By Andrés Zambrano · Updated 2026-10-30

Robux and spending: how to keep control of what your child buys

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Robux is Roblox's virtual currency and it is bought with real money. For younger children, Roblox provides spending controls you manage from Parental controls; for teens from 13, those limits no longer apply but notifications remain available.

Steps that work

Turn on spending notifications, review where payment methods are saved on phones, tablets and consoles, and agree that purchases need your approval. A fixed amount for a gift card is a natural cap if you prefer one.

Talk about how games sell things

Explain that limited-time items and countdown timers are designed to create urgency. Children who recognise the technique are harder to pressure.

Official source: Roblox Help Center, Parental Controls Overview.

Check the source. Roblox changes its settings often. Confirm details in the official Roblox Help Center before relying on them.