Does Google offer free ad credits for new advertisers?

Yes — Google does offer free ad credits for new advertisers! 🙌

They call it a promotional offer, and it's a pretty common incentive to get new users started with Google Ads.

🎁 How It Works (As of 2024–2025)
New advertisers can get a "Spend and get" offer, like:

"Spend $500, get $500 in ad credit."

You need to:

Create a new Google Ads account

Enter a promo code (often applied automatically)

Spend the required amount (e.g., $500) within a set time (usually 60 days)

Google will match that amount with free credit (e.g., $500)

📅 Time Limits & Requirements
The free credit usually applies only to accounts less than 14–30 days old

You need to reach the spend threshold within the required window (usually 60 days)

The ad credit is typically applied after the spend threshold is hit, and it may take a few days to show

🛠� How to Check If You're Eligible
Go to Tools & Settings > Billing > Promotions

If a promo is active or pending, it'll show up there

If nothing is there and you're new, you may have missed the signup through a promotional link

🧑�💼 Where to Get These Offers
Directly on the Google Ads website

From Google Partners or certified agencies

Occasionally via email if you're a business owner or have a verified Google Business Profile

⚠️ A Few Quick Tips
Promo codes are one-time use per account

They can't be applied to old accounts

No stacking — only one promo per account