Bank account or direct debit problems on an ad account

Direct debit and bank payments can fail for bank reasons, such as limits or a closed account. Check with your bank, confirm the details in billing and retry. If the payment method is removed or flagged, add a working one that you own.

By the Ads Account Recovery team · Published 29 October 2026 · Last updated 29 October 2026

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Check the basics

Account number and name are correct.
Your bank allows the debit.
The country and currency match what Meta supports.

Add a backup method

A second payment method you own helps avoid a gap if the first one fails.

If it is flagged

Do not switch to many cards in a row. Use one clean method and request a review if a restriction follows.

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

Can a bank change cause a block?

A failed payment can pause ads.

Should I remove the old method?

Only after a new one works.

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