Meta Verified price – How much does it cost to buy

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Wanting to know more about the Meta Verified cost and how to buy it? We’ve got you covered right here.

Meta has released a new subscription service that goes by the name Meta Verified, but it comes at a price. Instagram and Facebook users who sign up to Meta Verified can get a blue verification badge. At the beginning of 2023, Meta unveiled that it was trying out a new verification system for its platforms. The subscription service gives users access to extra features on both Instagram and Facebook at a monthly cost.

Let’s get straight into what Meta Verified is, what the cost is and how to buy it.

What is Meta Verified?

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta verified in February 2023. Essentially, Meta Verified is a paid subscription service where Facebook and Instagram users can get a blue verification badge after they submit government ID for authentication. It is not just a blue tick that comes with the subscription service, users can also access extra features. These include exclusive stickers on both Facebook and Instagram, 100 Stars a month to use on Facebook, access to direct account support and proactive account protection.

Where is Meta Verified available?

Meta Verified subscription is available to purchase in:

  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
  • New Zealand

If you live outside of these places and want to be notified when Meta Verified is available then you can follow these links for Instagram or Facebook. At the time of writing, Meta Verified is not available to businesses, it is only for individual users and creators.

How to buy Meta Verified?

To buy Meta Verified, you will need to apply by following these steps:

  • Open Instagram or Facebook
  • Select your profile and then Settings
  • Click Accounts Center
  • Select Meta Verified to start your application
  • If you are eligible for the subscription, you can then select your account name and then Continue
  • You will then need to pay the first instalment by setting up your payment method
  • To complete the process, you will need to submit a photo of your ID (The ID you submit must match the profile name on your account)

Meta Verified costs

  • USA: $11.99/ per month on web and $14.99/ per month on iOS and Android devices
    Australia: AUD 19.99/ per month on web and AUD 24.99/ per month on iOS and Android devices
  • New Zealand: NZD 23.99/ per month on web and NZD 29.99/ per month on iOS and Android devices
  • UK: £9.99/ per month on web and £11.99/ per month on iOS and Android devices

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