What happens if my VCC payment fails in Microsoft Ads?

If your VCC (Virtual Credit Card) payment fails in Microsoft Ads, it can lead to a few potential consequences:

Ad Serving Disruption: Microsoft Ads may pause or stop serving your ads. If the system detects a payment failure, it can halt any campaigns that are associated with the failed payment method until the issue is resolved.

Account Suspension: If the payment issue isn't addressed promptly (usually within a certain number of days), your Microsoft Ads account could be suspended, preventing you from accessing any of your campaigns or making further changes to your account until the payment issue is resolved.

Notifications: You will likely receive notifications from Microsoft Ads to alert you to the payment issue. These notifications may come via email or through the Microsoft Ads interface, where you can take immediate action to fix the issue.

Billing Cycle Adjustments: Microsoft Ads may try to charge your VCC again later. If the payment method is invalid, they may attempt a different charge or notify you to update the payment details.

To resolve the issue, you should:

Check the VCC balance: Ensure that there are sufficient funds in your virtual credit card account.

Verify payment details: Confirm that the VCC details (such as card number, expiration date, and security code) are accurate and up to date.

Update your payment method: If needed, you can add a new payment method in your Microsoft Ads account settings.

Addressing payment failures promptly will help ensure that your ads continue running without interruptions.