Facebook is a free social media platform that is accessible to anyone with the right device and access to internet.
However, there are specific features and tools within Facebook that you do have to pay for – namely ads and paid advertising opportunities.
So, if you are seeing a charge from Facebook or from Meta, then the chances are that you are set up with some kind of ads account.
Other Reasons for Facebook Charges
While ads are the most common cause of charges from Facebook, there are other potential culprits.
These include:
- Buying things through Facebook Pay
- Sending money directly to your friends through Facebook
- Buying Stars and Gifts for Creators on Live streams
All of these payments are made directly through your Facebook or Meta wallet and will translate to Facebook charges on any statements you check.
So, while Facebook as a platform does not charge you to use the social app, there are monetisation features that are accessed by both private users and commercial enterprises, that cost money.
