"If you've been on Facebook long enough, chances are you've handed over your credit card details at some point, maybe without even realizing it. Sometimes it's obvious: Maybe you bought an item through Marketplace, ran an ad for your side hustle, or supported a fundraising campaign. Other times, it's sneakier. You may have clicked "Save card for later" after an in-app purchase, or Facebook automatically stored a payment method you used once and promptly forgot about."
"But keeping your card on file with Facebook isn't always the best idea. There are the obvious security concerns, especially given that parent company Meta's history with data protection isn't exactly spotless. But there are also smaller headaches, such as ad charges piling up if you accidentally leave a campaign running, or surprise purchases from other people who have (or gain) access to your account."
"For standard purchases (Meta Pay), head to Facebook and click/tap the Menu icon, which is the one with stacked dots at the top-right. Next, scroll down to the Shopping section and select Orders and payments. Here you'll see all the credit/debit cards, PayPal accounts, or other payment methods currently linked to your account. To delete one, select it, tap Remove Card, and confirm your choice."
Facebook can store payment methods used for Marketplace, ads, fundraisers, or one-off in-app purchases, sometimes automatically. Keeping cards on file raises security concerns and risks such as unauthorized purchases, ad charges from forgotten campaigns, and data-exposure issues tied to Meta's privacy record. Users can remove saved payment methods through account settings. On desktop, navigate to Menu > Shopping > Orders and payments or search “payment” to access saved methods, then select a card and choose Remove Card to confirm deletion. Steps vary slightly by device and whether the card is attached to ads or single transactions, but the process requires only a few clicks.
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