Billing Setup — Google Ads
Payment method
Add or update your card
- Go to ads.google.com → Tools & Settings → Billing → Settings.
- Open Payment methods and click Add payment method.
- Enter card details and set as Primary, then Save.
KBR Tip: Use a business card. If it expires, update it here to avoid ad pauses.
Control spend
Set a monthly budget guardrail
- In Billing → Settings, review your Payments profile.
- Use campaign Daily budgets to manage spend; adjust weekly.
- Optional: switch to Monthly invoicing if available for your account.
KBR Tip: For first month control, keep daily budgets modest and review every 7 days.
Invoices
Find and download invoices
- Go to Billing → Documents or Summary.
- Choose the date range and click an invoice to Download PDF.
If you manage multiple accounts, use the account dropdown at the top-right to switch.
Troubleshooting
Common billing issues
- Payment declined: update card or try another method, then click Retry.
- Account on hold: check for outstanding balance in Billing → Summary.
- Permissions: you need Billing admin access to change payments.
KBR Tip: Keep one active primary card. Remove expired cards to avoid confusion.