Meta launches paid verification subscription service in U.S.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, launched a paid subscription service in the U.S. on Friday — allowing users on both platforms to pay for verification.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement on his "Meta Channel," which is one of the latest features the company has rolled out for creators to "directly reach their audience and form deeper connections with their communities," the company said. 

Meta Verified is only available to personal accounts and will cost $14.99 per month if purchased on an iOS or Android device, and $11.99 per month if purchased on the web.