in your available balance.
Do I need Roblox Plus to receive Robux?
Not to receive Robux. Only the person sending them needs Roblox Plus. You still need to pass the age check to receive them.
