Why was my Google Ads payment declined?

If your Google Ads payment was declined, it usually means your payment method was rejected by your bank, card issuer, or Google's billing system. Here's why it likely happened — and how to fix it:

💥 Top Reasons Your Google Ads Payment Was Declined
💳 1. Card Declined by Your Bank
Your bank might block the charge due to:

Suspicious or unusual activity

International transaction restrictions

Insufficient funds

Daily spending limit hit

✅ Fix:
→ Call your bank and say:

"Please allow charges from GOOGLE ADS or GOOGLE*SERVICES."

❌ 2. Incorrect Card Details
Wrong expiration date, CVV, or card number

Billing address doesn't match what's on file with your bank

✅ Fix:
→ Go to Tools & Settings > Billing > Payment Methods
→ Double-check and correct the card details

🛑 3. Expired or Inactive Card
If your card has expired, been closed, or is no longer active, the payment will fail.

✅ Fix:
→ Add a new card and set it as your primary payment method

🚫 4. Unsupported Payment Method
Google doesn't accept:

Prepaid gift cards

Most virtual cards

Some regional or non-mainstream cards

✅ Fix:
→ Use a major credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or AmEx

🔍 5. Google Account Issues
Your Google Ads account might be under review or temporarily suspended if:

There are too many failed payments

You've violated ad policies

Promo abuse was detected

✅ Fix:
→ Go to Billing > Summary or Settings to see if there's a hold
→ Follow prompts to resolve it or contact Google Ads Support

🧰 How to Retry the Payment
Fix or add a new payment method
→ Go to: Billing > Payment Methods

Make a manual payment
→ Go to: Billing > Summary > Make a Payment

Wait for processing or contact support if needed