Facebook is letting US users use QR codes and payment links to send or request money.
The Facebook Pay service will let people - "even if they're not connected" to the social media platform - to handle money through the Messenger app.
In a blog post, the company said: "We’ve rolled out the ability for US Messenger users to leverage QR codes and payment links when they want to send or request money with Facebook Pay, even if they’re not connected on Facebook.
"No need to download a separate payment app or add new contacts on the fly!
"To access your personal QR code and payment link, visit your Messenger settings and tap 'Facebook Pay'.
"Simply share the payment link or allow your friends to scan your QR code to send or request money."
