What is the payment schedule for Facebook Ads invoices?�

The payment schedule for Facebook Ads invoices can vary depending on the payment method you've chosen and your billing settings. Here's a detailed explanation of how it works:

1. Prepaid Payment Method (Pay as You Go)
When You Pay: If you're using a prepaid payment method, such as a credit card, debit card, or PayPal, Facebook will charge your payment method as soon as you reach your spending threshold or when a billing cycle ends.

Payment Schedule: You load funds into your account, and as you spend on ads, Facebook deducts the money in real-time or after certain thresholds are reached.

Example: If you set a threshold of $100, Facebook will charge your card when your ad spend hits that amount.

2. Monthly Invoicing (For Approved Accounts)
When You Pay: With monthly invoicing, you'll receive an invoice at the end of the billing cycle (usually at the end of the calendar month) for all the ads you've run during that month.

Payment Terms: The invoice payment terms may vary depending on your agreement with Facebook. Some businesses may need to pay immediately upon receipt, while others may have net 30 (30 days from the invoice date) or net 15 (15 days from the invoice date) terms.

Billing Period: Your billing cycle typically covers 30 days, and at the end of each cycle, Facebook generates an invoice that includes all your ad spend for that period.

For example, if your billing period runs from March 1st to March 31st, the invoice will be generated after March 31st, and you'll need to pay it according to your terms (e.g., within 30 days).

3. Manual Payments (One-Time Payment)
When You Pay: If you choose to make manual payments (e.g., transferring funds manually), the payment is due as soon as you make the payment, and your account will be funded for future ad spend.

Payment Schedule: You add funds upfront, and Facebook deducts from that balance as your ads run.

4. Payment Thresholds (For Credit Cards/Bank Payments)
When You Pay: With certain payment methods like credit cards or direct debit, Facebook charges your card once you reach a spending threshold. This means that when you hit a certain amount of spend, Facebook will automatically charge your payment method.

Example: You may set a threshold of $50. Once your ad spend reaches that limit, Facebook will charge your credit card or bank account for the full amount.

5. Payment Due Date for Invoices
If you are on monthly invoicing, the due date for payment typically depends on the terms agreed with Facebook (e.g., Net 30, Net 15). This means your payment is due 30 days after the invoice date (or whichever agreed-upon term is set).

For example: If you get an invoice on April 1st for the ads you ran in March, the payment would be due by April 30th (if you have Net 30 terms).

6. Late Payments and Fees
If you miss the payment due date, Facebook may charge a late fee or suspend your account until the outstanding payment is settled. Additionally, ad campaigns may be paused, and your ads will stop running until the issue is resolved.

For Monthly Invoicing, Facebook may send you reminders about your upcoming payments.

Summary of Payment Schedules:
Payment Method   Payment Schedule
Prepaid (Credit Card, PayPal, Debit Card)   Pay-as-you-go, charged when you hit your threshold or at the end of your billing cycle.
Monthly Invoicing   Invoiced at the end of the billing cycle (monthly), with Net 15 or Net 30 terms, depending on your agreement.
Manual Payment   Charged immediately after you add funds to your account.
Credit Card/Bank Payments (Threshold)   Charged when your ad spend hits the set threshold amount.
Conclusion:
Facebook Ads offers flexible payment schedules depending on your chosen method:

Prepaid accounts are charged as you run ads or when you reach a spending threshold.

Monthly invoicing accounts are invoiced at the end of each month, with payment terms (Net 15 or Net 30, typically).

You can also use manual payments or a credit card/bank with spending thresholds for automatic billing.

If you're using monthly invoicing, ensure you understand your payment terms to avoid late payments.