How do I monitor transactions made with my VCC on Pinterest Ads?

Monitoring transactions made with your Virtual Credit Card (VCC) on Pinterest Ads is crucial for tracking your ad spend and ensuring you stay within budget. While Pinterest Ads doesn't directly offer a detailed transaction history for your VCC, you can monitor your transactions in a few other ways:

1. Check Your VCC Provider's Dashboard or App
Most VCC providers offer a real-time transaction history for your cards through their website or mobile app. Here's how you can do that:

Log into your VCC provider account: Whether it's Revolut, Privacy, or any other provider, log in to your account via their website or app.

Locate your virtual card details: Find the section dedicated to your virtual card or payment methods.

Review transaction history: You should be able to see a detailed list of transactions, including those made on Pinterest Ads, with timestamps, amounts, and merchant names. Some platforms also show the status of each transaction (e.g., pending or completed).

Set up alerts (optional): Some VCC providers allow you to set up notifications or alerts whenever a transaction occurs, so you're notified immediately when your card is charged for Pinterest Ads.

2. Pinterest Ads Billing & Payments
Pinterest Ads itself provides a way to track your spending on campaigns, although it won't show individual VCC transactions. You can monitor your overall spend and campaign charges through Pinterest's billing system:

Go to Pinterest Ads Manager: Log into your Pinterest Ads account.

Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner: From the dropdown menu, select Billing & Payments.

Check your billing history: Here, you'll see a history of all charges for your ad campaigns, including the total spent and the payment method used. You can use this to see how much has been spent on Pinterest Ads with your VCC, but you won't get transaction details from your VCC provider itself.

3. Statements from Your VCC Provider
If you have set up your VCC for regular payments or recurring billing, your VCC provider will often send you periodic statements (monthly or daily, depending on your settings). These statements will show all the transactions, including those made for Pinterest Ads.

Download your statement: Most VCC providers allow you to download PDF statements with detailed transaction information.

Review the charges: Look for charges from Pinterest (the merchant name may appear as "Pinterest" or "Pinterest Ads" depending on the payment processor).

4. Using a Budget or Expense Tracking Tool
If you use a budget or expense tracking tool (such as Mint, YNAB, or even an Excel sheet), you can manually log or connect your VCC to track the payments made to Pinterest Ads. This method allows you to track and categorize your expenses, including ads spend, in one place.

5. Pinterest Ads Receipts/Invoices
Pinterest will sometimes generate invoices for your ad spend, which you can download and review. These invoices will list the total charge for the campaign, including any taxes or fees. However, these invoices don't typically show the specific VCC used.

Go to Billing & Payments in Pinterest Ads Manager.

Look for the option to download invoices or receipts for a more detailed view of your ad spend over time.

Key Tips for Monitoring Transactions:
Keep track of your ad budgets: In Pinterest Ads Manager, you can set a campaign budget and track how much is spent in real-time.

Set spending alerts on your VCC: Many VCC providers let you set up alerts to notify you when certain spending thresholds are reached, which can be especially helpful if you want to avoid exceeding your budget.

Regularly check for unusual transactions: Periodically review your transaction history in both Pinterest Ads and your VCC provider's app to ensure there are no discrepancies or unauthorized charges.

Conclusion
To monitor your VCC transactions made on Pinterest Ads, you'll need to rely on a combination of your VCC provider's dashboard for transaction details and Pinterest Ads Manager for campaign spend summaries. For full oversight, it's best to combine both tools and possibly set up alerts to stay on top of your ad spending.