What Roblox Premium is and who pays for it

Roblox Premium is a paid membership that gives you in-game currency, a monthly stipend to spend on games, and access to certain trading features. You pay Roblox Corporation a monthly fee — the amount depends on which tier you choose — and the subscription renews automatically each month unless you cancel it.

Roblox Premium is optional. You can play almost all Roblox games without it. The subscription is mainly for players who want to earn Robux (the in-game currency) more quickly, trade items with other players, or access a few games that require membership.

Parents often ask whether their child needs Premium to play. The answer is no. Free players can create games, join most experiences, and spend money on cosmetics. Premium just removes some friction and gives you a monthly allowance of Robux to spend.

Key Takeaways

  • Roblox Premium comes in three tiers — $4.99, $9.99, and $19.99 per month — and each tier gives you a different amount of Robux each month.
  • The subscription renews automatically, so you need to cancel it in your account settings if you do not want to be charged again.
  • Premium members can trade limited items with other players and access a few games that require membership, but most Roblox games are free to play.
  • You can pause or resume your subscription at any time, and Roblox will not charge you during a pause.
  • If you are under 13, a parent or guardian must approve the subscription through the account settings.

The three Premium tiers and what each one costs

Roblox offers three membership levels. The $4.99 tier gives you 450 Robux per month. The $9.99 tier gives you 1,000 Robux per month. The $19.99 tier gives you 2,200 Robux per month. All three tiers also give you a 10 percent bonus when you buy Robux separately, and all three unlock the same features — trading, the ability to sell items you create, and access to member-only games.

The main difference between tiers is the monthly Robux amount. If you only want the trading feature and do not care about the monthly stipend, the cheapest tier ($4.99) gives you everything. If you spend Robux regularly on cosmetics or game passes, a higher tier might save you money over time because the monthly allowance covers more of your spending.

Roblox charges in your local currency if you are outside the United States. The dollar amounts above are U.S. prices; your actual charge will depend on your country and current exchange rates.

How to start a Premium subscription

Log into your Roblox account on a web browser or the mobile app. Click your username in the top right corner and select Robux or Premium Membership (the exact wording varies by device). You will see the three tier options with their prices. Choose the tier you want and click the button to purchase.

Roblox will ask you to confirm your payment method. You can pay with a credit card, debit card, PayPal, or a gift card. If you are under 13, the system will ask a parent or guardian to approve the purchase before it goes through. Once approved, your membership starts when ready and your first monthly charge appears on your statement.

If you buy Premium through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on a mobile device, the charge goes to your app store account instead of directly to Roblox. The price may be slightly different because the app stores add their own fees.

How the monthly Robux stipend works

When you buy Premium, Roblox deposits your monthly Robux allowance into your account on the same day each month. If you buy Premium on the 15th, you will receive Robux on the 15th of every month going forward. The Robux appears in your account balance and you can spend it when ready on games, cosmetics, or game passes.

The monthly stipend does not roll over. If you receive 450 Robux and do not spend it, you still get 450 Robux the next month — you do not accumulate 900. However, you can hold onto your Robux for as long as you want; there is no expiration date on unspent currency.

If you cancel your subscription mid-month, you keep any Robux you already received that month. You just will not receive the stipend next month. For example, if you cancel on the 20th after receiving your monthly Robux on the 1st, you keep that Robux but will not be charged again.

Canceling or pausing your subscription

To cancel Premium, log into your account, click your username, and go to Billing or Account Settings. Look for Subscriptions or Premium Membership and select the option to cancel. Roblox will ask you to confirm. Once you cancel, you will not be charged again, but you keep any Robux you already own.

If you want to pause your subscription instead of canceling it completely, Roblox offers a pause feature in the same menu. When you pause, your subscription stops charging but you can resume it later without losing your membership history. This is useful if you want to take a break but plan to come back.

Cancellation takes effect when ready. You lose access to member-only games and trading features right away, but you keep any Robux in your account and any items you own. If you resubscribe later, you start fresh with a new billing date.

What Premium members can do that free players cannot

Premium members can trade limited items with other players. Limited items are cosmetics or collectibles that Roblox or game creators have marked as tradeable. Free players can own these items but cannot trade them away. If you want to buy and sell limited items as a hobby or investment, you need Premium.

Premium members can also sell items they create in games they build. If you design a hat or accessory in Roblox Studio and upload it, you can only sell it if you have Premium. Free players can create and upload items but cannot earn Robux from sales.

A small number of games require Premium membership to play. These are rare, and most Roblox experiences are free to enter. The requirement is set by the game creator, not by Roblox itself, so it varies from game to game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund if I cancel Premium?

Roblox does not refund monthly subscription charges. If you cancel, you stop being charged going forward, but you cannot recover money you already paid. If you were charged by mistake or your account was compromised, contact Roblox Support through the Help page on the website.

What happens to my Robux if I cancel Premium?

You keep all the Robux you own, whether you earned it from the monthly stipend or bought it separately. Canceling Premium does not delete your currency. You just stop receiving the monthly allowance and lose access to trading and member-only games.

Do I have to use my real name or payment info to buy Premium?

Roblox requires a valid payment method to process the subscription. You do not have to use your real name on your Roblox username, but the payment method must be registered to a real person or account. If you are under 13, a parent or guardian must approve the purchase and their payment method will be used.

Can I change my Premium tier without canceling?

Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade your tier at any time through the Premium Membership menu. If you upgrade mid-month, you pay a prorated amount for the difference. If you downgrade, the change takes effect on your next billing date.

What if my payment method fails?

Roblox will try to charge your payment method on your billing date. If it fails, you will receive an email notification. You have a grace period to update your payment method in your account settings. If you do not update it, your Premium membership will pause until you add a working payment method.