Why this matters
Without a valid payment method Google suspends ad delivery, often without notice at weekends.
Step-by-step instructions
1
Open Tools → Billing → Summary
Click "Payment methods".
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2
Click "Add payment method"
Choose Card or Direct Debit.
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3
Enter details
Business card preferred. Add billing address matching the card issuer.
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4
Set primary
Make the new card primary if replacing an old one.
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5
Save
A small verification charge is placed and refunded.
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Pro tips
- Keep two cards on file.
- Notify your bank of expected Google charges above threshold.
- Review monthly for expiry dates.
Common mistakes
- Expired card leading to weekend suspension.
- Billing address mismatch causing 3DS decline.
- No backup card in place.
What happens next
Ads continue serving without interruption.