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How do I add a payment method to my Google Ads account?
How do I add a payment method to my Google Ads account?

A step-by-step guide to entering a payment method in Google Ads.

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Written by Lisa
Updated over 3 months ago

Adding a payment method to your Google Ads account is a critical step in making sure your ads run smoothly and your advertising costs are billed correctly. Follow the steps below to go through the process of adding a new payment method to your Google Ads account.

Add billing configuration

  1. Accept invitation

    An invitation has been sent to your email to gain access to the Ads account. Accept this invitation from Uptmz.

  2. Click on the link

    Use the link in the invitation to access your Google Ads account.

  3. Access to payment settings

    After logging in, click on the tools icon (found in the top right corner) to open the "Tools and Settings" menu. Here, select the "Billing Settings" option under ''Billing'' and click on it.

  4. Then click Create a new billing configuration

    You will now be taken to the billing configuration. Click "Create a new billing configuration" and follow the instructions to enter the settings for the new billing configuration. This may include billing type (e.g. postpaid or prepaid), billing term and any budget limitations.

  5. Enter budget settings
    Once you've completed billing setup, you can enter your budget settings. This is because the amount you are willing to spend on your campaigns within the specific billing period.

  6. Verification and confirmation
    Depending on the settings you configure, Google Ads may ask for verification. This may include verifying your payment details or other information. Follow the instructions to complete the verification.

  7. Save and confirm
    After entering all relevant settings and completing any verification, save the new billing setup and budget settings. Check all information carefully before final saving the configuration.

Add or change payment method

  1. Sign in to your Google Ads account
    Visit the Google Ads website (ads.google.com) and sign in with your existing credentials. Make sure you select the correct account you want to add the payment method to.

  2. Access to payment settings
    After logging in, click on the tools icon (located in the top right corner) to open the "Tools and settings" menu. In it, select the "Overview" option under "Billing" and click on it.

  3. Manage payment methods
    You will now be taken to your billing overview. Here you will see different options regarding payment settings. Click on "Payment Methods" to go to the page where you can manage your payment methods.

  4. Add a payment method
    On the "Payment Methods" page you will see a button to add a new payment method. This button is called "Add payment method". Click on this to start the process.

  5. Choose your payment method
    You will now see a list of available payment methods, such as credit cards, bank transfers, PayPal, etc. Select the payment method you want to add to your account.

  6. Enter the necessary information
    Follow the instructions to enter the necessary information for the chosen payment method. This may include information such as credit card information, bank account information, PayPal account information, etc.

  7. Verification and Confirmation
    After entering the necessary information, Google Ads will most likely perform a verification process to verify that the payment method provided is valid. Follow the instructions to complete the verification. For example, this may include a small transaction on your payment method to confirm validity.

  8. Save and confirm
    Once your payment method has been verified, you will be given the option to save your changes. Please check all entered information carefully and click the button to save your changes.


    When you have completed all the steps, you have successfully linked the payment method. If you have any questions as a result of the above steps, feel free to ask your question via the chat!

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