Set up a backup payment method in Google Ads
If you use automatic payments, you'll need to have one payment method that's designated as a primary. You can also add a backup credit card to your account, to serve as a safety net. If your primary payment method doesn't work for some reason, we'll charge your costs to your backup credit card. This ensures that your ads keep running.
If you’re using the new Google Ads experience, you won’t see a gear icon
in your account. Instead, click the tools icon 
in the upper right corner. You'll find Billing & payments under the “Setup” header.
in your account. Instead, click the tools icon 
in the upper right corner. You'll find Billing & payments under the “Setup” header.Follow these steps to set up a backup payment method.
- Sign in to your Google Ads account.
- Click the gear icon
- Click the Payment methods link on the side of the page.
- Find your payment method, and click the Set as Primary or Set as Back up link.
Note
You can designate a credit card or (in most countries) a debit card as a backup, but not a bank account.
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