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Checklist: ad account restricted for payment reasons

Use this list when the notice mentions billing, a payment method or an unpaid balance. Work through it in order and record the date and result of each step.

By the Ads Account Recovery team · Published · Last updated

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The list

  1. Screenshot the notice and the payment activity page.
  2. Note every failed charge with date and amount.
  3. Confirm the card details and the name match the portfolio.
  4. Ask the bank whether it declined the charge.
  5. Pay the balance or replace the method.
  6. Check Account Quality for the status.
  7. Request a review if the status stays.

Keep

A single folder with the screenshots, the bank messages and the payment confirmations.

Do not

Official sources

Meta changes its help pages, menus and forms often. Follow the wording on your own screen and the current Help Center. Ads Account Recovery is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

How many steps will I need?

It depends on the notice. Some clear after step 5.

Should the bank be told?

Yes. The bank can say if it blocked the charge.

Where do I send the review?

Where the notice offers it.

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