You can send Robux to a friend but you need a Roblox Plus subscription to do it. This has been possible since 30 April 2026 and it’s free, so your friend gets every Robux you send. Both of you need to meet an age check verification or have a parent account approve the transfer for it to go through. If you don’t have a Plus account, a Roblox gift card is the best alternative.
Can You Gift Robux on Roblox?
There are three official ways you can gift Robux.
- Direct transfers. Roblox Plus subscribers can send Robux to another player, even if they don’t have Plus.
- Gift cards. You can buy a Roblox gift card, either physically or digitally, and give it to a friend to use.
- Request links. Some U.S.-based users can set up request links and let others buy Robux directly from their account. But eligibility criteria apply here.
While you can find other ways to try to send Robux to others, these aren’t official.
What Are the Rules for Sending Robux?
Roblox’s Sending and Receiving Robux rules are pretty clear about when you can, and can’t, send them. These are the rules as of November 2026.
| Question | The Rule |
|---|---|
| Who can send Robux? | Anyone with a Roblox Plus subscription. |
| Does the person you’re sending Robux to need Plus? | No. |
| What if you’re 16 or older? | You both have to complete an age verification check. |
| What if you’re under 16? | You need a linked parent account and your parent needs to approve the transaction. They can also allow transfers to trusted friends. |
| Are there regional exceptions? | Some regions still need parental approval if you’re under 18. |
| How much can you send? | The standard limit is 500 a day and 1,000 a month. This goes up to 5,000 a day and 10,000 a month for eligible accounts with 2-Step Verification. |
| Is there a fee? | Not if you send from a profile. The person you’re sending to gets the full amount you sent. But a game keeps 10% if you make the transfer in-game. |
| How fast does it get to the recipient? | Instantly, once the recipient accepts it. |
| What if the recipient hasn’t done an age check? | The Robux stay pending until they complete the age verification. If this isn’t done within seven days, the transfer is cancelled and the Robux go back to you. |
| Can you cancel a transfer? | No. |
| Can the recipient cash out? | No. They can only be used in Roblox. |
Remember that Roblox’s Plus help page has a little bit of out-dated information. It still mentions needing to be 18 to send Robux but this was lowered to 16 on 2 June 2026. But the 18 age requirement is still in place in some regions.
Roblox also says players who set up 2-Step Verification are eligible for higher limits but this isn’t guaranteed. Some players report they were kept on the standard limit with it turned on, and say account age and purchase history play into this too.
How Do I Send Robux to a Friend?
You can start a Robux transfer through either your friend’s Roblox profile or the Buy Robux page. On a computer, the steps are simple.
- Open your friend’s Roblox profile.
- Click the ‘...’ and pick ‘Send Robux.’
- Put in how much Robux you want to send and click ‘Continue.’
- Double-check the transfer details.
- Click ‘Send’ to make the transfer.
You can also start from the Buy Robux page. Click ‘Send’ next to your Robux balance in the top right, search for your friend’s username and click their name.
We tried both routes in Chrome on Windows on 13 November 2026. Both opened the Roblox app to finish the transfer, so you need the app on your computer. Without it we got a prompt to download Roblox instead.
On an account without Roblox Plus, the app doesn’t ask for an amount. It shows a ‘Get Roblox Plus’ box with the monthly price and a ‘Subscribe’ button. With Plus, you get the amount field and then the ‘Continue’ and ‘Send’ steps above.
It works on a phone too, in the Roblox app on both Android and iPhone. You’ll find the option to send on the Buy Robux page in the app, and the steps after that are the same.
If you’re under 16, you’ll get a prompt that says “Ask your parent to review this transfer.” Nothing happens until it’s been approved so make sure to ask them once you start the transfer.
Make sure to check the username twice before you send. One player reports sending Robux to a name that was one symbol off and never getting them back. When we searched for one well-known username in the Send Robux box, Roblox listed 25 accounts with almost the same name.
How Does My Friend Get the Robux?
Your friend gets an instant notification when you send the Robux but they’ll need to click Accept for it to turn up in their balance.
But they’ll need to complete their age check for this to go through. If they’re under 16 and don’t have a linked parent account, the transfer stays pending. They have up to seven days to meet these and, if they don’t, the transfer is cancelled and the Robux go back to you. Your friend can check the status under My Transactions.
Go through our guide to Pending Robux for more information about this.
How Much Robux Can I Send?
The standard transfer limit is 500 Robux a day and 1,000 a month. But you’re eligible for 5,000 Robux a day and 10,000 a month if you have an account “in good standing” and set up 2-Step Verification. If you reach your limit, Roblox shows a pop-up to tell you. Use our Robux calculator to see what an amount costs in dollars.
Setting this up isn’t hard. Open up your Account Settings, go to the Security tab, and turn on the extra verification methods. A verified email address is the first of these and you can then set up a second one. Roblox’s 2-Step Verification instructions are available if you need more help with this.
How Do I Gift Robux Without Roblox Plus?
The easiest way to do this if you don’t have a Roblox Plus subscription is with a gift card. You can find physical gift cards in plenty of shops. And you can get the digital ones through Roblox’s gift card service.
If you go with the digital gift card, your friend can redeem it by entering the code at roblox.com/redeem. They’ll usually need to use a web browser to do this. Make sure they’re logged in to the right account first because the Robux go to whichever account is logged in.
These can be redeemed anywhere and they’ll be converted into the redeemer’s currency. And the cards don’t expire.
But make sure you’re buying from authorized dealers when you’re doing this. Roblox’s gift card terms say that gift cards bought from unauthorized ones “will not be honored.” Use our Robux reviews to see what other players say about a site before you pay anyone.
There’s also the option of Request Robux but this is limited and you can only do it on a computer. Eligible players in the U.S. and over 18 can create a link through the Buy Robux page, and then other players can open it and buy a Robux package for them. The Gifting Robux page has plenty of detail on this.
But the person buying these needs to be over 18, live in the U.S., and verify their phone number before the purchase can go through.
Do the Old Ways of Sending Robux Still Work?
Older ways to send Robux to a friend are still open but not all of them are.
| Method | Does It Still Work? |
|---|---|
| Buying a friend’s game pass through a donation game. | No. This ended at the end of May 2026 and Donation games now use Robux transfers. |
| Buying a game pass in your friend’s game. | That’s a normal purchase, so yes. But Roblox takes its share and creators “generally earn 70%” of a sale. The Robux also sit pending for a few days first, so use our Pending Robux guide for more information. |
| Group payouts. | Yes but this is supposed to be for paying people who helped make a game, not for sending Robux personally to friends. The group also needs Robux from its own sales. |
| Adding Robux to a trade. | Since this isn’t a direct gift, Roblox takes a 30% share of the Robux included in a trade. Our guide to how Roblox trading works explains this. |
| Buying a gift card. | Yes. This is the easiest way to do it if you don’t have Roblox Plus. |
Roblox also says game passes were not designed to send Robux to friends, and the new transfer feature replaces the old cross-game donation method.
Is It Safe to Send Robux?
It’s safe to do as long as you understand the transfer can’t be reversed or cancelled and you make sure you’re sending them to the right person. And you’ll need to keep scams in mind, too.
Roblox notes it never asks players to send Robux to others to verify their account so don’t make any transfers to people claiming they’re doing this. As Roblox says, “Only send Robux to people you know.”
Be careful with free Robux websites and generators on top of this. Roblox says any offer of free Robux is a scam and that these are meant to trick you into giving out your password.
This also applies to sending Robux to others to try to get real money, items, or anything else outside of Roblox. The platform’s Terms of Use don’t allow this. Read our guide to common Roblox scams for more help.
FAQs
Can I send Robux without Roblox Plus?
Not through the direct transfer feature but you can always give someone a Roblox gift card instead.
Does my friend need Roblox Plus?
Only the person sending Robux needs Roblox Plus. But the person getting the Robux needs to meet Roblox’s age and verification requirements.
Can I get Robux back if I sent them to the wrong person?
No. Robux transfers can’t be cancelled or reversed so you’ll need to double-check the account you’re sending it to before sending it. If you think you were scammed, contact Roblox Support.
Why can’t I send Robux?
This could be for a few reasons. You’ll need to have Roblox Plus, pass the age verification check, and have a parent account approve it, if needed. And you’ll still need to be within your daily or monthly limit.
Can a child send Robux?
Yes, if they have a linked parent account but parents need to approve these first. And they can set lower transfer limits through the Parental Controls. This also lets them allow transfers to trusted friends.
