How to Gift Robux to Friends (Official Ways)

"How do I gift Robux to my friend?" is one of the most asked questions on Roblox — and one of the most answered-by-scammers. The honest answer: Roblox does not offer one unrestricted send button that moves Robux from your wallet to anyone else's. That is deliberate. Robux are real-money value inside a platform used heavily by children, so transfers are fenced in by age, region and account rules. This guide covers how to gift Robux to a friend through the four official routes, in order of simplicity, then the scams that pretend to be a fifth route — because the wrong "gift" is how most people lose their Robux and their accounts.

Key takeaways

There is no direct wallet-to-wallet Robux transfer for most users. The official routes are the Gifting Robux link, gift cards, Plus transfers, and group payouts or game passes.
The Gifting Robux link works only for select users in the US: both sides must be 18+, the giver verifies a phone number, purchases are final sale, and prepaid cards are not accepted.
Gift cards redeem only in a browser at roblox.com/redeem — never in the app or on console — and the code must stay private.
Roblox Plus subscribers can send Robux with no transaction fee; players under 18 need a parent or caregiver to approve every transfer.
Any site, video or DM offering free Robux, doublers or instant transfers is a scam — sent Robux cannot be reversed.

Method 1: The Gifting Robux Link (Request Robux)

This is the closest thing Roblox has to a send button, and also the most restricted. Called Gifting Robux, it works by link rather than transfer: the person who wants Robux asks for it, and the giver pays through the link. It is currently available only to select users in the United States, on a computer or in a web browser — not in the app.

How to ask: open Roblox on a computer or in a web browser and go to the Buy Robux page. Select Request Robux to land on a Gift Robux page showing your profile with a link and a QR code — copy the link or share the QR code with the person who wants to gift you. You must be 18 or older to share a link. When someone gifts you, you get a stream notification and the Robux are added automatically — a gift cannot be rejected once received, so only share the link with someone you trust.

How to pay: open the link in a web browser — the Roblox app is not needed, and the giver does not even need a Roblox account or to be logged in. The page shows the requestor's username and avatar, so confirm the right person before paying. Choose a Robux package, attach a message if you like, then add payment details. The giver must be 18 or older, live in the United States, and verify a phone number at checkout — a code is sent to their phone. A receipt goes to the email submitted. Roblox's own warning is blunt: do not gift Robux to strangers.

The limits, all from Roblox's support article: packages use standard, non-Premium pricing, with no virtual bonus item and no bonus Robux — even if the recipient holds Premium. Prepaid cards are not accepted for this checkout. Every purchase is final sale and non-refundable, so double-check the package and recipient before confirming. If Request Robux does not appear on your Buy Robux page, your account is not among the select eligible users, or you do not meet the age or location requirements, or you are on an unsupported device. There is no workaround — check the support page for current availability rather than trusting a video that claims to unlock it.

Method 2: Roblox Gift Cards — the Route That Works for Almost Everyone

If the link feature does not cover you — under 18, outside the US, or not among the select users — gift cards are the cleanest route, and Roblox's official gifting method for years. Buy a physical card from a reputable retailer, or a digital card from roblox.com/shopgiftcards in a web browser. The recipient redeems it while signed into their own account at roblox.com/redeem, entering the code in the box on that page; the card's value converts to the account's currency, and the Robux land in the balance.

Three rules make the difference between a gift and a loss. First, redeem only in a browser: Robux cards can only be redeemed at roblox.com/redeem — they cannot be redeemed in the Roblox mobile app or on any game console. Second, keep the code private: send it to one person through a private message, never in a public chat, a Discord server or a screenshot — anyone who sees the code can redeem it first. Third, buy from real sellers only. Roblox warns that cards from unauthorised sellers and reseller marketplaces can be invalid, and US gift cards cannot be resold — a "discounted code" from a random Discord seller is usually a stolen or fake code, and Roblox issues no refunds on cards.

Gift cards are also best for parents: they fund a child's account without a credit card inside every game-pass prompt.

Illustration of a Roblox gift card being redeemed on a laptop screen, with a shield marking the official redeem page

Method 3: Roblox Plus Transfers — Fee-Free, Direct, and Subscription-Gated

Roblox Plus, which replaced Premium for new subscribers on April 30, 2026, added something Premium never had: direct Robux transfers between users. A Plus subscriber can send Robux directly to another user with no transaction fee; the receiver does not need Plus. The base plan costs $4.99 a month. Our Roblox Plus guide covers the full plan, including the 10–20% purchase discount, free private servers and Marketplace access.

The safety rules are strict, and they are the point. A parent or caregiver must approve every time a user under 18 sends or receives Robux, and users 18 and older must be age-checked before they can send or receive without parental approval. That age check is the same one that gates chat: a selfie estimate or, for ages 13 and older, a government ID, done in Settings > Account info > Age Group. Transfers also have caps: 500 Robux a day and 1,000 a month as standard, rising to 5,000 a day and 10,000 a month with 2-Step Verification turned on and the account in good standing. Each transfer is between 10 and 500 Robux, and the recipient must accept it — if it is declined or never accepted within 7 days, the Robux return to the sender. Roblox says the limits can change, so check the transfer screen for the limits on your account. If you are weighing Plus mainly for transfers, do the sums first: at $4.99 a month, the subscription only pays for itself as a gifting tool if you send Robux regularly. For a one-off birthday gift, a gift card is cheaper and simpler.

Method 4: Group Payouts and Game Passes — the Creator Route

The last official route runs through creation rather than gifting, and it is for paying someone for work — a builder, a scripter, a friend who made you an asset — rather than a birthday present. If you own a Roblox group with funds in it, you can pay them out to members as a one-time group payout. The recipient must be a group member, and the payout comes from the group's Robux balance, earned from the group's own sales.

The game-pass version works the same way without a group. The recipient creates a game pass in one of their own games, you buy it, and the Robux go to them minus Roblox's marketplace fee — creators keep 70% of a game-pass sale, with 30% going to Roblox. Our game-pass guide walks through creating and pricing a pass. Donation games such as Pls Donate run on exactly this mechanic: the booth is a game pass, and buying it moves Robux to the booth owner through Roblox's own checkout. One limit to know: Roblox disabled cross-game pass sales on May 29, 2026, so a pass can only be bought inside the game it belongs to.

Do not use this route for casual gifting: it is slower, loses 30% to the marketplace fee, and requires the recipient to own a game and a pass. But for paying a creator it is the legitimate, documented path — and how most creator-to-creator payments actually happen.

How to Gift Robux: Which Method Should You Pick?

Your situation	Use this	Why
Both of you are 18+, in the US, and the link is available	Gifting Robux link	The recipient shares a link, you pay, Robux arrive.
Any age, any country, one-off gift	Gift card	Works almost everywhere; no subscription or age gate.
You send Robux to friends regularly	Roblox Plus transfer	No fee, direct; receiver needs no subscription.
Paying a creator or collaborator for work	Group payout or game pass	The documented route for creator payments; the recipient keeps 70%.

Scams to Refuse Every Time

This guide sticks to official routes because gifting is the most abused search on Roblox. Every one of these is theft, and none has ever worked as advertised:

Doublers and mirrors: "Gift 800, get 1,600 back." There is no doubling mechanic. You send Robux, they keep them.
Free Robux generators and survey sites: There is no Robux generator. These sites collect logins and personal data, or install malware.
Fake support: Discord or Telegram "admins" with Roblox logos asking for your login, a billing code, or Robux to "verify" your account. No Roblox staff member will DM you asking for gifts.
Phishing gift links: a link that looks like a Request Robux page but lives on a domain that is not roblox.com. Check the address bar before entering anything, and only open gift links from people you know.
"Send Robux first to verify": no verification on Roblox requires sending Robux, and Robux you send cannot be reversed.
Discounted codes from resellers: gift-card codes sold cheap in DMs are usually stolen, already redeemed, or fake, and Roblox issues no refunds on cards.
Trust trades dressed as gifting: "hold this Limited for me while I gift you" is a trade scam with a new name.

If someone pressures you, report the player, block them, and lock down your account — two-step verification on, password changed, no shared login details. Our account safety guide covers the protections that matter most. If you already sent Robux to a scammer, report it to Roblox Support: the Robux will almost certainly not come back, because transfers are final, but the report helps get the account actioned before it scams the next person.

Illustration of a warning shield blocking scam messages offering doubled and free Robux, with a genuine gift box beside it

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I send Robux directly to a friend?

There is no unrestricted send button for most users. The official routes are the Gifting Robux link (select US users, both sides 18+), gift cards, Roblox Plus transfers (sender must subscribe), and group payouts or game passes for creator payments. Anything outside those four is unofficial and puts both accounts at risk.

Why don't I see Request Robux on my Buy Robux page?

The feature is limited to select users in the United States on a computer or web browser. If it does not appear, your account may not be among the select eligible users, you may not meet the age requirement (18+ to share a link), or you may be on an unsupported device. Check Roblox's support page for current availability rather than trying to work around the restriction.

Can I gift Robux if I am under 18?

You cannot use the Gifting Robux link — both sides must be 18 or older. You can receive a gift card at any age and redeem it yourself, and a Roblox Plus transfer to or from an under-18 user needs a parent or caregiver to approve it every time.

Can the recipient refuse a Robux gift?

Not through the Gifting Robux link: once sent, the Robux are added automatically and the gift cannot be rejected. That is why Roblox tells gifters to only gift people they know personally, and to double-check the recipient before paying. A gift card is different — nobody is forced to redeem a card they receive.

Do Roblox gift cards work in other countries?

Gift cards are sold in many countries and can be redeemed worldwide through roblox.com/redeem in a browser; the card's value converts to the currency of the redeeming account. Check the terms printed on the card itself, and buy only from Roblox or an authorised retailer in your region.

I sent Robux to someone who scammed me. Can I get them back?

Almost certainly not — Robux gifts and transfers are final, and Roblox does not reverse them. Report the player through Roblox's Report Abuse system and contact Roblox Support with the details so the account can be actioned. Then turn on two-step verification and change your password if you shared any account details.

Related Guides on RBXMods

Roblox Plus explained: price, benefits and creators — the $4.99 plan, the free Robux transfers, and what Plus replaced.
How to make a game pass on Roblox — creating and pricing a pass, the route behind the group-payout and donation-game methods.
How to verify your age on Roblox — the age check that gates Plus transfers and the Gifting Robux link.
How to keep your Roblox account safe — two-step verification and the protections that matter after any scam attempt.
Robux, DevEx and the 30% tax explained — how creators actually earn: the marketplace fee, group payouts and the DevEx rate.

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Sources

Roblox Support: Gifting Robux — the official Gifting Robux article: select US users only, requestor 18+ sharing a link or QR code from the Buy Robux page, giver 18+ in the US verifying a phone number at checkout, standard pricing with no bonus Robux, prepaid cards not accepted, and final sale, non-refundable purchases. (Verified loading 2026-11-12.)
Roblox Newsroom: Introducing Roblox Plus — the official April 10, 2026 announcement: the $4.99 price, the 10–20% discount, free private servers, fee-free Robux transfers, and Marketplace access. (Verified loading 2026-11-10.)
Roblox Support: Understanding Age Checks on Roblox — the official age-check article: the methods, the age groups, and why the check gates transfers and gifting for 18+ users. (Verified loading 2026-11-06.)
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How to Give Robux to Friends: Gifts, Plus Transfers and Cards — an independent guide confirming the four official routes, the group-payout option, and the unofficial methods to avoid. (Confirmed loading 2026-11-12.)
How to Play PLS DONATE in Roblox: Stand Setup Guide — an independent guide attributing the May 29, 2026 cross-game pass sales change to Roblox's DevForum announcement. (Confirmed loading 2026-11-12.)