How do I test if my VCC works on Facebook Ads before running a big campaign?

How to Test If Your VCC Works on Facebook Ads Before Running a Big Campaign
Before committing to a large ad budget, it's crucial to test if your Virtual Credit Card (VCC) is fully functional on Facebook Ads to avoid payment failures, account suspensions, or flagged transactions.

🔹 Step 1: Check If Facebook Accepts Your VCC
📌 Before testing, make sure your VCC is compatible with Facebook Ads.

✅ Quick Compatibility Check:

Your VCC must allow online transactions.
The billing address should match your Facebook Ads account country.
The VCC should support recurring payments (Facebook requires this).
Use a trusted VCC provider like ExoCards, which is tested for Facebook Ads.
📌 Avoid free or disposable VCCs, as Facebook blocks many of them.

🔹 Step 2: Add Your VCC to Facebook Ads Payment Settings
1️⃣ Go to Facebook Ads Manager → Payment Settings
👉 https://business.facebook.com/settings/payment-methods
2️⃣ Click "Add Payment Method."
3️⃣ Enter your VCC details (card number, expiration, CVV, and billing address).
4️⃣ Click Save.

✅ Successful Addition?

If Facebook accepts the VCC, move to Step 3.
If you get an error, your VCC may be blocked or restricted.
📌 If the VCC is rejected immediately, try using a different provider.

🔹 Step 3: Test a Small Manual Payment
✅ Steps to Manually Test a Payment:
1️⃣ Go to Facebook Billing → Add Funds.
2️⃣ Select your VCC as the payment method.
3️⃣ Enter a small amount ($1-$5) to test if Facebook accepts the payment.
4️⃣ Click Confirm Payment.
5️⃣ Wait 5-10 minutes and check if the payment is processed successfully.

📌 If the payment fails, check with your VCC provider to ensure Facebook Ads transactions are allowed.

🔹 Step 4: Run a Small Test Ad Campaign
✅ To confirm that your VCC can handle live ad payments, test it with a small ad spend:
1️⃣ Go to Facebook Ads Manager → Create a Campaign.
2️⃣ Set the budget to a low amount (e.g., $5 per day).
3️⃣ Run a basic engagement or traffic ad.
4️⃣ Monitor if Facebook successfully charges your VCC after the first billing cycle.

📌 If the ad runs but Facebook fails to charge your VCC, you may need to switch providers.

🔹 Step 5: Check If Facebook Places a Test Charge
📌 Facebook may place a small authorization charge ($1-$5) on your VCC before allowing larger payments.

✅ How to Confirm the Test Charge:
1️⃣ Check your VCC transaction history after adding it to Facebook.
2️⃣ If a small charge appears, Facebook is verifying the VCC.
3️⃣ If the charge is successful and refunded, your VCC is approved for ads.